Holcomb to Lead Delegation to Slovakia, Israel

Governor Eric Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Slovakia and Israel later this month. Holcomb's office says the trip will focus on increasing Indiana’s international engagement and cultivating new business relationships in central Europe and the Middle East.... Read More

Foundation Awards $3.2M to Disability Service Providers

The AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne is awarding a second round of Vantage Grants totaling more than $3.2 million to four nonprofit disability service providers in northeast Indiana. The foundation says the Arc of Wabash County, Life Adult Day Academy, The League, and The Arc of LaGrange will each receive a portion of the funding.... Read More

Partners to Bring Internet to Ohio River Valley

New Hampshire-based Senet Inc., a provider of cloud-based software and services, and GRiT Technologies LLC, located in the Gibson County town of Haubstadt, are forming a partnership to deliver carrier-grade LoRaWAN connectivity to the Ohio River Valley and surrounding areas. GRiT Technologies says the partnership enables its service provider partners to easily add new services, such as Internet of Things, to their businesses.... Read More

Muncie Working to Bring Hotel to City’s East Side

The Muncie Redevelopment Commission will fund a study to determine the viability of building a hotel on the east side of the city. According to reporting from The Star Press, Mayor Dan Ridenour says a developer has expressed interest in bringing a new inn to the city.... Read More

United Way of Allen County CEO Resigns

United Way of Allen County has announced that Matthew Purkey is resigning as president and chief executive officer. The nonprofit says Chief Financial Officer Greg Johnson will become interim CEO until a permanent successor is named.... Read More

Infrastructure Projects to Improve Roads, Bridges

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced $162 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural Indiana. INDOT says the funding will help the communities invest in local road and bridge improvements, as well as sidewalk projects for improved pedestrian access.... Read More

UE Hires Search Firm for New Athletics Director

The University of Evansville has hired TurnkeyZRG in New Jersey to assist in a national search for its next director of athletics. UE says it has also formed a nine-person advisory committee made up of current and former student-athletes, faculty, coaches, administrators, and trustees to assist in the search.... Read More

Hopebridge Looking to Fill Thousands of Jobs

An Indianapolis-based autism services provider is looking to fill its lofty hiring goals. Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers will today host a nationwide hiring event in an effort to fill multiple positions. In January, the company detailed plans to add 4,000 jobs as it prepares to open 40 new centers around the country.... Read More

Indiana Chamber CEO to Retire

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has announced the long-term retirement plans of its president and chief executive officer. Kevin Brinegar, who has led the organization for 20 years, is set to retire in January 2024.... Read More