A Michigan-based furniture retailer, which has several stores in Indiana, announced this week it is closing its doors after 60 years in business. Liquidation sales began on Friday at the company's 176 stores, including ten in Indiana. AVF Holdings Inc...

A convention set to come to the Indiana Convention Center later this month has postponed its event in response to COVID-19 developments. Indiana on Friday announced its first confirmed case of coronavirus.

Indiana revenue exceeded the most recent projections in February. The Indiana State Budget Agency says General Fund revenues totaled more than $922 million last month, 2.4% higher than the December revenue forecast and 17.3% higher than the same...

The chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has been named the state’s next chief information officer. Governor Eric Holcomb on Friday announced he has selected Tracy Barnes to serve as CIO for the state of Indiana.

The Indiana Office of Tourism Development is doing its part to help keep the memory alive of famed TV host and artist Bob Ross. The award is part of a $470,000 Destination Development Grant. The Indiana Tourism Council, as part of the IOTD, has awarded...

A Crawfordsville-based law firm continues to expand its reach with the opening of a new office in the city of Covington. Taylor, Chadd, Minnette, Schneider & Clutter Law says the opening of the office in Fountain County marks its fourth location. Attorney

Some of the brightest, tech-savvy kids in Indiana will be competing Saturday when the 4th annual VEX State Robotics Championship gets underway at Lucas Oil Stadium. The event, sponsored by the TechPoint Foundation for Youth, will bring nearly...

TOP STORIES: FCA $400M PROJECT & CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON INDIANA - Two big stories are impacting the economy. Fiat Chrysler Automotive in Kokomo has released details on its planned $400 million project to transform a transmission factory into an...

The sports director for the RHI Foundation in Indianapolis says a recently-awarded grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was critical in bringing more disabled veterans to its adaptive sports programs. The philanthropic arm of the...

Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewery is highlighting its community partnerships over the past year, which the company says had more than $1.5 million in economic impact. The craft beer maker says its team helped more than 450 central Indiana nonprofit...

Technology developed by a Purdue University-affiliated startup to make loading docks safer for forklift operators and workers is a finalist for a national innovation award. The Material Handling Institute, a logistics and supply chain trade association...

A shared permanent space will be allocated on the Indiana University Bloomington campus to allow for more collaboration between IU and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. The Multidisciplinary Engineering and Sciences Hall is being converted...

Evansville-based Atlas World Group has named Barry Schellenberg president and chief operating officer of its subsidiary Atlas Van Lines. Schellenberg was most recently the president of Atlas Van Lines Ltd. in Canada.

The city of Fort Wayne appears to be in line to get Indiana’s first Trader Joe’s grocery store outside of Indianapolis.

Our partners at WPTA-TV are reporting a build-out location has been selected at the Jefferson Pointe shopping center on the city’s...

Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. is reporting a full-year net loss of $13.7 million in 2019, compared to a loss of $12 million the previous year. Despite the drop, Chief Executive Officer Mark Throdahl says the pediatric medical device manufacturer...

The longtime voice of Ball State University Athletics has died. The Star Press reports Morry Mannies, who was the radio play-by-play announcer for the university for more than 50 years, passed away at the age of 81. Mannies began his career as the "voice

Ivy Tech Community College has announced Daniela Vidal will become the next chancellor of the school’s Evansville campus. Vidal, who currently serves as vice president of operations at Vidal Plastics in Evansville, succeeds Jonathan Weinzapfel, who...

A key component of the $300 million Bottleworks District project in Indianapolis has a new leader. Geronimo Hospitality Group has selected Nicole Ulrich as general manager of The Garage food hall in the mixed-use development, which is currently under...

South Bend-based Inovateus Solar has released its first annual sustainability report. The solar energy developer says, as part of its sustainability efforts, it has developed a plan for its operations to become 100% carbon neutral by 2025. The company...

Kokomo-based Green Cubes Technology Corp. has been acquired by a private equity firm headquartered in Boston. JMC Capital Partners did not immediately disclose financial details of the acquisition but says it plans to continue to shape Green Cubes’...

