New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. (NYSE: CTLT) has inked a deal with a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) for large scale manufacturing of J&J’s lead vaccine candidate for COVID-19. The collaboration commits to a joint investment for production at the Catalent Biologics facility in Bloomington. Catalent says it plans to add 300 jobs beginning […]... Read More
As Indiana continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts are underway to reopen the state economy. A post-pandemic response team has been assembled to help get businesses churning again. In our Top Story, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger will talk about goals and how quickly Indiana can get back to business.... Read More
A born and bred Hoosier is preparing to take the helm as Indiana University’s new director of intercollegiate athletics. Bill Benner goes one-on-one with Michigan City native Scott Dolson about his plans on navigating collegiate sports during the pandemic and what’s next for IU basketball and football.... Read More
The struggle is real for school corporations trying to engage with students through e-learning. 1st Maker Space says it has a solution with a STEM-based, “take-out” twist. President and CEO Mary Rinehart explains how the kits are helping kids get creative.... Read More
Three Brownsburg High School graduates are doing their part to help provide protective face shields for first responders and hospital workers.... Read More
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Indiana are among the hardest hit by COVID-19 with a significant share of deaths. State leaders are tapping the private sector to help attack the problem, and among its partners is Indianapolis-based startup Probari. Kylie Veleta chats with Probari CEO Dr. Kathleen Unroe about providing support to more than […]... Read More
With Americans across the country stuck at home, demand for jigsaw puzzles is surging. Puzzle makers can’t keep up. Around INdiana Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman visits Package Right in Tipton to see how the puzzle and game maker is keeping up with a big spike in demand.... Read More
Indiana University and IU Health are collaborating in a quest to ensure better patient outcomes and help Hoosier businesses keep their employees safe. President Michael McRobbie and IU Health CEO Dennis Murphy have news of lessons learned during the crisis that could have long term implications for other health issues facing the state.... Read More
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said this week the university is planning to welcome students back to campus in the fall, with precautions that could include COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff that would be processed in a Purdue lab. If that happens, it will be the result of an “all hands-on deck” effort […]... Read More
Could an Eli Lilly and Co. drug used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis work on those suffering from COVID-19? We get a top Lilly executive’s take on the drug and why the company feels obligated to test it.... Read More
Noblesville-based Helmer Scientific is at the center of production of critically needed medical equipment for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CEO Bruce King talks about keeping up with demand to produce medical-grade refrigerators in our Business of Health segment with Kylie Veleta. ... Read More
They call themselves the Mask Mommas and they started in a basement in Greencastle. Now they’re turning out safety masks to as far away as Alaska. Around INdiana Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman takes you to Putnam County to meet them and learn more about what’s behind their mission.... Read More
Indiana’s tech economy ended 2019 with one of the best years for venture capital in history. How did the first quarter of 2020 look? TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier shares the numbers and looks at the impact the coronavirus could have going forward.... Read More
From Lake Michigan to the Ohio River, businesses across the state, companies like Berry Global in Evansville, have shifted production to deliver critical supplies to help fight the coronavirus. We’ll have more on Indiana’s response in our business spotlight.... Read More
The pandemic has essentially grounded the nation’s airlines and airports, including North America’s best—Indianapolis International. The Federal Aviation Administration has money to help. In our Top Story, Indy Airport Executive Director Mario Rodriguez has more on what’s next for the airline industry and your travel plans.... Read More
