The Duke Energy Foundation in Plainfield is awarding more than $330,000 to 16 organizations throughout the state. The foundation says the grants will help create a pipeline of skilled workers to meet Indiana’s workforce needs.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb has selected Joel Thacker as the new executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Thacker, who currently serves as Indiana State Fire Marshal, succeeds Stephen Cox, who is retiring from public service.... Read More
Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm HUB International Limited has acquired CSi Advisory Services LLC in Indianapolis. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame is planning to expand its East Campus Research Complex with the addition of a second building. The university says the project is being funded by a major gift from alumnus and Emeritus Trustee Ted McCourtney and his wife Tracy.... Read More
Bloomington-based film distribution company Hoosier Films is seeking to raise $36,000 to convert a box truck into a traveling theater. The company says the mobile cinema will visit fairs, festivals, and other venues throughout the state, screening short films made by Hoosier filmmakers.... Read More
Carmel-based CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) is introducing a new brand for its worksite offerings. CNO says Optavise provides employee benefits solutions and unifies three of its existing worksite brands into one go-to market brand.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Hurco Companies Inc. (Nasdaq: HURC) is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $2 million, compared to $2.4 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Greg Volovic says the company's sales and operating income improved despite challenges such as high inflation, vendor delays, competitive labor markets, and continued COVID-19 lockdowns in certain markets.... Read More
Grace College has begun planning for its new Center for Agriculture and is seeking a director and program coordinator. The college says the center is being funded by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. and will be modeled after and incubated by the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College.... Read More
Fishers-based First Internet Bank is raising its minimum hourly wage for full-time employees to $20. The bank says the decision is in response to rising inflation trends.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame is partnering with Catholic universities to establish a consortium for the study of Muslim-Christian relations. Notre Dame is joining the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Rome, the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and Saint Joseph University of Beirut to create a graduate student exchange program for doctoral and master’s degree students in theology.... Read More
