A team of Purdue University researchers are working to develop a rapid, pen-side test for African swine fever, a highly contagious swine disease in the Dominican Republic. Mohit Verma, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue, has been awarded a $1 million grant for the project.... Read More
Los Angeles-based private investment firm Angeles Equity Partners LLC has acquired Mid-State Engineering LLC in Tipton and RōBEX LLC in Ohio. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Angeles says the combination will create an industrial automation integration platform that will support material handling consolidation.... Read More
Riggs Community Health Center Inc. is planning to open a new affordable healthcare center in Frankfort. Riggs, which serves Tippecanoe and Boone counties, says final approvals have been completed and construction is underway to renovate a 7,500-square-foot facility.... Read More
Independence Science, an educational technology company in the Purdue Research Park, has received a one-year grant from the National Science Foundation to develop Sci-Dot, a multiline Braille device that collects and analyzes scientific data. Purdue says the nearly $255,000 grant will help the company create a more inclusive laboratory experience for blind and deaf-blind students to prepare them for STEM careers.... Read More
The Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Marion Philharmonic Orchestra have joined forces to become Orchestra Indiana. Scott Watkins, who will serve as executive director, says the union grew from an idea to share conductors and resources.... Read More
Texas-based residential developer Aspen Heights Partners has closed on the site for a new apartment complex in Bloomington. Aspen Heights Bloomington will provide space for 671 beds throughout four buildings.... Read More
Indianapolis-based lithium battery recycler Retriev Technologies has named David Klanecky chief executive officer and Luke Kissam chairman of the board of directors. Retriev says the appointments are part of efforts to bolster its leadership team to take advantage of growth opportunities.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is launching a Technical Assistance project led by the National Skills Coalition in Washington D.C. The DWD says it is seeking input from essential workers and employers about worker skillsets and training opportunities as part of ongoing efforts to support the skills advancement of Hoosiers.... Read More
Mainstream Fiber Networks in Nashville, Indiana is partnering with New Jersey-based AmeriCrew Inc. to expand broadband infrastructure across the state. The partners say the project will add 275 miles of fiber installation for new broadband projects and expansions in existing Mainstream service areas.... Read More
The South Bend Cubs will Wednesday host a job fair to fill open gameday positions for the 2022 season. The team says the fair, which was postponed from its original date in February, will be held inside the Pepsi Stadium Club at Four Winds Field.... Read More
