Methodist Sports Medicine Rebrands

Carmel-based Methodist Sports Medicine has changed its name to Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. The practice says it underwent a rebranding process to find a name that would highlight its brand promise and position itself for future growth.... Read More

Plant Closure to Bring Layoffs in Granger

A sound insulation company headquartered in Pennsylvania has announced plans to close its facility in Granger. In a notice to the state, Molded Acoustical Products of Easton Inc. says the closure will result in the layoffs of 114 employees.... Read More

Hampton Inn & Suites Breaks Ground in Speedway

The town of Speedway recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a Hampton Inn & Suites in the Founders Square Development near I-465 and Crawfordsville Road. The new MHG Hotels six-story structure will offer 129 rooms, 10,000 square feet of conference space and 5,000 square feet of space to include a restaurant and bar.... Read More

State to Unveil READI Grant Recipients

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will Tuesday announce the recipients of funding as part of the $500 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative. Seventeen regions representing all 92 counties have presented their regional development plans, for which they could receive up to $50 million.... Read More

Lilly to Collaborate with Chinese Company

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) has inked a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Regor Therapeutics Group, which is co-located in China and Boston. Lilly says as part of the deal, the companies will work together to discover, develop and commercialize novel therapies for metabolic disorders.... Read More

IU Foundation Names New President, CEO

The Indiana University Foundation has named J Thomas Forbes its president and chief executive officer. Forbes has served in the role on an interim basis since former President Dan Smith stepped down last year to return to the IU Kelley School of Business faculty.... Read More

Virtual Job Fair to Feature Long-Term Care Providers

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will Tuesday host a virtual job fair in partnership with the Indiana Health Care Association and the Indiana Center for Assisted Living. The DWD says the event will involve four long-term care providers looking to fill jobs throughout the state.... Read More

Earlham to Build Congregational Leadership Hub

The Earlham School of Religion at Earlham College is the recipient of a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in Indianapolis. The school says the funding will help establish a hub that will strengthen congregational leadership.... Read More

Owner of Historic Building Seeks Buyer

The owners of a pre-Civil War building in Mishawaka say the property is for sale, but whoever buys the structure will probably need deep pockets to pay for needed repairs and development of the nearly 170-year-old building. ... Read More

PRI Trade Show Returns to Form

The president of Performance Racing Industry says the return of the PRI Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis was exciting for not just his team, but the city and the entire racing industry. ... Read More

F.C. Tucker: Seller’s Market Continues

Indianapolis-based F.C. Tucker Co. says the seller’s market continued last month with an increase in both home sales and home prices. The real estate company says half of central Indiana counties saw housing inventory increases in November.... Read More

IU Health Plans Allen County Expansion

Indiana University Health has plans to grow its footprint in Allen County. Our partners at WPTA-TV report the health system intends to build a new $16 million facility in the town of Roanoke, which is southwest of Fort Wayne.... Read More

Whitley Manufacturing Promotes New President

South Whitley-based modular building provider Whitley Manufacturing has made a leadership change. The company, which began just after World War II to provide homes for returning veterans, has promoted Drew Welborn to president.... Read More

Holcomb: ‘The Best is Yet to Come’

Governor Eric Holcomb says despite challenges from the pandemic and workforce and supply chain issues, the state exceeded economic development goals in 2021 and the numbers suggest the momentum will continue into 2022.... Read More