A bipartisan group of state legislators has launched the Indiana Legislative Trails Caucus. Created in conjunction with the Indiana Greenways Foundation and Rails-To-Trails Conservatory, the caucus aims to “develop legislative priorities to help grow...

Indianapolis-based Hopebridge is expanding its autism therapy services to two additional states. The company says it plans to open a total of up to 22 locations in Colorado and Minnesota in the next 12 to 18 months, which could create about 1,200 jobs...

The tourist attraction in northern Indiana once known as Amish Acres will reopen in April with a new name and additional offerings. The owners, including former U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman, this week unveiled the rebranded name: The Barns of...

A new report commissioned by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation in Indianapolis says many barriers remain to access medication to treat opioid use disorder in the city. The foundation says while Indianapolis does have the availability for...

Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. (Nasdaq: CLMT) has announced current chief executive officer Tim Go intends to step down in June, as he moves to Texas to be closer to family. This move comes as the company also releases its...

Evansville-based Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE: BERY) says it plans to invest approximately $30 million to increase production capacity for ultra-high-performance stretch film. The company says the plastic film is used for a variety of purposes, such...

Decatur County REMC IS set to receive $6.5 million in loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help connect nearly 400 of its customers to improved broadband internet. The money will also be used to improve 100 miles of line in Decatur...

Garage door parts and accessories manufacturer and distributor, Torsion Group Corp., plans to double its facility footprint in Evansville. The company will expand its manufacturing process and will add distribution and warehouse space...

Indianapolis Power & Light has received Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approval to invest over $1 billion to modernize its electric grid over a seven-year period. IPL revAMP will address aging equipment and hardware, and will provide new....

If you’re a pet owner, Indianapolis is a good place to be. The real estate website Homes.com declares Indy to be the second most pet-friendly city in the U.S. for rental properties. The Virginia-based real estate company used its vast amounts of data...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training is being overhauled for IU Health's 20,000 frontline caregivers in Indiana. IU Health team members will now be trained once a quarter through online simulations and hands-on practice using mannequins....

Indianapolis-based 16 Tech Community Corp. has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors that the organization says brings extensive tech, life sciences and public sector experience to the board.

Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures is investing approximately $40,000 into a financial wellness company targeting millennials and Gen Z couples. Enriched Couples, located in New Albany, said this week it received two investments from the venture...

The Jennings County School Corp. will Thursday break ground on a more than $4.5 million addition to Jennings County High School. The 24,000-square-foot facility will be dedicated to the district's wrestling program. 

Indiana University broke ground Wednesday on the new 40,000-square-foot Ferguson International Center, which the university says will serve as the hub of international engagement. It’s funded in part by a $5 million gift from IU alumni Steve and...

More details are expected Thursday on a major project in Kokomo. Governor Eric Holcomb and Kokomo Mayor Tyler Moore will join executives from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to learn more about the company's $400 million investment to transform its idled...

The city of Greenfield now has a vision of what Riley Park may look like in the future which could include age-appropriate zones for children. The Greenfield Reporter says the city’s parks department is beginning to refine plans for the park so it...

The Indiana State Board of Education has approved the A-F letter grades earned by public schools for the 2018-19 school year. The grades take into account the “hold harmless” legislation signed by Governor Eric Holcomb last month. The measure...

The Marshall County Economic Development Corp. is looking to gain insight on the current business climate. The organization has begun the process of interviewing businesses throughout the county as part of the Business Expansion and Retention program.

California-based Genesys, which has a large presence in Indianapolis, has acquired its long-standing partner, nGUVU. Located in Montreal, nGUVU has developed cloud-based software that uses gamified solutions and behavioral analytics to improve...

Plainfield Fire Chief Joel Thacker has been chosen by Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as the state's next fire marshal. Thacker succeeds Stephen Cox, who had served in the role since October but was named executive director of the...

