Zionsville secures $3.5M for proposed nature preserve

The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department is being awarded two grants worth a total of $3.5 million to assist with the purchase and development of the Carpenter Nature Preserve. The department has been nominated for a $3 million Next Level Conservation Trust grant for the acquisition of the preserve and a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for phase one development.... Read More

CertaSite expands in Indiana

Indianapolis-based CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and life safety company, has acquired Lafayette-based Ace Fire Protection. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, CertaSite says Ace’s reputation will allow for further expansion.... Read More

Hillenbrand invests $200K in Batesville

Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. (NYSE: HI) is establishing a community fund that will award a total of $200,000 to local organizations over the next four years. The newly-created Hillenbrand Partner with Possibility Fund will contribute $50,000 per year to support Batesville organizations.... Read More

16 Tech awards grants to 11 Indy-area projects

Indianapolis-based 16 Tech Community Corp. is awarding $325,000 in grants to 11 resident-endorsed projects that directly benefit the vitality of nearby neighborhoods. The nonprofit says grants were awarded from two funding pools: the innovation pool funded requests up to $25,000, and the impact pool funded requests up to $100,000.... Read More

Cummins reports steady 2022 results

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is reporting full-year net income of $2.2 billion, up slightly from $2.1 billion in 2021. CEO Jennifer Rumsey said several acquisitions helped drive increased earnings, including record full-year revenues.... Read More