Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures has announced the winners of its annual Elevate Nexus Statewide Pitch Competition. Five Hoosier startups were awarded a total of $320,000 in pre-seed and seed funding to further grow their businesses.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Vera Bradley Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) has selected Jacqueline Ardrey as its next president and chief executive officer. Ardrey succeeds Robert Wallstrom, who earlier this year announced his plans to step down.... Read More
Noblesville-based Aspire Indiana Health is preparing to reopen its newly refurbished Indianapolis health center on Wednesday. Aspire says it will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the opening.... Read More
A member of the Delaware County Commissioners says a change in direction nearly 10 years ago has led to significant economic development growth in Muncie and Delaware County. In the last two years, the county has seen several big projects announced.... Read More
Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of its shoulder replacement system. The Identity Shoulder System gives surgeons more options when repairing or reconstructing damaged or debilitated shoulders.... Read More
The Indianapolis-based Horizon League and the Indiana State Fair Commission have announced plans to extend their partnership. The Horizon League Basketball Championships will continue to be played at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis through 2026.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. has notified the state of its plans to lay off 120 employees. The move comes as the logistics real estate firm is set to be acquired by San Francisco-based Prologis Inc. in a $26 billion deal announced in June.... Read More
Evansville-based sports equipment maker Escalade Sports Inc. (Nasdaq: ESCA) has signed a long-term licensing partnership with the American Cornhole League. ... Read More
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is considering a request from Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. to increase its base electric rates next year.... Read More
Cityblock Health Inc., a New York-based startup focused on providing medical care for low-income patients, plans to expand into Indiana, creating up to 140 jobs under a partnership with health maintenance organization MDwise Inc.... Read More
An Auburn-based agriculture tech company has closed on a $3 million seed round of funding. Traction Ag Inc., which has developed a financial management platform for farmers, says it will further develop the platform and add to its staff.... Read More
The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Development Authority on Monday awarded $40 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grants. The organization says the funding will support 19 quality of place projects.... Read More
A clothier in downtown Knox who wants to expand her one-year-old business is the winner of the 2022 Starke Tank Countywide Business Pitch Competition. Irelynd Fornelli opened Irelynd Alexis Boutique last year.... Read More
The managing director of IU Ventures, Indiana University’s early-stage venture and angel investment arm, is leaving her role. Teri Willey plans to step down in early November and work at a reduced capacity through the end of the year.... Read More
A Colorado company that provides in-home care for seniors has put on hold plans to expand into Indiana after state and federal officials found deficiencies in its operations in other states.... Read More
The chief executive officer of Fishers-based Trident Systems LLC has been named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Dynamic Leader of the Year. Rupal Thanawala will be presented with the honor at the chamber’s annual awards banquet in November.... Read More
Indianapolis-based nonprofit Second Helpings is relaunching its culinary job training program. Through the newly-formatted program, students will visit foodservice sites to shadow culinary professionals and gain skills that can be used for future employment.... Read More
Indianapolis-based developer Tom Dakich, as part of YAB Development Partners, has announced a $240 million mixed-use development that will include two hotels, luxury condominiums and retail in Michigan City. ... Read More
The town of Zionsville has hired Mike Dale as director of community and economic development. He most recently served as executive director of the Hancock County Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.... Read More
A cybersecurity startup founded by Purdue University alumni has received an investment from the Purdue Startup Fund, which is managed by the Purdue Foundry.... Read More