United Kingdom-based Acacia Pharma Group plc, which has research facilities in Indianapolis, has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved BARHEMSYS, an injectable drug for the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and...

Millions of dollars in IndyGo’s public funding could be put on hold if a bill at the Indiana Statehouse becomes law. House Bill 1279 on Tuesday afternoon passed through the Indiana Senate 43-7.

The parent of Evansville-based Vectren Corp. has unveiled plans to reduce operational emissions by 70% within the next 15 years. Houston-based CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNP) said it also intends to cut emissions attributable to natural gas usage...

A streetscape revitalization project in downtown Leo-Cedarville has been awarded funding by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs through the Stellar Communities Program. The $750,000 will be used to transform two blocks of Center Street...

The Ports of Indiana Commission has chosen Micah Vincent as its next chair. Vincent is vice president of strategy, mergers and acquisitions at The Heritage Group in Indianapolis and takes over for Ken Kaczmarek, who served as chairman for 15 years. 

A collaboration to bring a long-term vision to Ellettsville has been awarded a Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, along with the Smithville Charitable Foundation. Envision Ellettsville says the...

Carmel-based Allegion Ventures has made an investment in Openpath Security Inc, a Los Angeles-based company that uses cloud technology for mobile security control. Allegion says the company has plans to open an office in Fishers.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission will Wednesday consider tax abatement requests for two multi-million dollar projects. Among the projects is a previously-announced $6.7 million expansion by Indy-based Apex Benefits Group, which...

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has started the search for its next executive director as longtime director Jim Anderson on Tuesday announced his retirement. Anderson, who has worked for the zoo for more than 40 years, will step down as the close of...

The Indiana Rural Health Association is searching for its next chief executive officer. Current CEO Don Kelso announced in January he will be retiring this summer. The IRHA has formed a search committee and will soon launch a statewide search.

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Carmel-based KAR Global announced it has suspended all employee air travel through March 31. KAR says it’s taking this proactive step proactively and not in response to any heightened or specific threat of...

A biomedical researcher at Purdue University has developed a handheld device to test for infectious diseases, including the various coronaviruses. Test results can be read within 40 minutes, according to Jacqueline Linnes, an assistant professor of...

The DePauw University Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to appoint a vice chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis as the next president of DePauw. Lori White will succeed D. Mark McCoy, who held the post since 2016. White takes the helm...

Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (Nasdaq: CLMT) is expanding its industrial wax production with the acquisition of Paralogics LLC, a Muncie company that serves the specialty wax market.
Calumet says the purchase expands its...

The Indy Chamber has been chosen for a one-year project from the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program. The chamber says the Inclusive Economic Indicators Lab focuses on developing tools for tracking and driving inclusive economic...

Indianapolis-based Pac-Van Inc. is expanding its reach into the Washington D.C/Baltimore market with its recent acquisition of Maryland-based Mar-Rube Trailer Rental.
Pac-Van, which is a subsidiary of General Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: GFN) specializes in..

A large number of American farmers and ranchers are feeling very optimistic about the agricultural economy right now, according to new data from the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. The Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer rose by one point...

Massachusetts-based Boston International has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to a 115,000-square-foot facility in French Lick. The company says it will invest $3.6 million to acquire, renovate and equip a 115,000-square-foot facility in...

An orthopedic device manufacturer headquartered in Huntington County is expanding for the second time in nearly three years. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says Incipio Devices LLC plans to invest more than $14 million to purchase and equip a...

Reid Health is transitioning its security department into a police department with the swearing-in of its first officers. The chief and three officers were officially sworn in during a ceremony last week.

The assets of Indianapolis trucking company Celadon will be split among four different online auctions. The company declared bankruptcy in December 2019 and Key Auctioneers is conducting the auctions of the company's corporate headquarters and...

A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit filed in June by a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers who accused Attorney General Curtis Hill of drunkenly groping them during at a party to mark the end of the 2018 legislative session.

A proposal to reduce reimbursements to hospitals for satellite services has been removed from a bill at the Indiana Statehouse. Our partners at WIBC-FM report an amendment to House Bill 1004, added by a senate committee last week, would have caused...

