The government's producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose just 0.1% last month from June 2022, the smallest such increase since August 2020. ... Read More
What was a logo for personalized coffee orders could now be seen as the symbol of a growing tide of unionization across the food service industry. In the past year, three Starbucks locations in Indiana have unionized or are in the process of doing so. ... Read More
Richmond-based Reid Health has announced efforts to reduce costs and streamline operations through a restructuring plan. The health system blamed a widening gap between rising expenses and reduced reimbursement rates from insurance providers for the move.... Read More
The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership announced Wednesday that CEO Tara Barney plans to retire in 2024. Barney has led E-REP since April 2021, when three regional economic development organizations merged into one.... Read More
A national CNBC report ranking best states for business places Indiana slightly ahead of its status last year. Indiana came in 13th this year, up one place from 2022, in the list comparing all 50 states.... Read More
Florida-based Redwire is expanding its presence in Floyd County. The company, which acquired Techshot in Greenville in 2021, said this week it plans to open a microgravity payload development facility at the new Novaparke Innovation & Technology Campus.... Read More
A University of Notre Dame sociology professor is suing a student publication for defamation based on articles profiling her pro-abortion views. Professor Tamara Kay’s complaint seeking damages is pending in St. Joseph Superior Court.... Read More
Life sciences diagnostic company Amplified Sciences has received a $400,000 grant to develop testing to improve the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The grant will help support the procurement of banked patient samples and clinical trials.... Read More
Underserved communities may see their broadband connection strengthen soon if local entities take advantage of the final round of the state's Next Level Connections Grant Program. Applications are open for a fourth and final iteration of the program.... Read More
Cummins Inc. CEO Jennifer Rumsey will take over as the company’s board chair when Tom Linebarger retires at the end of the month, Cummins announced Wednesday. Rumsey will step into the position on Aug. 1, while still retaining her position as CEO.... Read More
The partners are looking for ways to help physicians connect their patients with resources to address social drivers of health — such as income, access to healthy food and housing — which the National Academy of Medicine says determine 80% of health outcomes.... Read More
The $10 million center is expect to open in late 2024 and provide a resource in educators seeking to meet the demands of a national nursing shortage.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures is adding another sports legend to the lineup of its inaugural Rally innovation conference next month. Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will serve as a keynote speaker at the event.... Read More
Squeezed by painfully high prices for two years, America’s households have gained some much-needed relief with inflation reaching its lowest point since early 2021, thanks in part to easing prices for gasoline, airline fares, used cars and groceries.... Read More
The Health Professions Center, where the university’s College of Nursing and Health Professions resides, will get an $18.5 million dollar facelift, including a refreshed interior and equipment to enhance student learning.... Read More
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. announced this week that two of its first Indiana-based solar projects are operational. Together, the projects are expected to produce hundreds of megawatts of power and bring millions of dollars in economic investment.... Read More
Indiana’s statewide testing scores stagnated this year as students faced an uneven academic recovery, with gains in math proficiency and declines in English. Around 30.6% of students in grades 3-8 statewide scored proficient or better in both the...... Read More
South Bend leaders explain how they're working with developers to put a dent in the city's 2,500-unit affordable housing gap.... Read More
Newburgh-based Energy Systems Group LLC is under new ownership. The sustainable energy solutions provider announced Tuesday it has been acquired by Oaktree Capital Management LP, a global investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California.... Read More
Washington D.C.-based American Caldwell has released its annual Global University Visibility ranking, and Purdue University has made the list. The ranking lists 100 universities from around the world based on six categories.... Read More
