Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne has named the winners of its annual European Competition for its study abroad program. The college says seven students were selected for scholarships that will allow them to travel to Italy this spring.... Read More
The School of Business at Purdue University has received a major gift. The university announced Tuesday that Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX) has committed $4 million for a named chair position in the reimagined business school.... Read More
The multi-million dollar restoration project of Samara, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home located in West Lafayette, is nearing completion, and the home is set to reopen to the public this spring. In addition to the nearly $2 million in renovations, Samara will also reopen under new full-time curator Nathan Allaire.... Read More
Fishers-based BiomEdit LLC has formed a long-term research and commercial partnership with European animal nutrition company Nutreco. BiomEdit said the partners aim to develop novel feed additives for livestock using microbiome technology.... Read More
A local motorsports team plans to spend $5 million to revamp a former Marsh Supermarket in Brownsburg into its new headquarters. HMD Motorsports bought the grocery store in November for $3.5 million.... Read More
DHL Supply Chain is investing nearly $120 million in the 980,000-square-foot distribution facility it acquired last year in Whiteland, with plans to create as many 676 jobs by 2027, a nearly 70% increase from when the project was first announced in June 2022.... Read More
Students in northeast Indiana interested in a nursing career have a new path to take that would help them earn a degree in 13 months. Parkview Health, Indiana Tech and Huntington University have partnered to launch a new accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.... Read More
Ten months after the St. John Park Board was disbanded amid accusations of dysfunction and lack of oversight, it appears the board may be returning, according to our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana. The St. John Town Council voted 3-2 last April to dissolve the board and replace it with an advisory panel.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education is awarding nearly $2.2 million in STEM Integration Grant funds to 48 school districts and charter schools throughout the Hoosier State. The grant will help schools integrate STEM opportunities within the classroom, improving access and support for students.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Authenticx Inc., a business communications software company, has raised $20 million in venture funding. CEO Amy Brown said Authenticx plans to deploy its new funding in multiple ways, including hiring between five and 10 additional people.... Read More
When Gov. Eric Holcomb presented his agenda earlier this month, not everyone was on board. In particular, some Democrats questioned new dollars for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), a quasi-public agency that isn’t beholden to the same public reporting and transparency rules as other government agencies.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Indiana City Brewing Co. is slated to have its equipment assets sold at auction next month as it continues to look for new ownership. The brewery last month said it had engaged New Mill Capital in California to lead the search for a buyer.... Read More
Republican Rep. Jim Banks, a combative defender of former President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Indiana being vacated by GOP Sen. Mike Braun.... Read More
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their workers. The FTC says the proposed rule would prevent employers from imposing contract clauses that prohibit their employees from joining a competitor, typically for a period of time, after they leave the company. ... Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host two public meetings this month to explain plans for the expansion of I-70 in Wayne County. Last month, INDOT announced the project that would widen the interstate from four to six lanes.... Read More
An Indianapolis company that repackages and distributes pharmaceuticals is planning a $10.5 million expansion that will include hiring another 205 people. Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC plans to make the hires by the end of 2025.... Read More
On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is planning to assess soil for lead contamination near the former American Lead reclamation facility in Indianapolis. IDEM says the site was previously used for industrial purposes dating as far back as the late 1800s, as well as for secondary lead smelting operations from 1946 to 1965.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Fort Financial Credit Union will Tuesday mark the grand opening of its new headquarters on the city's north side. The credit union has invested $9 million in the facility, which will also include a full-service credit union branch.... Read More
A House lawmaker is reviving an effort to make changes to the business personal property tax. Rep. Peggy Mayfield is filing legislation that would raise the exemption that determines which companies must pay the business personal property tax. ... Read More
Columbus Regional Health is hosting a job fair this week at its Innovation Center in Columbus. CRH says the two-day event, which kicks off Tuesday, is an immersive open house where attendees can explore a number of healthcare jobs.... Read More