Tech-minded residents in southern Indiana can get a glimpse Tuesday of some of the work and research being conducted by innovative companies at the WestGate Academy in Odon. Purdue@WestGate is hosting its Indiana Autonomous Day. The event includes...

Do it Best Corp., which just announced it is relocating its headquarters from New Haven to Fort Wayne's Electric Works project, is also launching a foundation to conduct its nonprofit efforts. The hardware store chain says the Do it Best Foundation...

Officials in Indianapolis will Tuesday cut the ribbon on what is being called the state's largest renewable natural gas facility. Indianapolis-based Kinetrex Energy says the $25 million Indy High BTU plant is capable of converting landfill methane gas...

Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Beacon Health Options, a behavioral health organization based in Boston. Anthem says Beacon serves more than 36 million people across all 50 states. It will...

The city of Angola and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana have been named as one of the top ten micropolitan areas in the U.S., according to Site Selection Magazine. The county seat of Steuben County came in sixth out of 700 micropolitans across...

About two months after losing bus service from northwest Indiana to Chicago’s two major airports, passengers in Porter and Lake counties once again have service.
Mishawaka-based charter bus company Royal Excursion is launching Tuesday its new bus...

The editors of a Carmel-based magazine that caters to affluent consumers are expanding their reach with a new real estate venture, intended to serve the higher-end market. Jeffrey Cohen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of SOPHISTICATED LIVING magazine...

One of the top polluters in Indiana appears to be taking steps to reduce hazardous emissions.
Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Gary Works intends to install new natural gas pipes and natural gas burners on several of its boilers...

The new mayor of Frankfort has officially taken office. Judy Sheets was sworn in as mayor Saturday, exactly one month after former mayor Chris McBarnes announced his resignation.

Over a half-mile section of Old State Road 37 would be converted into a pedestrian/bike trail if the city of Bloomington receives approval for a new project. The city is asking to expand its walking and biking trail system

Even without one human case of coronavirus within Indiana’s borders, the Hoosier state could feel a deep impact of the disease as it starts to impede manufacturing. Stocks plunged last week on Wall Street amid escalating fears of the coronavirus'...

Thousands of students in three states will benefit from SAE International's "A World In Motion" program, which provides STEM education to classrooms.

As part of the Indiana University Bicentennial, the Musical Arts Center auditorium at the Jacobs School of Music will be refurbished for the first time this summer. The 1971-built facility is the home to IU Opera and Ballet Theater along with dozens...

The 30th annual ATHENA Awards have recognized six women in the greater Evansville area for their community work. Chambers of commerce throughout the U.S. host ATHENA award ceremonies to celebrate the roles women fill in various communities.

Indianapolis-based Goelzer Investment Management has hired Chris Cotterill as chief operating officer. Cotterill joins the investment firm after serving as executive vice president and COO of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

An Indianapolis-based email analytics provider is under new ownership. 250ok, which was founded in 2011 by ExactTarget alumnus Greg Kraios, has been acquired by Massachusetts-based Validity. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

Pathfinder Services Inc. President John Niederman is announcing plans to retire at the end of the year. Niederman has led the organization for the last 35 years.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill says a proposed $1.6 billion settlement with drugmaker Mallinckrodt is an important step toward providing relief to Hoosiers hurt by the opioid crisis. Hill says he supports the framework of a settlement between...

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has earned the top spot in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for the Best Children's Museum. The list was compiled through a readers poll and decided on by a panel of travel journalists from...

The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipients of its 2020 Digital Learning-Community Advisory Grant. The grants will support initiatives in three areas: instruction and learning, leadership and development, or college and career ready.

March Madness is nearly upon us and Indianapolis will play an even larger role than usual; the city will play host to five tournaments in three different venues over a three week period, in addition to the Indiana Pacers and the IHSAA state tournament.

