The city of Fort Wayne is investing a record $38.5 million for neighborhood infrastructure improvements as a part of its 2022 construction plan. The city says the improvements span all four of its quadrants and will include street repairs, trail projects, and alleys.... Read More
Merrillville-based White Lodging Services Inc. says it is leaving the suburban hotel market. The hospitality company has closed on the sale of 25 suburban management contracts and plans to offload individual suburban hotels in the future as part of an increased focus on urban and lifestyle hotels. Additionally, White Lodging says it plans to create an enhanced career development and training program to boost the hospitality workforce.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education is launching the first phase of a new statewide supply and demand educator marketplace. The IDOE says the marketplace will provide data and recruitment tools to support the state's teacher pipeline.... Read More
Spirit Airlines says it will begin a once daily flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Newark, New Jersey. ... Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools has unveiled a plan it says will provide short-term and long-term support for its staff. The district says the plan is designed to support staff retention through the pandemic and beyond as well as support their mental health and wellness.... Read More
For the second time in less than a month, developers have announced plans for a mixed-use housing development in Michigan City. ... Read More
Renew Indianapolis, a nonprofit that provides financing and development services, is investing more than $2.6 million to preserve low-income homeownership through the Indy Affordable Modification Program. IndyAMP was created in response to the pandemic as a tool to help people pay their mortgage, lower their monthly payments, and avoid foreclosure.... Read More
Toyota Motor Corp. will pause production at its Princeton, IN plant for five days in April because of supply chain disruptions.... Read More
Texas-based Caregiver Inc. has acquired assets from two Indiana businesses representing multiple Hoosier communities. Caregiver provides long-term care services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.... Read More
The Alzheimer’s Association is out with its annual report that puts the disease and its numbers under the microscope, including a shortage is healthcare providers... Read More
Parkview Wabash Hospital has named Debra Potempa as its new president. Potempa will succeed Marilyn Custer-Mitchell, who is planning to retire after more than 14 years at the hospital.... Read More
Three Indiana universities are ranked among the 100 best higher education institutions in the country by College Consensus. The portal combines schools’ average rating scores from notable publications, including Forbes, Money, and U.S. News & World Report, among others.... Read More
A Fortune 500 company is preparing to set up shop in Michigan City and create hundreds of jobs. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the as yet unnamed company has signed a letter of intent to acquire nearly 150 acres for the project after the land has been annexed by the city.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Lutheran Health Network has broken ground on a multi-million-dollar healthcare facility. The building on the city's northeast side will include a freestanding emergency department and primary care offices.... Read More
Indianapolis-based tech company Ceemless Innovation is merging with Design On Tap, a marketing agency also based in Indy. Ceemless Chief Executive Officer Tony Scelzo says bringing the expertise of both companies together will create greater value for clients.... Read More
A developer wants to build a 1,100-acre solar farm in northern Indiana that would generate enough electricity to power 25,000 homes. Lightsource BP, a multinational developer of solar projects, has proposed the $165 million project near the St. Joseph County town of New Carlisle with plans for 407,000 solar panels.... Read More
Marian University is partnering with a for-profit education company to launch a private school for K-12 students. The Marian University Preparatory School will offer a hybrid learning model that combines virtual and in-person instruction.... Read More
The developer of the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis is moving forward with the $100 million second phase of the mixed-use district, including the primary entry point into the growing complex. Wisconsin-based Hendricks Commercial Properties says it will break ground this summer on the 250,000-square-foot expansion that will include new office space, retail and additional parking. Phase one of the project included the development of the Bottleworks Hotel and an array of other venues, including The Garage food court and a movie theater.... Read More
Dometic Americas has announced plans to cease manufacturing activities at its Elkhart location. The Elkhart Truth reports more than 150 employees will be affected.... Read More
Students from Purdue Polytechnic High School North in Indianapolis have qualified to compete in the 2022 VEX World Championships in Dallas this spring, following a successful run at the state championship recently held in Indy. PPHS says it is quite the accomplishment considering the school’s robotics program is only three years old.... Read More
