Farmers’ concern growing about the economy
The latest reading of the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer continues to reveal weakening farmer sentiment, both now and in the future, of the agricultural economy. ... Read More
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Specialty metals store to open in St. Joseph County
Toronto-based Metal Supermarkets is expanding its Indiana footprint with the opening of a retail store in St. Joseph County. The small-quantity metal supplier caters to a variety of customers, including machinists, homeowners and hobbyists.... Read More
DeLaney calls for property tax reform in wake of increases
One House lawmaker is calling for property tax reform after a hot housing market in 2021 and 2022 spurred an average statewide net increase of 21.2% for residential properties over last year’s bills.... Read More
‘I almost died’: Mom uses tech to tackle maternal mortality rate
Further angered by stats that show Black mothers are dying three times more than white mothers, Ariana McGee of Fort Wayne decided “to go all-in” on her tech startup that uses real-time data to monitor Black moms at home and connect directly to their doctors.... Read More
Hopebridge details CEO transition
Indianapolis-based Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers on Monday announced David McIntosh as the organizations next CEO. McIntosh currently serves as president and chief operating officer, and will begin his new role May 1. ... Read More
Hoosier companies listed among ‘Most Trustworthy’
Newsweek has released its annual list of the "Most Trustworthy Companies in America." The rankings were determined based on results of an independent survey of about 25,000 people throughout the country, and more than a dozen Indiana companies made the cut.... Read More
Rolls-Royce lands military contract boost
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a more than $15 million contract modification to Rolls-Royce Corp. in Indianapolis. The contract will support maintenance work for engines on V-22 aircraft operated by Japan's defense forces.... Read More
Troubled Richmond credit union acquired
Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union, which was placed in conservatorship late last year, is under new ownership. The credit union has merged with and into Ohio-based Kemba Credit Union, though financial details were not disclosed.... Read More
Higher costs squeeze Community Health’s operating income
Community Health Network said income from operations fell 76% last year, even as the number of admissions, ER visits, physician visits and outpatient surgeries all increased. It attributed the drop primarily to higher salaries, benefits and supplies.... Read More
Judge dismisses ex-magistrate’s discrimination complaint
A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against court officials for alleged employment discrimination, ruling neither federal laws that former Magistrate Judge Kimberly Mattingly cited permitted her to bring such claims.... Read More
Buy Indiana Expo targets Hoosier businesses
As many as 200 businesses will be in French Lick next week for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division's Buy Indiana Expo, which gives businesses the opportunity to showcase their capabilities with the goal of securing major government contracts. ... Read More
Cummins details $1B investment in U.S. manufacturing
Columbus-based Cummins is investing more than $1 billion in upgrades to its U.S. engine manufacturing facilities, the company announced Monday. The news comes on the same day that President Joe Biden is visiting the Cummins facility in Fridley, Minnesota.... Read More
Ivy Tech Kokomo lands federal grant for manufacturing center
The federal Economic Development Administration is awarding a $500,000 grant to Ivy Tech Community College's Kokomo campus. The funding, which is receiving a local match, will be used to help establish the Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing.... Read More
Amazon officially opens Fort Wayne fulfillment center
Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) marked the official opening of its new Amazon Robotics fulfillment center in Fort Wayne on Sunday. The 630,000-square-foot facility will employ about 1,000 people and includes what the online retail giant says is first-of-its-kind robotics technology in Indiana.... Read More
WISH-TV owner loses discrimination suits
Circle City Broadcasting, which owns WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23, has been unsuccessful in a legal battle against AT&T Services Inc., DirecTV and Dish TV that alleged racial discrimination by the defendants.... Read More
Crowdfunding campaigns launched for 3 community projects
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has launched crowdfunding campaigns for three community projects through its CreatINg Places program. Each campaign is looking to raise $50,000 for projects in Clay City, Indianapolis, and Washington.... Read More
16 Tech CEO: Bridge project has greater meaning
The CEO of 16 Tech Community Corp. in Indianapolis says the groundbreaking for a multi-million-dollar bridge connecting the 16 Tech Innovation District to the city's burgeoning health and life sciences corridor is much bigger than an infrastructure project.... Read More
New CEO for First Harrison Bank
Corydon-based First Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: FCAP) is promoting Chris Frederick to president and CEO of First Harrison Bank. Frederick has been with the bank since 1990 and most recently served as chief financial officer.... Read More
Bill pits animal welfare activists against breeders and pet stores
A controversial measure would gut an Indianapolis ordinance that bans pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits from any source other than a shelter or not-for-profit animal rescue organization, essentially eliminating an outlet for breeders.... Read More
Indiana American Water requesting rate increase
Greenwood-based Indiana American Water on Friday filed a rate increase request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The utility said the increase would support $875 million in water and wastewater system improvements to be made through 2025.... Read More