Produce wholesaler Caito Foods Services is closing its Indianapolis operations and putting more than 300 Hoosiers out of work. Michigan-based SpartanNash Co. (Nasdaq: SPTN) notified the state Friday of its plans to close the facility on the city’s...

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen delivered his first State of the City address Thursday and touted economic development that’s planned for the city, including a new nearly $8 million mixed-use development. Jensen said the city will partner with a...

Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), has awarded two sets of grants, both of which are earmarked for economic development, totaling $143,000. In the first series of grants, the utility awarded a total of...

Earlham College has announced plans to launch three new academic programs this fall which the school says will prepare graduates for in-demand jobs in growing industries. Beginning in fall 2020, students at the institution in Richmond will be able to...

State leaders are urging Hoosier high school students to apply for the 2020 Governor's STEM team. Governor Eric Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick and State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell have joined together to spur the....

Indianapolis-based RecycleForce has named Dustin Jones as its new Chief Operating Officer. Jones previously spent 12 years in economic development for Ginovus and the City of Indianapolis.

A manufacturer of automotive seats and safety units has announced plans to grow its Clinton County operations. NHK Seating of America Inc., which is also a supplier for Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, will invest $38 million to build and...

The MatchBOX Coworking Studio in downtown Lafayette will this evening host an event aimed at bringing awareness to a subject of growing interest to area businesses. The "Business of Bacteria" will showcase how fermentation is increasingly benefiting a...

The NBA All-Star 2021 Host Committee has unveiled recipients of more than $1 million in All-Star Legacy grants. The funding supports 21 brick-and-mortar projects throughout the state that will focus on health and wellness or education.

Karen Bravo has been named dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law at IUPUI. She will be the first person of color and the second woman to lead the law school.

The Town of St. John has named a new town manager. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Craig Phillips will succeed Steve Kil, who announced his resignation in December.

Two health care technology firms rooted at Purdue University have received approval to receive up to $250,000 from the Purdue Foundry Investment Fund. The fund provides capital to startup companies focused on developing life science technologies that...

An Indianapolis-based truck financing and fleet management company has notified the state it is closing next month and laying off approximately 200 employees. In a notice to the state, 19th Capital Group said an exact date for the closure has not been...

Four Hoosier foodies have landed a spot as semifinalists for the 2020 Restaurant and Chef Awards from the James Beard Foundation in New York. Martha Hoover of Patachou Inc. and Abbi Merriss of Bluebeard are each receiving recognition alongside...

President of Defense Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Maj. Gen. Clif Tooley Friday unveiled the 21st Century Defense Ecosystem, during the Indiana Defense Summit. According to officials, the strategy aims to "triple the federal defens

Housing renters in Indianapolis now have additional legal protection against unscrupulous landlords. But the city may run into problems as the Indiana General Assembly considers an amendment to a bill that prevents any city from instituting ordinances...

Merrillville-based NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) has announced plans to sell its Columbia Gas of Massachusetts business to Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) in Boston. The deal, valued at $1.1 billion, comes as NiSource continues to deal with the fallout of the...

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG) has achieved its 2020 sustainability goals. The company will now begin a newly-established sustainability strategy and work to reach emissions reduction targets set by the Science-Based Targets Init

The National FFA Organization, based in Indianapolis, has just hit a milestone with its iconic blue jacket.
It has gifted its 10,000 jacket through its Give the Gift of Blue program. Members traditionally wear the official blue jacket at FFA function...

Visit Indiana has revealed its sixth list of its 20 IN 20 campaign. The most recent list, which follows a 'Sweets' list and a 'Historic Sites' list features sporting events happening in the Hoosier state. The list covers auto racing, basketball and champi

More people are riding IndyGo buses compared to the same time last year. IndyGo says January 2020 ridership increased eight percent from the same time last year, and Red Line ridership is up six percent compared to December.

A supermarket chain in northern Indiana is re-thinking how grocers should operate. Martin’s Supermarkets has joined a nationally growing trend to go beyond essentials, by offering a “store within a store” concept. No longer are customers satisfied...

