University of Evansville secures DOJ grant for Project SafeSpace
The University of Evansville is receiving $400,000 in grant money from the Department of Justice to combat sexual violence.... Read More
Marek Mazurek
Greensburg schools ask for public’s help in raising money for a sensory garden
The Greensburg Community School district is asking for the public's help in raising $10,000 for a sensory garden for children in the district. The fundraising effort is part of the IHCDA's CreatINg Places program.... Read More
Competition heats up for Lake County Convention Center
Lake County Commissioners heard two competing pitches this week from Gary and Hobart over which town will play host to a major new convention center.... Read More
READI 2.0 bolsters Hendricks County park complex development
Plainfield's Echo Hollow Nature Park celebrates the opening of the Lake Loop Boardwalk project. Thanks to READI funding, there are more planned developments to the park district and surrounding area.... Read More
State announces $15 million in grant funding for Digital Equity Plan
Indiana Broadband Office is getting $15 million in federal funding to implement its digital equity plan to provide more widespread internet access and digital tools.... Read More
OrthoWorx hires top retention officer to make use of state funding
Ryan Christner will serve as the new executive director of the Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative for OrthoWorx. In that role, he will oversee $30 million in public money to advance the orthopedics industry.... Read More
Kimball Electronics to close Tampa facility as it reports slow Q1 profits
Kimball Electronics reported another slow Q1 in its earnings report. The Jasper-based company is closing its plant in Tampa, Florida.... Read More
Northeast Indiana Innovation Center CEO to retire
A stalwart of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, Mike Fritsch, will step down as CEO of the Fort Wayne-based business incubator at the end of the year.... Read More
Fred Cartwright to retire as head of Conexus Indiana
Fred Cartwright is retiring form his role as CEO of Conexus Indiana. Cartwright had a long career with General Motors and is moving to North Carolina to spend more time with his famiy.... Read More
READI funds to establish charity hub in Shelbyville
A new center of not-for-profit activity is coming to Shelbyville thanks to Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI, funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. The IEDC announced this week it’s providing $1 million for a new center that will host multiple different not-for-profits and social services. The total cost of the project […]... Read More