Ray Crowe, who led the boys basketball team at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis to four state finals appearances, will be posthumously inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. The IHSAA says Crowe, who passed away in 2003, will be the first Indiana high school basketball coach to be inducted.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Vera Bradley Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) is reporting full-year net income of $17.8 million in 2021, up from $8.7 million during the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Rob Wallstrom says the company essentially returned to pre-pandemic revenue levels.... Read More
Evansville-based startup Utiliz has won first place in the Spring 2022 Crossroads Pitch Competition held at The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship and coworking. Utiliz, which won by unanimous vote, helps determine when water utility pipes are likely to fail.... Read More
Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $267 million, compared to $133 million during the same period a year ago. Chief Executive Officer Bob Martin says the company's performance was extremely strong, despite supply chain challenges.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Webster’s Sporting Goods has been acquired by Distinct Images, a supplier of imprinted apparel and promotional products also based in Indy. Founder Dick Webster says the deal comes at an opportune time as the company’s focus has shifted from retail sporting goods to embroidery, letter jackets and uniforms.... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana is adding to its offerings. The university is introducing a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree program, as well as three new certification programs.... Read More
Elkhart-based Truck Accessories Group LLC has rebranded to LEER Group. The company, which manufactures components for the automotive aftermarket, says the name change better reflects its collection of companies and the strength of its brands.... Read More
Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Arizona-based Rockford Corp. and the Rockford Fosgate brand. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More
The Indianapolis Colts have launched a program that aims to expand the team’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The Colts say the Tony Dungy Diversity Fellowship offers diverse candidates the opportunity to gain football coaching career experience while providing the team with access to talented coaches.... Read More
Chicago-based Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is planning to open its fourth central Indiana location. The popular deep dish pizzeria is expected to open its Greenwood location in the Shops at Smith Valley this summer.... Read More
