New Albany-based Cimtech has announced plans to grow its southern Indiana operations. The precision manufacturer says it will invest $2.3 million over the next 10 years to add nearly 14,000 square feet of space and a small number of jobs.... Read More
NCAA Division I's highest-ranking governing body called for a review Friday of how name, image and likeness compensation policies are impacting recruiting, transfers, academics and the mental health of athletes.... Read More
The Portage Township YMCA is launching a capital campaign to add a community pool. The YMCA says plans for the estimated $4.2 million project include construction of a retractable dome that would provide residents with both an indoor and outdoor pool with year-long access.... Read More
The National FFA Organization in Indianapolis is partnering with Switzerland-based agriculture company Syngenta to create a national diversity, equity & inclusion strategy. The FFA says the effort will include an inaugural Executive in Residence program and impact leadership, staff, members and programs.... Read More
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization has awarded $78 million to 15 central Indiana communities. The organization says the state and federal funding will be used for a variety of projects, including transit, roadway, and pedestrian access and trails.... Read More
Another block of pre-Civil War downtown square is in danger of demolition. Known as the Courthouse Annex, the now-vacant building was constructed to match the city's historic courthouse that sits just across the street. The building was included on the Indiana Landmarks 10 Most Endangered list for 2021.... Read More
Indiana State University is projecting 1,800 freshmen this fall, up from 1,433 in 2021. During presentations on student affairs, enrollment and budget, university officials told the ISU Board of Trustees freshman applications are up 42% from last year.... Read More
Conner Prairie in Fishers is one of nine organizations selected to participate in the Fostering Critical Conversations with Our Communities program with the Smithsonian Institution. Conner Prairie says the year-long pilot program is a hands-on opportunity for two staff members to develop skills that will deepen relationships in the community.... Read More
An online sports betting and casino brand created through a partnership with Maxim magazine is coming to the Midwest. MaximBet says it is expanding its sportsbook to Indiana and Iowa after launching in Colorado late last year.... Read More
Virginia-based Choice Financial Group has acquired Marley Insurance Agency headquartered in Scottsburg. Choice says Marley President Richie Buchanan will continue to lead operations and assist Choice in continuing to grow its presence in the greater Louisville area.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Health is changing its COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools and childcare programs throughout the state. Among the changes, schools will no longer have to report COVID-19 cases to the state or conduct contact tracing beginning February 23.... Read More
Indiana lawmakers have endorsed a loosening of regulations on nursing education programs in hopes of increasing the number of new nurses and helping fill thousands of open jobs.... Read More
An entrepreneur from Terre Haute has launched an app that she says can help simplify the transition from traditional jobs to freelance work. Indiana Gregg, founder and chief executive officer of WeDo, says the payment platform empowers entrepreneurs to take on freelance work. A freelance entrepreneur herself, Gregg says the pandemic inspired her to make a change, prompting her to leave her 9-5 job and develop WeDo.... Read More
The Union Club Hotel on the campus of Purdue University has received a key designation. The nearly century-old hotel, which underwent a $35 million renovation that was completed in August 2020, is now an Autograph Collection hotel.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb has detailed three phases of new work policies for state employees. The governor says the policies will offer more workplace flexibility, enhance employees' experience and well-being, and continue efforts to make compensation more competitive.... Read More
A Missouri-based accounting firm with a major Indiana presence is merging with a firm in North Carolina. BKD CPAs & Advisors says the combination with DHG will create a top 10 national professional services firm with $1.4 billion in revenue.... Read More
A nearly $100 million mixed-use project is being planned in Fishers. Carmel-based CRG Residential says the development at 96th Street and Allisonville Road will include 380 apartments, 66 townhomes and 35,000 square feet of commercial retail space.... Read More
Ivy Tech Community College has established a new School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Ivy Tech says the school was launched in partnership with Regional Innovation and Startup Education to offer an Entrepreneurship Certificate program that can be completed in two semesters.... Read More
Evansville-based sports and outdoor recreational equipment maker Escalade Inc. (Nasdaq: ESCA) is reporting fourth quarter net income of $4.9 million, down from $5.1 million during the same period in 2020. Chief Executive Officer Walter Glazer says the company's sales decline stems from supply chain challenges and is not a reflection of the demand for its brands.... Read More
Indiana lawmakers on Thursday approved expanding the number of people eligible for anticipated $125 payments this spring under the state’s automatic taxpayer refund law.... Read More
