West Lafayette-based agricultural technology company Solinftec is partnering with a nearby manufacturer to begin production of its autonomous robots used to more efficiently detect and spray weeds on crops. Solinftec is investing more than $2 million to...... Read More
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would allow the city of Hammond to implement a 1% food and beverage tax. House Bill 1121, which includes a number of tax-related provisions, passed this week by a vote of 67-29 and now moves to the Senate.... Read More
Hoosier lawmakers want to guarantee school counselors have more time to provide services for students that are increasingly in demand while spending less time filling in elsewhere, like as substitute teachers or on lunch and recess duty.... Read More
The bank decided to change its name as part of a large transition from a traditional to a full-service investment team, it said in a news release. Compass symbolizes its commitment to lead investors toward successful savings and investments, the bank said.... Read More
Strategic consulting firm Mapt Solutions is once again offering a challenge grant to Indiana not-for-profit organizations looking to maximize their potential. The winner of the Mapt Transformation Challenge will receive a...... Read More
SK Hynix, a semiconductor chip maker based in South Korea, plans to build a cutting-edge packaging plant in Indiana, according to report Thursday in the Financial Times. The location and cost of the plant are unclear. ... Read More
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in 11 weeks, though layoffs remain at historically low levels. Applications for unemployment benefits climbed to 224,000 for the week ending Jan. 27.... Read More
A drone technology startup born out of Purdue University is marking continued growth with the launch of a new outdoor unmanned aircraft system designed for use by first responders and search-and-rescue teams.... Read More
In the face of Indiana’s ongoing workforce shortage, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. is teaming up with Indiana University to launch a new co-op partnership with the aim of beefing up the state’s talent pipeline.... Read More
The state is dedicating $6.9 million to employer-sponsored child care grants for an additional 22 businesses, community groups and school corporations, it announced Wednesday.... Read More
A late-stage, preclinical biopharmaceutical company based out of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute in Indianapolis has completed a $1.9 million bridge funding round. Adipo Therapeutics said Wednesday the funding will be used to...... Read More
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana on Wednesday announced the finalists for the 2024 Indy's Best and Brightest event. The program honors 100 of "central Indiana's most outstanding young professionals in 10 different industries."... Read More
The program, called the Supportive Housing Institute, seeks to connect housing developers, service providers, property managers and community-based organizations to collaborate to address housing lacking in their areas. ... Read More
Mishawaka-based Franciscan Health and Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy are teaming up on a new orthopedic clinic and surgery center in West Lafayette. The partners said the facility is set to open in 2025.... Read More
Vince Wong, a former executive at Roche Diagnostics and a biotech startup, has been chosen as the new president and CEO of BioCrossroads, an Indianapolis-based group that promotes and invests in the state’s $77 billion life sciences sector.... Read More
Rich Reck, founding member and board chairman, said in a news release the expansion is needed since they are at full capacity with a waiting list. The expansion will increase its capacity from 16 to 32 beds. ... Read More
House Bill 1102 author Rep. Dave Heine, R-Fort Wayne, said that child care should generally cost no more than 10% of a household’s income. But Hoosier families, he emphasized, are spending about 24% of their incomes on it. Families frequently report leaving the workforce because of child care expenses and lack of access. ... Read More
The town of Merrillville has identified five finalists for the town's new slogan. Officials said more than 40 entries were submitted, and residents now have the opportunity to vote for their favorite slogan idea.... Read More
Formula One rejected Andretti Global's application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said Wednesday it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready for competition.... Read More
In a move that has been years in the making, the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend is restoring an iconic car featured in 1979's "The Muppet Movie." Executive Director Patrick Slebonick says the project is part of the Studebaker story.... Read More
