Beginning May 23, students can apply for the Purdue Global professional flight degree program and complete a Bachelor of Science degree online while strapping in for professional flight training at Pilotsmith.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced several recent appointments last week to state boards and commissions. They include the Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Destination Development Corp., and the Worker's Compensation Board.... Read More
Sports in Indiana equals big business for communities large and small. Indianapolis has become synonymous with major sporting events, largely due to the efforts of the Indiana Sports Corp, but the impact of sports is spreading throughout the state.... Read More
An Indianapolis advertising and PR firm has a new leader at the helm. Hirons promoted Deana Haworth to CEO, the company announced Friday. ... Read More
Indiana tech firms attracted more than $47 million from venture investors in 36 separate deals last quarter, according to a new report by Indianapolis-based TechPoint. The second-quarter VC report reveals the ongoing funding slowdown in the tech sector.... Read More
Police have asked state officials to revoke the license of an Indiana addiction treatment center where three patients recently died within a week, saying that the less than year-old center is endangering its residents and placing a strain on law enforcement.... Read More
Marian University named a new leader on its Ancilla College campus in Plymouth. Natalie Tucker will serve as vice president and dean, the university announced Thursday. Tucker currently serves as dean of academics for the college.... Read More
The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana selected Butler University, the University of Indianapolis and Wabash College as recipients of a Library Innovation Grant, which seeks to fund the organization's priorities and motivate consortium collaboration.... Read More
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein—which has major operations near Indianapolis— is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering.... Read More
Nebraska-based Valmont Industries cut the ribbon Thursday on a new solar array at its manufacturing facility in Bristol. The company, which makes sustainably-focused concrete utility poles, said the array will offset 100% of the plant's electricity usage.... Read More
Judges' criteria included the breakthrough level, market size and competitive advantage, team, go-to-market strategy and commercial traction. The companies were also vetted by a venture capital firm or university-based innovation department.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. has agreed to pay up to $1.93 billion to acquire Boston-based biopharmaceutical company Versanis Bio, which focuses on the development of treatments for cardiometabolic diseases, including those related to obesity.... Read More
Indiana casino earnings are down slightly year-over-year in June. This is the fourth straight month the casinos have seen a year-over-year decline.... Read More
The fund hopes to move the projects past "the valley of death" for an easier transition into commercialization. The money can be used to build prototypes and conduct further research.... Read More
Education not-for-profit The Mind Trust is announcing new leadership positions. The organization's leadership has added two executive positions: a chief operating officer and chief strategy officer, both of which are being filled through internal promotions.... Read More
A manufacturer in north central Indiana is set to undergo a major expansion. The Ford Meter Box Company announced plans to invest up to $300 million to build a 300,000-square-foot facility in Wabash and create up to 126 jobs by the end of 2027. ... Read More
South Bend-based 1st Source Bank announced Thursday that former chairperson Ernestine Raclin has died at the age of 95. Raclin, who led the bank for more than 20 years, is also remembered as a philanthropist and community leader.... Read More
Founded in 1979, the Indiana Sports Corp was the first local sports commission in the country. Today there are more than 300 local sports groups. We'll talk with Patrick Talty about the growing impact of sports throughout the state.... Read More
North Webster-based Bart's Water Sports, which provides a variety of equipment such as wakeboarding and water skiing products, floatation devices and wetsuits, is set to be auctioned off in September.... Read More
The NCAA Division I men's basketball committee discussed possible expansion of March Madness at its meetings this week but said no moves were imminent to increase the field beyond the current 68 teams.... Read More
