The Indiana Department of Transportation has unveiled the next steps in its studies of the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 corridors in northern Indiana. INDOT began its Planning and Environment Linkages studies, known as ProPEL U.S. 30 and ProPEL U.S. 31, last summer.... Read More
The Institute of International Education is out with the Open Doors Report, which shows that Purdue University is among the top higher education institutions for attracting international students. Purdue is ranked No. 8, up one spot from last year.... Read More
Terre Haute-based First Financial Corp. has announced plans to acquire SimplyBank, headquartered in Dayton, Tennessee. The deal, expected to close next year, is valued at $73.4 million. ... Read More
Leaders with the Indiana Farm Bureau are preparing to meet with legislators to discuss the organization's policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The INFB says it will focus on three key issues focused on protecting and enhancing agriculture.... Read More
A startup not-for-profit organization in southwest Indiana is on the hunt for its first leader. CDFI Friendly Evansville Region (CFER) has begun the search for an executive director as it prepares to launch in January.... Read More
Officials in Valparaiso have cut the ribbon on the first phase of the Flounder & Friends Skatepark. Our partners at Lakeshore Public Media report the $2 million project pays tribute to the city's original skatepark, and there are plans for additional phases.... Read More
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says the planned 120,000-square-foot Noblesville Event Center brings his city into the fold as central Indiana grows its reputation as a sports leader in the Midwest. Officials broke ground last week on the 3,400-seat arena.... Read More
Koester Metals Inc., a metal fabrication company in the Steuben County town of Fremont, is under new ownership. The company has been acquired by Iowa-based Distinctive Manufacturing Group, though financial terms are not being disclosed.... Read More
A legal technology and services company previously based in Chicago has relocated its headquarters to Bloomington. Percipient, which switched to a remote work model after the pandemic hit, is now officially operated out of The Mill business incubator.... Read More
Cummins Inc. has been churning out engines for more than 100 years, fueling the Columbus area economy and in the automotive industry—everything from pickups to heavy duty trucks to big earth-moving and mining machines to school buses and delivery trucks.... Read More
