Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Alabama-based Regions Bank are launching a tuition-free program for small business owners in economically underserved areas. The Inner City Capital Connections program offers coaching and training, as well as insights and strategies to grow businesses and build long-term success.... Read More
The U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding a $1.7 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Northwest Central Indiana Community Partnerships Inc. in West Lafayette. The funding will be used to expand broadband access in central Indiana in support of the region’s manufacturing, agricultural and technology industries.... Read More
Ohio-based First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has increased its minimum wage to $18 per hour. The bank, which has a large presence in Indiana, says the change affects all Indiana employees, as well as those in the other states it serves.... Read More
Harrison County has been designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. The designation, which comes from the Indiana Broadband Office, aims to show that a community is working to reduce barriers to broadband infrastructure investment.... Read More
The Indiana Canine Assistance Network has received a $1.5 million gift from Mike and Judy Harrington. The Zionsville-based nonprofit, which specializes in accredited service dog training and placement, says the donation will help expand its service dog placements throughout the state.... Read More
The Indiana Arts Commission has released new research regarding how the state's municipalities are utilizing local arts and culture and economic development strategies. The Planning with Arts & Culture report was produced by Dr. Emily Wornell and Brian Blackford of the Indiana Communities Institute of Ball State University.... Read More
Illinois-based LRS, a waste diversion, recycling and portable services provider, has acquired Junoll Services in South Bend, a provider of roll-off dumpsters and transfer station services. Financial terms were not disclosed.... Read More
St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago is preparing to open its redesigned $2.7 million inpatient Intermediate Care Unit on Tuesday. The hospital says the 36-bed unit, now located on the sixth floor, features patient comfort amenities and critical care efficiencies.... Read More
Indianapolis-based DRONEDEK Corp. has selected Jackie Byers to serve as chief financial officer. Byers succeeds Richard Ohrn, who also served as the company’s treasurer.... Read More
Jessica Cox has been named chief operating officer for Launch Terre Haute and the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Cox most recently served as director of operations for the chamber.... Read More
