Governor Eric Holcomb has named Brownsburg Fire Territory Fire Marshal Stephen Jones as the Indiana state fire marshal. Jones, who began his career as a firefighter and emergency medical technician in 1984, has served as fire marshal for the Brownwsburg Fire Territory since 2013.... Read More
Indianapolis-based logistics company Backhaul Direct has acquired a central Indiana trucking company, which the third-party logistics company says will allow it to streamline its local and regional supply chain. Financial details of the purchase of Bakers Express and DNK Express were not disclosed.... Read More
The River Ridge Development Authority has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, allowing the business park to increase water capacity.... Read More
More than four dozen Indiana-based companies are included in this year's Inc. 5000 ranking. The publication ranks privately-owned companies based on their percentage of revenue growth over the previous three years. ... Read More
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain, the Biden administration announced Tuesday.... Read More
Twelve Indiana businesses are receiving $649,000 as part of Phase I and Phase II matching awards from the state’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program during the first half of 2022. The SBIR/STTR program is managed by Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures and the Indiana Economic Development Corp.... Read More
The director of the Indiana University Public Policy Institute says a new grocery store under construction on the near northeast side of Indianapolis could have a lasting impact on a community that has not had a full-sized supermarket for several years.... Read More
The St. John Town Council has given the green light to create a new riverfront district. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the move will allow the Lake County town to obtain additional liquor licenses.... Read More
Six Indiana cities are included among the 2022 Best of the Midwest: Startup Cities Rankings, with Indianapolis improving to No. 3. The list from Midwest Startups, which highlights startup and venture capital activity in the region, ranks cities based on their startup activity, startup founders’ access to resources, and business climate.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers on Tuesday recognized 47 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half-Century Business Award. The companies were honored for their longevity and commitment to community service.... Read More
Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq: ONB) has selected Brent Tischler to serve as community banking CEO of Old National Bank. Tischler most recently served as executive vice president and head of retail banking for Associated Bank in Wisconsin.... Read More
Terre Haute-based Hallador Energy Co. (Nasdaq: HNRG) is reporting a second quarter net loss of $3.4 million, compared to a loss of $2.9 million during the same period in 2021. Chief Executive Officer Brent Bilsland said the company lowered its cost structure, increased its sales prices and added to its liquidity to improve its financial position.... Read More
Grow Wabash County has secured a $50,000 grant from Region 3A to help small, for-profit businesses improve their e-commerce presence. As a result of the grant, Grow Wabash County says it is seeking Statements of Qualification from consulting firms that can develop e-commerce strategies.... Read More
Twelve Midwest universities have developed a network of 12 schools to collaborate on microchip research and education.... Read More
A pair of companies in Wayne County is planning to expand operations, the EDC of Wayne County announced Monday. The projects from Vandor Corp. and Dot Transportation Inc. total $8.3 million in investment and the creation of more than 70 jobs.... Read More
If a forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture holds true, Indiana farmers could see record soybean yields this upcoming harvest season.... Read More
The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority has approved $18 million in new Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative grants. The organization says the funding will be used for six projects in Allen, Huntington, Noble, and Wabash counties.... Read More
The Indy Fresh Market grocery store expected to open in late 2023 as part of the broader revitalization of the 38th Street and Sheridan Avenue area could have a one-time economic impact of $11.1 million, as well as an annual impact of $4.6 million in wages, benefits and other spending.... Read More
Officials in Fort Wayne will Tuesday break ground on a $5.4 million shell building near Fort Wayne International Airport. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. says the 52,000-square-foot facility will help boost business growth seen in the city's airport district over the past few years.... Read More
In Indiana, some families say they are prohibited from serving as foster homes because of their personal beliefs surrounding vaccines, which are required for the children of potential foster families.... Read More