The Noble County Economic Development Corp. has named Gary Gatman its executive director. Gatman succeeds Rick Sherck, who announced his retirement in December.

The NBA All-Star 2021 Host Committee is set to make what it is calling a major announcement Thursday in Indianapolis. Committee officials will unveil the grant recipients of the $1 million statewide legacy initiative.

Elkhart county manufacturer Utilimaster has announced plans to expand its production facilities and add about 200 jobs to its operations in the town of Bristol. The company, which is a subsidiary of Michigan-based Spartan Motors Inc. (Nasdaq:...

An interim emergency manager for the Gary Community School Corp. is in place, following the recent and unexpected departure of Peter Morikis, who held the position for 18 months. The school corporation says former East Chicago Schools Superintendent...

Ivy Tech Community College has received nearly $4 million as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap grant program. .

Nine Hoosier companies and eight individuals have been recognized by the state of Indiana for “exemplary workplace safety practices.” They were honored during the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards luncheon in Indianapolis. It’s jointly hosted by...

Governor Eric  Holcomb has made several appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. They include the Indiana Real Estate Commission, State Psychology Board and Midwestern Higher Education Commission.

The Indianapolis-based Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation is taking its Fellows program statewide. The nonprofit says the program aims to "bridge the gap between Indiana's current leaders and its future leaders, and break down growth barriers with...

An aging strip mall in New Albany is getting new life after the city’s redevelopment commission this week pledged significant financial support to the project. The commission voted to spend $1 million for infrastructure, lighting, and parking lots...

Fishers-based Vibenomics Inc. has announced leadership changes. The company, which provides custom voice announcements, music playlists and imaging for businesses, has promoted Paul Brenner from chief strategy officer to president.

BP America Inc. (NYSE: BP), which employs approximately 1,800 workers at its oil refinery in Whiting, is underwriting a scholarship for engineering students who attend Purdue University Northwest. PNW announced the establishment of the BP scholarship...

Indiana is now one of 39 states forming a coalition to investigate the marketing and sales practices of Juul Labs. The investigation includes the targeting of kids, claims of nicotine content, and statements on the risks and effectiveness of smoking....

Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette has announced plans for a major expansion. The automaker says it will invest $158 million to diversify its manufacturing operations and create up to 350 jobs by the end of 2023.

One Southern Indiana has announced the finalists for the 2020 ONE Awards. 1si, which is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, says the winners in seven categories will be announced at an April 9....

Chicago-based real-estate developer Park Development LLC has bought the Logansport Mall. The sale was completed last week, but no financial details were released and the new owner did not specify its plans for the property.

Three independent healthcare providers in northern Indiana have joined together to buy their own hospital. The South Bend Clinic, Allied Physicians of Michiana and South Bend Orthopaedics have agreed to purchase a majority interest in...

Three Indiana-based companies are once again included in the New York-based Ethisphere Institute's annual list of the "World's Most Ethical Companies." The institute says the companies on the list are "recognized for setting the global standards of...

The Town of Plainfield is moving forward with construction on a 100,000-square-foot higher education center. MADE@Plainfield will provide training and degree programs for adults of all ages to support job and career success. The facility will be built jus

The mission remains the same, but the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University is now widening its scope. Eppley will now fall under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.

India-based Infosys (NYSE: INFY) is set to launch a Cyber Defense Center in Indianapolis. The center marks the company's seventh global Cyber Defense Center.

One of the oldest amateur golf championships in the world will be held this year at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel. The 118th Western Amateur takes place July 27-August 1. This is the first time the Western Am has been held in Carmel, and only the ...

Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity is Wednesday kicking off its 2020 Women Build project. For the first time in the organization’s history, its volunteers will work to build two homes in just 12 weeks.

Indianapolis Colts owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay has pledged $1 million to the IU Health Foundation.

The Japan-America Society of Indiana is Wednesday hosting its annual summit, focusing on the business trends and developments in the U.S.-Japan relationship. The “Japan Currents Symposium 2020” brings together business and government leaders, and...

