Enrollment is now open for Indy Summer Learning Labs, a five-week enrichment program aimed at boosting learning over summer break. The program provides academic instruction and activities for Marion County students in grades one through nine from June 21 to July 22.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures is planning to invest $660,000 in 15 early-stage startups through its Elevate Nexus Regional Pitch Competitions. Elevate says applications for three competitions are open to Indiana-based startups until April 18.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation has issued a Request For Information to help inform the state’s electric vehicle implementation plan. INDOT says it is set to receive about $14.7 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula funds this year and expects to invest $100 million for EV charging infrastructure over the next five years.... Read More
Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. (Nasdaq: KIDS) is acquiring orthopedic device company MD Orthopaedics in Iowa. The $19.6 million transaction includes MD Orthopaedics' bracing product lines and its patented Mitchell Ponseti Ankle-Foot Orthosis system for the treatment of clubfoot.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers has named Dr. Adam Hahs its chief science officer. Additionally, the autism services provider has appointed Jana Sarno to the position of chief clinical officer and Kim Strunk as head of clinical strategy.... Read More
The city of Jasper is advancing to the finals of Minnesota-based nonprofit Strong Towns' 2022 Strongest Town contest. The contest aims to highlight towns and cities that are working hard to become stronger by putting processes, systems, and commitments in place to build financially resilient communities.... Read More
Comcast Corp. (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is hiring 300 virtual inbound sales representatives throughout its central division, which includes Indiana. Comcast says the sales reps will work directly with customers over the phone to promote and sell its products and services.... Read More
Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana is awarding nearly $120,000 in grants to 26 economic development organizations. Duke Energy says the funding is intended to catalyze job creation and investment throughout the state.... Read More
Indiana Black Expo says it is expanding its Black Business Training Institute to meet demand for the business management training. The Indianapolis-based organization is adding 95 seats to the training program, which will now accept a total of 120 business owners into its inaugural cohort.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development, along with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Indiana Business Research Center, have received a $750,000 grant as a first-round winner of the Democratizing our Data Challenge. The challenge aims to improve the connection between education and workforce data systems.... Read More
