Gov. Eric Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. They include the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards & Education, the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, and the Executive Board of the Indiana Department of Health.... Read More
Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. (Nasdaq: KBAL) is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $3 million, up from a loss of $5.7 million during the same period last year. CEO Kristie Juster says second quarter sales grew 21% because of "significant contributions" from each of the company's end markets, especially hospitality.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Delta Faucet Co. has appointed Jill Ehnes to serve as its new president, succeeding Ken Roberts, who's served as president since 2018.... Read More
Purdue University is awarding nearly $150,000 to researchers from its College of Agriculture and College of Engineering to help bring their ideas to life. The awards are available through Purdue's Trask Innovation Fund, managed by the Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization, and intend to make the recipient's work more attractive for commercial use.... Read More
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. and Conexus Indiana say they awarded 186 Manufacturing Readiness Grants totaling $22.7 million lasy year. The program, which was launched in 2020, aims to help manufacturers increase production efficiency while stimulating private sector investments and modernizing Indiana’s manufacturing industry.... Read More
Upland – Taylor University and Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health are establishing a partnership that will expand the university's healthcare programs and help address the state's nursing shortage. The partners say the strategic agreement will create a nursing program on Taylor’s campus where Parkview will provide clinical site access for future nursing students at its 19 locations.... Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools and the IPS Foundation are centralizing funding to offer students an easier way to apply for up to $100,000 in annual financial assistance. The partners say the new program, called the IPS Foundation Scholarship Program, will offer funds to students at each of the four district-managed high schools assistance with college or postsecondary training.... Read More
Indianapolis-based TRIMEDX, an independent clinical asset management company, has announced several leadership changes. The company says the hires and promotions are intended to realign its leadership to improve its customer experience and operational structure.... Read More
Several communities in Indiana are set to receive federal funding after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a historic $800 million for more than 500 projects throughout the country. In total, 10 Indiana communities will receive a total of $1.8 million.... Read More
The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership is making changes to its operational structure and expanding the responsibilities of two of its leaders.... Read More