The director of the forthcoming Hospital for Behavioral Health in Plainfield says the $25 million facility will fill a need in central Indiana. Officials broke ground Monday on the hospital, which will be part of the Hendricks Regional Health campus...

Evansville-based Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE:BERY) has responded to a letter from one of its major stockholders which criticizes Berry senior management and the board of directors of failing to give the market confidence in management. Canyon...

Chief Executive Officer of Indianapolis-based Your Money Line Peter Dunn is launching a new subscription service for financial advice. Dunn says the service connects users to an “expert qualified to learn their unique financial condition and guide t

A foam manufacturing plant in Elkhart is now under new ownership, having been divested as part of a merger between its former owner, Innocor Foam Technologies Inc., and another polyurethane foam company. Innocor merged with Pennsylvania-based FXI.

A first-of-its-kind pilot program will allow some Purdue University Global graduates to participate virtually in commencement ceremonies. Over 400 students will be involved in graduation ceremonies in Los Angeles on February 27, but 75 others will don Pur

The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership has received a $5.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment to support the partnership's operations in 2020.

The man who won the "Greatest of All Time" title on the long-running television game show Jeopardy! will be in Indiana on Tuesday. Ken Jennings will speak at DePauw University as part of the Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series.

The Fishers Test Kitchen is partnering with local restaurateur Neal Brown and partner Greg Howe to coach its chefs and provide guidance on "creating successful business systems." Howe and Brown Hospitality Group will also advise the chefs as they...

The Franklin College Board of Trustees has suspended its search for a new president and named Kerry Prather to the role. Prather has been serving as acting president since January, when the board fired former president Thomas Minar amid...

Lake County’s Rose Family Counseling Center will be able to help more families thanks to a working-capital loan from the Community Investment Fund of Indiana. The center provides emotional support and assistance for parents who need help...

It appears Merrillville officials won’t be able to move as quickly as they had hoped in pursuing a food and beverage tax. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report town officials had discussed attempting to get potential legislation...

The number of home sales in central Indiana jumped in January. F.C. Tucker Co. says pended home sales rose 14.1% last month, compared to the same period last year. The average year-to-date home price increased to $217,886.

Construction will soon get underway in Plainfield for a new, freestanding hospital that specializes in behavioral health. Representatives from Hospital for Behavioral Medicine and Hendricks Regional Health, along with town officials will toss a...

It's been a little more than a year after Indianapolis-based tech company MOBI was acquired by Tangoe, a technology expense management company in New Jersey. During that time, MOBI co-founder Josh Garrett says the transition from a domestic-focused...

Two Indiana cities are among the top 116 metropolitan areas across the country identified as the “2020’s Hardest Working Cities in America,” according to a new study from WalletHub. The personal finance website places Indianapolis at No. 47 and Fort...

A new national study seems to indicate manufacturers will continue to invest in the Hoosier State. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the NAIOP Research Foundation ranks Indiana 10th in the contribution of industrial real estate...

Wabash College is gearing up for its annual TEDxWabashCollege event March 21. The theme for this year’s event is “By Design” and will offer sessions with 12 national speakers including journalists, a best-selling author, a top-100 podcas

An Elkhart company is celebrating its 60th year in business. Dexter Axle was established by Leonard Dexter to make parts for the housing and recreational vehicle markets.

Merchants Bank of Indiana (NASDAQ: MBIN) has opened a new branch in Richmond. A grand opening was held Friday for the full-service 11,286 square foot building in downtown Richmond.

Two people are facing charges in northwest Indiana in separate indictments related to violations of the U.S. Treasury Department's Blight Elimination Program. U.S. Attorney Thomas Kirsch's office says the defendants allegedly submitted fraudulent...

A once-popular street fair in the northern Chicago suburb of Evanston is moving to Whiting. The move, according to our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana, stems from a dispute between festival organizers and the city of Evanston. Custer Fair...

An Indianapolis-based tech company is under new ownership. Renaissance Electronic Services LLC, which provides electronic data interchange products and services for dental practices nationwide, has been acquired by Georgia-based Vyne, though financial...

