United Companies names new chief

Evansville-based United Companies has named a new chief executive. Amy Romain Barron, who currently serves as United's vice president, will take over as the company's new CEO.... Read More

Community Healthcare System, Aetna reach contract agreement

Munster-based Community Healthcare System and Connecticut-based healthcare insurance provider Aetna Inc. have reached a contract agreement to avoid coverage termination. Last month, the organizations failed to reach an agreement, and Aetna was expected to cease as an in-network provider Jan. 15.... Read More

Angola’s Tradition Transport acquired

Angola-based Tradition Transport Group Inc. and its corporate subsidiaries are being acquired by Florida-based Aqua Power Systems Inc. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Tradition CEO Tim Evans says the acquisition positions the company for next-level growth.... Read More

Elwood Staffing buys Idaho firm

Columbus-based Elwood Staffing has acquired Boise-based IES Custom Staffing Solutions, an industrial and clerical staffing services provider with offices throughout Idaho and northern Utah. Elwood says the acquisition bolsters its service capabilities and advances its continued growth plans.... Read More

South Bend finalizes Oaklawn agreement

The city of South Bend has finalized a funding agreement with Oaklawn that will establish and launch a 24/7 behavioral crisis center. The agreement provides $2.7 million for Oaklawn to invest into the Memorial Epworth building, establish the Behavioral Crisis Center and fund the first year of operations.... Read More

Indy lays out 2023 legislative priorities

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has detailed the city's legislative priorities for the upcoming 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Hogsett says the city's priorities will center around several key areas, including infrastructure, housing, public safety, and public health.... Read More