Corey Flournoy named National FFA executive for EDI

The National FFA Organization has named Corey Flournoy the executive in residence for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The Indianapolis-based organization said Thursday that Flournoy will guide the leadership team and national boards on EDI matters.... Read More

Holcomb to make another European trip

Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers will make their third economic development trip to Europe in just over a year. Beginning this weekend, the governor will lead a delegation to Portugal and France.... Read More

Fairchild Communications expands to Ohio

Indianapolis-based Fairchild Communications Systems Inc. is growing its footprint. The telecommunications company said Thursday it has acquired the education and commercial sound business of Zaizer Communications Inc. in Toledo, Ohio.... Read More

Indiana Conference for Women names new executive director

Local business leader Deb Hallberg will the lead the Indiana Conference for Women as the organization's executive director. Hallberg moved into the position after serving as the director of business development at Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting this year and The Center for Leadership Excellence last year. Prior to that,... Read More

What to expect from likely appeals in abortion doc case

A lengthy appeals process could play out following a state regulatory decision last week to sanction an Indianapolis OB-GYN in a divisive abortion case. The Indiana Medical Licensing Board ruled that Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state and federal patient privacy laws when she publicly discussed a 10-year-old rape victim seeking an abortion in Indiana. ... Read More

Shareholders approve $485M Kimball acquisition

Jasper-based commercial furnishings company Kimball International Inc. on Wednesday announced its shareholders have approved HNI Corp.'s proposed $485 million acquisition of the company. With the approval, the deal is expected to close on Thursday.... Read More

Culinary career development program graduates first class

Through a partnership with Crystal Signature Events, the program gives students the ability to work with corporate chefs at The Crane Bay Event Center, The Indiana Roof Ballroom and The Heirloom at N. K. Hurst. The training circuit is among a renewed wave of similar workforce development initiatives to prepare Hoosier students for the workforce.... Read More

Clarksville’s only funeral home has new owner

The fund provided the additional loan so owner Todd Watts has working capital and can expand his new business. The funeral home has assisted grieving community members since 1951 with typical services like cremation and prearrangement.... Read More

Former Edison CEO files complaints against school

Nathan Tuttle, the former CEO of the Edison School of the Arts, is seeking at least $300,000 in damages from the school in a tort claim, which individuals must file in Indiana and have denied in whole or in part before suing a government entity.... Read More