Mary Roberts

Purdue Research Aims to Improve Intersection Safety

Researchers from Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are developing technology that could help improve the safety of drivers at intersections. Howell Li, principal research analyst at Purdue's Lyles School of Civil Engineering, and his team are working on what they call "traffic signal cabinets," technology that can adjust traffic signals to reduce the number of drivers who run red lights. Li says the technology can ease a driver's "dilemma zone," and help them clear intersections more safely and efficiently.... Read More

Merchants Bancorp Receives Top Performance Ranking

Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp (Nasdaq: MBIN) has been recognized as the best-performing bank in the country by the 2021 S&P Global Market Intelligence Ranking. The annual ranking assesses the performance of community banks and credit unions around the country. ... Read More

Vino Indiana Announces Warehouse Expansion

Vino Indiana, a distributor of wines and spirits throughout Indiana, is planning an expansion of its Wolcottville headquarters. Vino says the decision to expand its warehouse facility is due to "explosive growth" and increased sales at its LaGrange County operations.... Read More

Indiana Wood Manufacturers Ranked Among ‘North America’s Largest’

Twenty wood manufacturing firms from around the Hoosier State have been included on the 2022 FDMC 300 list, which ranks the largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office and component producers in North America. Jasper-based MasterBrand Cabinets ranks No. 3 overall on the list, which ranks companies by annual sales.... Read More

Ball State Marks Record-Breaking Fundraising Event

Ball State University is celebrating the best single day of fundraising in the school's history, following the results of its fourth annual One Ball State Day. The university says it received more than 7,000 gifts totaling more than $1 million during its 24-hour online fundraising event.... Read More

BraunAbility, SAWs to Build 50 ADA Ramps

BraunAbility, a Winamac-based manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and lifts, is partnering with Servants at Work Inc. in Indianapolis to build 50 ramps in 50 days. BraunAbility says the ramps will be built in communities where its employees live and work.... Read More

Empowered Ventures Details Unique Acquisition Model

Carmel-based Empowered Ventures, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, is planning more Midwest growth. The company made two acquisitions over the last year and plans to spend up to $60 million over the next five years to complete more buyouts. Instead of traditional owners or investors, Chief Executive Officer Chris Fredericks says the employee-owned business offers its employees the opportunity to essentially own part of the company through their retirement plan.... Read More

West Fork Whiskey Names Executive Chef

Indianapolis-based distillery West Fork Whiskey has named Carlos Salazar executive chef of its new restaurant in Westfield. In the role, Salazar will lead the company’s culinary experiences highlighting Indiana agriculture.... Read More

Indianapolis Progress Committee Names Executive Director

The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee has named Emily Koschnick its next executive director. In her new role, Koschnick will serve as a cabinet member in Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration, in which she previously served as deputy communications director.... Read More

Seymour Council Approves Cummins’ Tax Abatements

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has received approval for three tax abatements by the Seymour City Council. The Daily Journal reports the abatements have an estimated value of $20.4 million in investments to promote development in the community.... Read More