The National Confectioners Association has announced its annual Sweets & Snacks Expo will return to Indianapolis after the city hosted the event in 2021. Beginning in 2024, the NCA will start a rotation of hosting the event at the Indiana Convention Center for two years, followed by one year at the Las Vegas Convention Center until 2032. ... Read More
The city of Mishawaka has reached a deal to acquire the former Dodge/RMG Foundry property that has been closed since 2006. The South Bend Tribune reports, if approved, the site would be cleaned up and primed for redevelopment.... Read More
The state has selected a site for a new state archives building as well as a co-located site for the Indiana School for the Deaf and the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Governor Eric Holcomb's office says a total of $260 million has been approved for both projects.... Read More
Three Indiana-based companies are included in this year's list of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies" from the New York-based Ethisphere Institute. The list recognizes businesses "for their unwavering commitment to business integrity."... Read More
Planting season is right around the corner, and farmers in west central Indiana are feeling the impact of rising fuel costs.... Read More
IndyGo has been awarded $51 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist with lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization says the grant will allow it to maintain its service, personnel, and cleaning and sanitation processes to protect against the spread of pathogens on its buses, while reducing funding gaps until revenue returns to pre-pandemic levels.... Read More
Over $1 million in grants has been approved by the Foellinger Foundation to support nonprofit organizations throughout Allen County. The foundation's board of directors directed the funding be placed in the youth development category to provide various services.... Read More
DePauw University President Dr. Lori White made history two years ago when she became the first woman and person of color to be named president of the university. White says she had an "ah ha" moment while visiting campus that led her to accept the leadership role. She discusses challenges related to the pandemic, the looming enrollment cliff, and what it means to lead the liberal arts school.... Read More
The city of Kokomo has drafted a plan to clean up contaminated soil at the Kokomo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Kokomo Tribune reports the contamination led to a major plant expansion being halted.... Read More
A California-based company is expanding to northeast Indiana. Pacific Defense, which develops electromagnetic spectrum operations technology for the U.S. military, says it will open a new office at the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center in Fort Wayne.... Read More
A Bloomington-based startup founded by two Indiana University chemistry professors has inked a deal with Massachusetts-based Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT). Megadalton Solutions will license to Waters its charge detection mass spectrometry technology, which can be used in the development of cell and gene therapies.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb has signed Senate Enrolled Act 246 making it easier for teens and young adults in foster care to pay for automobile insurance and driving practice costs. However, Indiana-based nonprofit Foster Success says more work needs to be done.... Read More
A northern Indiana city is dipping into some of its federal COVID-19 stimulus funding to replace a historic theater's deteriorating heating and cooling system.... Read More
The city of Indianapolis and the Indy Arts Council have awarded grants to 60 recipients totaling nearly $500,000 in the second round of the Annual Grants Program COVID-19 Relief Fund. The city says the fund helps nonprofit arts organizations pay for rent or mortgages, utilities, and personnel, among other COVID-19 related expenses.... Read More
A bill heading to Governor Eric Holcomb's desk includes a provision that has been years in the making. Senate Enrolled Act 361 was authored to modernize the toolkit used by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and includes tax incentives for film and media productions in the state. Eligible productions, which could include film, television, music, or digital media, could receive tax credits for up to 30% of their production expenses.... Read More
The LaPorte County Office of Community and Economic Development's annual report found 1,200 jobs were added in the county last year. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report eight business expansions are primarily responsible for the workforce boom.... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in January, down from 2.7% the previous month. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state added nearly 1,500 private sector jobs last month.... Read More
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is planning to open a new restaurant and bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk in Florida. The restaurant, which operates locations in Carmel and Broad Ripple, is expected to open its new location next year.... Read More
Spot Freight Inc. is expanding its presence in downtown Indianapolis. The logistics company says it will occupy more than 42,000 square feet of the Capital Center building and add more than 200 employees by 2023.... Read More
The board of directors for the Humane Society of Indianapolis has announced David Horth is no longer chief executive officer. The organization, which does business as IndyHumane, did not provide a reason for his departure.... Read More
