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A new, public charter school is preparing to open in Indianapolis, and it caters to immigrants, primarily the Latino population. ... Read More

Patrick Talty has been selected as the next president of the Indiana Sports Corp, the organization announced Thursday afternoon. Talty, who previously served as chief operating officer, succeeds Ryan Vaughn, who stepped down from the role July 1.... Read More

The University of Notre Dame announced Thursday it has completed the third and final component of a more than $75 million compensation enhancement strategy. The university says the most recent commitment, totaling $25 million, will increase base compensation for 6,000 employees around the world.... Read More

Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc. has appointed Dr. Chris Alber vice president of the Excel Center in South Bend, the nonprofit's tuition-free school. Alber's background includes more than 27 years within the academic sector, most recently serving as principal of La Porte High School.... Read More

Bloomington-based Civic Champs has been named winner of the inaugural HungerTech Innovation Challenge hosted by AgriNovus Indiana... Read More

The former Edison Middle School property in Gary is one step closer to having new life. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the Gary Common Council approved a rezoning of the property for Hammond-based Djuric Trucking to relocate its corporate headquarters to the site, despite opposition from residents.... Read More

Carmel-based enVista plans to sell a portion of its business to Hamburg, Germany-based technology company Körber, a deal that will shift 400 of enVista’s 850 employees—including its cofounder and CEO Jim Barnes—to Körber.... Read More

For the first time in Cummins' more than 100-year history, a woman will lead the company...Columbus native Jennifer Rumsey selected to succeed Tom Linebarger as president and CEO. More on her vision for one of Indiana's most important and visible companies.... Read More

Vincennes University is partnering with e-commerce giant Amazon to offer employees a fully-funded college education through the Amazon Career Choice program. VU says the program offers hourly Amazon employees the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certificate, with Amazon covering tuition, fees and book costs.... Read More

New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. (NYSE: CTLT) is preparing to open the first piece of a major expansion at its Bloomington operation. The contract development manufacturing organization, which focuses on the biopharmaceutical industry, announced plans in April to invest $350 million in the facility and create 1,000 jobs. ... Read More

Vincennes University is launching a new direct admit transfer agreement with the University of Evansville. The university says the agreement guarantees that its graduates will have spot in UE's engineering program, along with a scholarship worth a minimum of $18,000.... Read More

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has promoted Marcy Minton to president, the organization announced Thursday. Minton joined the foundation in 2014 as community engagement director and has served as senior program officer since 2016.... Read More

A new family entertainment and restaurant venue has opened in downtown Muncie, and it is the concept of local tech entrepreneur Adam Unger. ... Read More

Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics Inc. (Nasdaq: STLD) is reporting record second quarter net income of $1.2 billion, compared to $712 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Mark Millett says despite softening hot roll coil steel pricing, the company saw record quarterly steel shipments of 3.1 million tons based on solid steel demand from the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors.... Read More

Indianapolis-based Glick Philanthropies is awarding grants totaling more than $1.8 million to 34 organizations in central Indiana. Glick says the recipients are focused on supporting arts and creative expression, advancing education, helping those in need, and promoting self-sufficiency.... Read More

Senate Republicans on Wednesday proposed an alternative form of inflation relief for Hoosiers, bucking Gov. Eric Holcomb’s request to send $1 billion back to Hoosiers in the form of $225 checks.... Read More

IBJ Media has named its inaugural Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders, representing public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations.... Read More

The chief executive officer of Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology (Nasdaq: SKYT) says the company's planned $1.8 billion semiconductor R&D and production facility will help create an evolving ecosystem in West Lafayette.... Read More

Goshen-based Keystone RV Co. is planning to close two of its production facilities in the Elkhart County city. In a notice to the state, the recreational vehicle manufacturer says more than 330 employees will be affected by the move.... Read More

Indianapolis-based CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and life safety company, has acquired Hamrick Fire Systems LLC in Columbus, Ohio. CertaSite says the acquisition marks its sixth in Ohio and eighteenth overall.... Read More