Vincennes University is partnering with e-commerce giant Amazon to offer employees a fully-funded college education through the Amazon Career Choice program. VU says the program offers hourly Amazon employees the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certificate, with Amazon covering tuition, fees and book costs.... Read More
Vincennes University is launching a new direct admit transfer agreement with the University of Evansville. The university says the agreement guarantees that its graduates will have spot in UE's engineering program, along with a scholarship worth a minimum of $18,000.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics Inc. (Nasdaq: STLD) is reporting record second quarter net income of $1.2 billion, compared to $712 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Mark Millett says despite softening hot roll coil steel pricing, the company saw record quarterly steel shipments of 3.1 million tons based on solid steel demand from the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Glick Philanthropies is awarding grants totaling more than $1.8 million to 34 organizations in central Indiana. Glick says the recipients are focused on supporting arts and creative expression, advancing education, helping those in need, and promoting self-sufficiency.... Read More
Indianapolis-based CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and life safety company, has acquired Hamrick Fire Systems LLC in Columbus, Ohio. CertaSite says the acquisition marks its sixth in Ohio and eighteenth overall.... Read More
Goshen College has been awarded a $4 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration. The college says the funding will allow it to renovate the historic Westlawn Hall, triple the size of its nursing facilities and expand enrollment.... Read More
New Jersey-based Craft Work Capital Investments LLC has completed a controlling investment in Greenwood-based Sexson Mechanical Co., the firm announced this week. Craft Work says Sexson will remain under its current name, led by President Corey Stein, who has been with the company for more than a decade.... Read More
The city of Crawfordsville has named Sarah Campbell the new director of operations for Fusion 54, the city’s collaborative co-working studio. Campbell most recently served as assistant director for front desk operations at Indiana State University.... Read More
Indiana and AT&T are collaborating to bring a fiber network to more than 6,000 homes, businesses and farms throughout the state. The $13 million project, which is contingent on a final contract between the state and AT&T, would bring high-speed broadband to portions of nine counties.... Read More
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has announced plans to open a new substance use disorder recovery center for pregnant women and mothers. The Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center is being funded through a $675,000 Community Development Block Grant through the Indy's Department of Metropolitan Development.... Read More