Wisconsin-based gener8tor has expanded its seven-week gBETA accelerator to Vigo County. The first gBETA program has officially launched in Terre Haute with five early-stage startup companies that span the food and beverage, subscription box and aerospace

Indianapolis-based Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. (Nasdaq: IEA) has announced a change at the executive level. IEA Chief Financial Officer Andrew Layman has resigned after five years with the company.
The board of directors has...

A Purdue University research team looking for ways to treat bacterial lung infections that have developed resistance to certain antibiotics has been awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) is reporting full year net income of $604 million for 2019, compared to $639 million the previous year. The company also says fourth-quarter net income comes in at $107 million, down...

A new partnership between the Central Indiana Community Foundation and Indianapolis-based tech company Selfless.ly aims to make it easier for businesses and individuals to move toward philanthropy. Selfless.ly founder Josh Driver says the platform...

A manufacturing company in Rensselaer was fined nearly $150,000 by the State of Indiana for alleged safety violations following the death of an employee last year.
Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Talbert Manufacturing was fined...

Purdue University's College of Pharmacy and Ohio-based Aprecia Pharmaceuticals LLC are collaborating on future 3-D printed pharmaceutical equipment and medications. Eric Barker, dean of the College of Pharmacy, says the partnership will foster access...

A project from Indiana University to decrease pollution in Madagascar is getting major recognition. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has accepted the effort into the Top 100 of its 100&Change competition for a $100 million grant. Accordin

One of the biggest names in country music will be performing this summer at Notre Dame Stadium, becoming the third headliner to appear at the storied football stadium. The university has announced singer-songwriter George Strait will perform Saturday...

Seven hospitals serving rural communities in Indiana have been named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S., by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The index is based on a variety of factors, but most are market, value and finance-based...

The city of Bloomington plans to propose an updated design for a planned garage at its next Plan Commission meeting March 9. The revised design by CSO Architects would be built on Fourth Street property owned by the city.

Greenfield-based Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE: ELAN) is reporting full-year net income of nearly $68 million in 2019, compared to $86.5 million the previous year.
2019 was the first full year for Elanco as an independent, public company. It...

Ball State University and the George and Frances Ball Foundation have teamed up to create an endowed scholarship program to help undergraduate students from Indiana with financial aid.

Defense industry leaders from throughout the county will Friday gather with state, federal and military officials for the inaugural Indiana Defense Summit in downtown Indianapolis. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says the summit will create...

California-based investment firm Norwest has made an equity investment in Envisage Technologies LLC in Bloomington. Norwest says the investment will help the Software-as-a-Service provider of public safety training and compliance management systems...

Employees from Columbus-based Cummins Inc. are helping their counterparts at Cummins manufacturing plants in China as the country deals with the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Cummins’ East Asian Employee Resource Group includes workers who are from...

Two cemeteries in Gibson County are now designated as important historical markers for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom by the U.S. National Park Service. The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape to northern states...

Indiana Michigan Power has received the go-ahead from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to build and operate a new solar facility in the Michiana area. I&M will partner on project with the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame has commuted to suppo

IndyGo and the Department of Metropolitan Development have formalized a plan to reuse 6.5 acres of the former Carrier Bryant site into a training facility for bus drivers. IndyGo intends to build 3,500-square-feet of classroom space for new employees...

The city of Alexandria has earned a spot among CNBC's list of the top ten most affordable places to live in the U.S. The Madison County city is ranked No. 8 on the list, which is topped by Pecos, Texas. 

Players from Purdue University, Indiana University, Ball State University, and The University of Kentucky are set to compete Saturday in the Midwest Collegiate Rainbow Six Siege Invitational Tournament at the Player One Esports Arena in Carmel. The colleg

Hoosier Schools ranked among top Military Friendly universities Hoosier Schools ranked among top Military Friendly universities Ywelve Indiana schools have been recognized on VIQTORY’s Military Friendly School list for 2020-2021.