Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power is looking to add to its renewable energy portfolio. The utility has issued a Request for Proposals for facilities that will generate about 800 megawatts of wind energy and about 500 MW of solar power.... Read More
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation in Indianapolis has received five grants totaling $34.6 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. The foundation says the funds will be used to support collaborative projects in Indiana’s agbiosciences, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics and technology sectors.... Read More
IndyGo has been awarded $51 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist with lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization says the grant will allow it to maintain its service, personnel, and cleaning and sanitation processes to protect against the spread of pathogens on its buses, while reducing funding gaps until revenue returns to pre-pandemic levels.... Read More
DePauw University President Dr. Lori White made history two years ago when she became the first woman and person of color to be named president of the university. White says she had an "ah ha" moment while visiting campus that led her to accept the leadership role. She discusses challenges related to the pandemic, the looming enrollment cliff, and what it means to lead the liberal arts school.... Read More
The city of Indianapolis and the Indy Arts Council have awarded grants to 60 recipients totaling nearly $500,000 in the second round of the Annual Grants Program COVID-19 Relief Fund. The city says the fund helps nonprofit arts organizations pay for rent or mortgages, utilities, and personnel, among other COVID-19 related expenses.... Read More
The LaPorte County Office of Community and Economic Development's annual report found 1,200 jobs were added in the county last year. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report eight business expansions are primarily responsible for the workforce boom.... Read More
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is planning to open a new restaurant and bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk in Florida. The restaurant, which operates locations in Carmel and Broad Ripple, is expected to open its new location next year.... Read More
Wisconsin-based Geronimo Hospitality Group has named Caralyn Wogan general manager of The Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis. Wogan most recently served as GM of food and beverage operations at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.... Read More
The Hamilton County Commissioners and County Council are planning to set aside $5 million for affordable housing. The county says half of the funds for affordable housing projects would come from the current round of American Rescue Plan Act funding.... Read More
A new foundation has been created to lead the physical development of the WestGate@Crane Technology Park in Odon. The Uplands Science and Technology Foundation aims to grow the park’s capabilities in areas such as microelectronics, artificial intelligence, and hypersonics.... Read More
