A Fort Wayne city councilwoman was chosen Saturday as the new mayor of Indiana’s second most populous city, and its first Black leader, during a caucus to replace its late mayor, who died in March. Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, a Democrat, will also...... Read More
Visit Indy has sold its proprietary customer relationship management software platform, Jupiter, to a Philadelphia firm which plans to incorporate it into a future version of its own CRM platform. Philadelphia-based firm Tempest, which offers...... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate was 3.5% in March, staying unchanged for the third consecutive month. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday that the state added 3,300 private sector jobs over February.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Do It Best is reporting fiscal third-quarter total sales of $2.3 billion, a 10% drop over last year. The cooperative attributed the decrease to rising interest rates, an economic slowdown and near-record warmth across the country.... Read More
Anderson University received a $2.5 million donation to expand its student scholarship offerings, the cybersecurity program and other initiatives related to its strategic plan. ... Read More
Lafayette-based MatchBOX Studios is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, and a new leader has taken the reins. Amanda Findlay was named executive director of the coworking and acceleration space earlier this month.... Read More
For the first time in over 30 years, a member of the Breaux family will not represent Indiana’s Senate District 34. That seat was held by the late Sen. Jean Breaux beginning in 2006 until her death in March. ... Read More
A safety and productivity technology company based in Newburgh is expanding. Matrix Design Group LLC broke ground Thursday on an $11 million headquarters facility, a project that is expected to result in 150 new jobs over the next five years.... Read More
U.S. News & World Report this month unveiled its list of 26 high-performing maternity care hospitals it says have achieved excellent outcomes among Black patients. St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago is the only Indiana representative on the list.... Read More
An unfair labor complaint was filed against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as “student-athletes.” The complaint was filed with the National Labor Relations Board by California-based College Basketball Players Association. ... Read More
Master Spas announced Thursday that Kevin Richards will lead the Fort Wayne-based spa manufacturer as its new president. He succeeds Terry Valmassoi, who will remain in the role of CEO. ... Read More
Indiana’s death penalty law exists in name only. What would Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor do differently? In recent years some public defenders have suggested it’s time to repeal the law, which hasn’t been used to execute someone since 2009.... Read More
Friday marks the final day of a three-day strike by graduate workers at Indiana University in Bloomington, who are seeking union recognition, an increase in wages and benefits, and improved working conditions. The strike began one day after the...... Read More
Now that Caitlin Clark is officially bringing her game to Indiana, what is the potential economic impact? We’ll look at everything from tourism to ticket sales to merchandise.... Read More
Classic Custom Carts, a golf cart company headquartered in Daviess County, is growing its footprint. The company this week announced the opening of a new facility in Salisbury, North Carolina, though financial details are not being disclosed.... Read More
Purdue University on Thursday announced it is once again extending its admission and housing deadlines in response to continued delays regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Students admitted to Purdue will now have until...... Read More
For Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard, this was a different kind of offseason. Instead of searching for a new starting quarterback or deciphering how free agents might conform to a new coach's offensive philosophy, he remained focused on...... Read More
A concertgoer who attended last May’s Snake Pit event during the Indianapolis 500 weekend is suing Indianapolis Motor Speedway LLC after allegedly being hit in the head by a glass bottle during the festivities. The lawsuit was filed Monday on behalf of...... Read More
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana is launching an initiative to provide medically tailored meals to people during their first 90 days of recovery from substance abuse. Under the “NO Limits to Recovery” pilot program, Meals on Wheels will provide...... Read More
Evansville-based sporting goods and recreation equipment manufacturer Escalade Inc. announced this week that its former CEO and chairman, Robert Griffin, died late last month. He was 89.... Read More
