Purdue Partners with Space Force
Purdue University has signed an agreement to become the latest member of the U.S. Space Force University Partnership Program. Purdue is one of 11 universities initially selected to join the UPP, which... Read More
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Terre Haute to Announce First Event
Officials in Terre Haute will Thursday give an update on the new Terre Haute Convention Center. Details will be released on the first convention confirmed for the facility, which is slated to open nex... Read More
Prof: Retailers Preparing Early for Holiday Shopping Season
A professor of retail management at Purdue University expects to see a robust holiday shopping season this year, despite continuing supply chain challenges and the ongoing microchip shortage. Rodney R... Read More
NIPSCO Seeks Rate Hike Approval from IURC
A northern Indiana utility has submitted a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to raise its base natural gas rates, which if approved, will increase customer bills. Northern Indiana... Read More
Gary Schools Regains Special Ed Services Control
The Gary Community School Corp. has regained control of its special education services after eight years. The district had been operating under special conditions from the Indiana Department of Educat... Read More
Mascot Hall of Fame Nominees Named
Mascots from two universities in the Hoosier State have been nominated for the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting. Butler University’s Butler Blue IV and Purdue Pete from Purdue University are in... Read More
Ascend Awards Youth Apprenticeship Grants
The state's talent and workforce development initiative is awarding nearly $350,000 in grants to support three youth apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Ascend Indiana says the funding is pa... Read More
Resonado Takes Speaker System to Watercraft
Chicago-based Resonado Labs, an audio technology startup launched by three University of Notre Dame students in 2018, hopes to make a big splash in the boating sector. The company has formed a partne... Read More
Tyler Companies Announces Marine Division
Pendleton-based Tyler Companies, the parent company of Tyler Truss, has announced a new name for its breakout manufacturing division. The company says Tyler Marine will now focus on manufacturing comm... Read More
Tax Rates Increasing for Two Indiana Counties
Two Indiana county income tax rates will increase beginning Friday. The Indiana Department of Revenue says the new rates affect businesses with employees who live or work in either of the counties and... Read More
Michigan City Issues RFP for South Shore Line Hub
Michigan City has issued a Request for Proposals for a mixed-use development project near the South Shore Line. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the development would serve as a h... Read More
Elkhart Modular Home Builder Acquired
Phoenix-based Cavco Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) says it has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Elkhart-based The Commodore Corp. The cash deal, valued at $153 million, includes Commo... Read More
Indiana Teacher of the Year Finalists Named
The Indiana Department of Education has announced the top three finalists for 2021 Indiana Teacher of the Year. The IDOE says the teacher of the year program recognizes outstanding teachers across the... Read More
Indianapolis Prize Unveils New Award
The Indianapolis Zoological Society has announced a new award designed to recognize the efforts of conservationists early in their careers. The Emerging Conservationist Award is designed to support co... Read More
5G Convergence Lab Celebrated
Leaders in industry and academia will Wednesday celebrate the grand opening of the NineTwelve Convergence facility at the Discovery Park District, which is adjacent to Purdue University. NineTwelve, a... Read More
New York Company Setting Up Production Plant in Indiana
A New York-based developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology has announced plans for a new facility in Jasper County. Bion Environmental Technologies says it will develop a sustainable... Read More
ERAPSCO Awarded Military Contract Boost
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a more than $8 million contract boost to ERAPSCO of Columbia City. The funding is in addition to a previously awarded contract for the production and deliver... Read More
High Alpha Startup Focusing on ‘H-Commerce’
A new startup launched out of Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha aims to serve as a digital concierge service for e-commerce brands. Humankind, co-founded by former Target executive David We... Read More
Bloomington Startup Lands Funding
Bloomington-based Townee has secured $20,000 in funding from Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures' Community Ideation Fund. The startup has developed a platform to allow small businesses to connect wit... Read More
First Financial to Merge Subsidiaries
The board of directors for Terre Haute-based First Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: THFF) has approved a merger of two of its subsidiaries. The company says the combination of The Morris Plan Co. of Terre Hau... Read More