Ivy Tech Community College has named three finalists for the South Bend/Elkhart chancellor post. The college says the candidates, Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper, Dr. Nerita Hughes, and Andrew Williams, each bring a expansive knowledge of higher education and experience.... Read More
Louisiana-based Lamar Advertising Co. (Nasdaq: LAMR), an owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, has acquired Burkhart Advertising Inc. in South Bend. Lamar purchased the advertising company from members of the Burkhart/Miller family, third-generation descendants of company founders Charles and Elinor Burkhart.... Read More
CenterPoint Energy Indiana South has received approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to purchase an additional 335 megawatts of solar energy. The utility says the energy is expected to supply enough power for more than 70,000 homes or 12,000 commercial customers each year.... Read More
Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. (Nasdaq: KIDS) is reporting a first quarter net loss of $9.1 million, compared to a net loss of $10.4 million for the same period last year. ... Read More
Trine University is partnering with Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne to provide a wider range of professional development and educational opportunities for its employees, clients and volunteers. As part of TrineOnline's education credit acceptance, the food bank will be eligible for up to 90 credits hours toward a bachelor's degree program, including credit for their on-the-job training.... Read More
South Bend-based Holladay Properties is donating an additional seven acres of land within its AmeriPlex complex to the Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. in Indianapolis. The land will allow the nonprofit land trust to protect and expand habitat for the endangered Indiana bat.... Read More
South Carolina-based Tech24 has acquired Facilities Management LLC and Peltz Services Inc. in Indianapolis. Facilities Management, which provides repair services, maintenance, and installation of foodservice equipment, is Tech24's eighth acquisition in the food service repair and maintenance market.... Read More
Merrillville-based NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is reporting first quarter net income of $413 million, compared to $281.7 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Lloyd Yates says the company continues to execute growth and sustainability plans for the longevity of the business.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Ambassador Supply, which is an affiliate of private equity firm Ambassador Enterprises, has acquired Tennessee-based Orgain Building Supply. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Ambassador says the acquisition builds upon its continued growth and reach of offerings.... Read More
The Indiana University School of Nursing at IUPUI has received a $16 million gift from IU Health it says will help grow the school's undergraduate student enrollment by 50% over the next three years. IUPUI says the funds will support expansion of classroom, lab and simulation space, as well as student support services.... Read More
