A new report commissioned by Explore Evansville found that tourism spending in southwest Indiana during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in April totaled $6.6 million. The study, conducted by Pennsylvania-based Rockport Analytics, focused on the...... Read More
Agriculture producers across the country continue to express concern over their farms' performance, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. However, many producers noted an increase in the offers they've received for...... Read More
Purdue University this week announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the Dominican Republic to help the country build its semiconductor ecosystem. The university said the partnership will also bolster joint research and...... Read More
The CEO of Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms says Seymour was chosen for the company's second egg washing and packing facility after a search of several locations across the Midwest. The company said last week it would build the facility on a 72-acre site.... Read More
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has announced plans to make additional resources available to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Among the resources is an Indiana stop on the SBA's Seed Fund Road Tour later this month.... Read More
Ekō Solutions, a subsidiary of Fishers-based Land Betterment Corp. is partnering with Evansville-based agriculture technology startup Anu to build autonomous fresh produce growing systems inside refurbished shipping containers.... Read More
Lebanon-based Gillman Do It Best Home Centers is adding to its Indiana portfolio with the acquisition of Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon and Seymour. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.... Read More
The Ports of Indiana is already taking positive steps forward just weeks after launching its Indiana Container Initiative. The port authority announced Tuesday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has approved a proposal to establish the first...... Read More
Elkhart-based ITR Concession Co. has implemented its annual increase to toll rates along the Indiana Toll Road. The company says the toll rate for a full-length trip across the 157-mile toll road for a Class 2 passenger vehicle will now be $15.54.... Read More
Knox County Indiana Economic Development on Monday announced plans for a $35 million apartment project designed to support talent attraction and retention. Simplified Developments says the project is expected to bring 240 market-rate apartments to the city.... Read More
