The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority has approved $18 million in new Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative grants. The organization says the funding will be used for six projects in Allen, Huntington, Noble, and Wabash counties.... Read More
The Indy Fresh Market grocery store expected to open in late 2023 as part of the broader revitalization of the 38th Street and Sheridan Avenue area could have a one-time economic impact of $11.1 million, as well as an annual impact of $4.6 million in wages, benefits and other spending.... Read More
Officials in Fort Wayne will Tuesday break ground on a $5.4 million shell building near Fort Wayne International Airport. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. says the 52,000-square-foot facility will help boost business growth seen in the city's airport district over the past few years.... Read More
In Indiana, some families say they are prohibited from serving as foster homes because of their personal beliefs surrounding vaccines, which are required for the children of potential foster families.... Read More
The Vermillion County Economic Development Council has begun the planning process to bring more housing to the northern part of the county. The project includes the addition of 15 single-family homes in what VCEDC Executive Director Doug Hess hopes will be the first of many developments. ... Read More
Indiana University has approved more than $200 million as part of its 2023-25 legislative request for capital planning and facilities. IU says its biennial request for state funding focuses on projects for renovations of classrooms, labs, student-focused spaces, as well as related facilities and infrastructure.... Read More
Personal finance website WalletHub has released a list of States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems in 2022, and it does not offer a flattering view of Indiana.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Credent Wealth Management is merging with Personal Wealth Partners. Personal Wealth Partners, which has offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin, will now operate under the Credent Wealth Management brand.... Read More
Indianapolis-based The Heritage Group Accelerator has selected seven startups to participate in its 2022 hard tech accelerator program. THG says all of the cohort participants focus on building a sustainable future through innovation, from eco-friendly cleaners to next generation lithium batteries.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame has received a $5 million gift from Tom and Molly Duffey to create and endow a new student career development program in the Keough School of Global Affairs. The university says the Duffey Career Development Program will prepare graduate and undergraduate students to compete for professional opportunities and positions.... Read More
The most ambitious project since the completion of the Midfield Terminal in 2008 - a nearly $200 million rebuild of one of two main runways at Indianapolis International Airport - could mean more nonstops, including a coveted route to Europe, according to airport Executive Director Mario Rodriguez. ... Read More
Purdue University says it sees big potential to grow its Indianapolis presence as part of an IUPUI revamp announced Friday that will give both Purdue and Indiana University autonomous identities in the state’s capital city.... Read More
The oldest volleyball program in the country, headquartered in Yorktown, is under new ownership. Massachusetts-based youth sports club and event operator 3STEP Sports has acquired Munciana Volleyball Club, though financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.... Read More
Leaders of IUPUI have not yet finalized a plan for the school’s intercollegiate athletic program as part of the campus’ realignment in 2024 except to affirm its sports teams will be overseen by Indiana University.... Read More
Sheridan-based United Animal Health has long been a leader in animal nutrition and now it is diversifying its operation with growth into livestock vaccines.... Read More
One of the largest senior living communities in northwest Indiana is planning to close its nursing home. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Wittenberg Village in Crown Point will close its skilled nursing building on October 11 citing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, labor shortages and inflation.... Read More
A new report from the Seventh Federal Reserve District in Chicago shows the value of available Indiana farmland has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, climbing 22% compared to the same period last year. ... Read More
Fort Wayne-based STAR Financial Bank has named Kevin Wright to the role of president, working out of the bank's Indianapolis location. Wright has served as senior vice president of STAR's commercial banking division since 2018.... Read More
Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana is giving new purpose to two electric transmission towers that have reached the end of their service life. The utility says the towers will be repurposed as nesting platforms for bald eagles at the Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area in West Terre Haute.... Read More
Personal finance and business news publisher Kiplinger has released a list of the 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In and two Hoosier communities made the lineup. ... Read More
