The Indiana Department of Education is awarding grants to a record number of schools this year as part of the Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program. The IDOE says 30 schools will receive funding through the program to establish or expand dual language programs in French, Mandarin, and Spanish among other languages.... Read More
The chief executive officer of the Indiana Association of REALTORS says the state is starting to see a shift to a more balanced housing market. Over the first six months of the year, home sales were down 2.4%, while new listings increased 4.7% percent. ... Read More
The city of Richmond has received the silver designation from the national SolSmart program. The program recognizes communities that are taking steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar development.... Read More
Indianapolis-based real estate developer Flaherty & Collins Properties is Friday holding the grand opening of Whiskey River.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Murphy Robes Co. has been acquired by Christian Brands in Arizona. Murphy, which was founded in 1913, provides Christian choir gowns, pulpit robes, clergy attire and vestments. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Vera Bradley Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) says President and Chief Executive Officer Rob Wallstrom will be retiring and also announced cost-cutting measures that could include layoffs. ... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate increased to 2.4% in June after three consecutive months at 2.2%. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state gained 5,000 private sector jobs last month.... Read More
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear made a pitch Thursday to a steel company that took over plans to build an aluminum plant once promised to Kentucky, hoping to salvage a deal struck by his predecessor.... Read More
IBJ Media and Nexstar—two powerhouse media organizations in Indianapolis—have announced a strategic news partnership that will put the award-winning “Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick” program on WTTV-TV (CBS4) on Sunday mornings.... Read More
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
