Indianapolis-based FitzMark Inc. has acquired Logistics Made Simple, a flatbed-focused logistics firm headquartered in Tennessee. The transportation company says this acquisition adds 80 employees and two offices to its operations. FitzMark says both Logistics Made Simple locations will operate under the FitzMark name. “Combining forces with Logistics Made Simple adds a significant vertical to our platform […]... Read More
Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) says it is providing its employees with another bonus for work performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grocery chain says it will provide all of its hourly associates with a “Hero Bonus” of $2 per hour, which will be applied to hours worked between March 29 and April 18. The company says […]... Read More
Evansville-based Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE: BERY) is investing in additional specialty machinery to produce certain high-efficiency Personal Protective Equipment. According to a news release, Berry’s new line is targeted towards the industrial face mask and cabin air filtration markets and will be equipped with the company’s proprietary charging technology. The plastics manufacturer says the products being developed […]... Read More
The Lilly Endowment Inc. has announced that it will provide The Salvation Army with $15 million to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts. Lilly's $15 million donation is being made in the form of two gr... Read More
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says the Noblesville Small Business Resilience Grant program will provide up to $10,000 to small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is designed to help small businesses to remain operational by supporting unmet immediate needs such as maintaining payroll and paying rent and utilities, among other expenses. “Noblesville’s grant program […]... Read More
Lehigh Hanson Inc. says the start of construction of its new Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mitchell in Lawrence County will be delayed. The company says construction could be delayed by up to one yea... Read More
Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Purdue University in West Lafayette has launched more than 30 research projects and has applied for funding for nearly 20 additional projects...... Read More
Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. (NYSE: HI) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Milacron LLC has completed the sale of its Cimcool business to DuBois Chemicals Inc. As reported earlier th... Read More
Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett says the coronavirus has pushed back some of the city’s major projects and has put a hold on growth. The mayor tells our partners at WTHI-TV the flow of money in the community has slowed down tremendously as many people stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work on several […]... Read More
The Southwest Indiana Chamber and the Growth Alliance and Economic Development Coalition have opened two Evansville-area locations to collect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare profess... Read More
