As health care organizations combat a nationwide nurse shortage, enrollment in nursing programs in southwest Indiana is increasing. However, college representatives believe more faculty and clinical sites are needed to accommodate additional students.... Read More
Jasper-based PIER Group is nominated for Tech Company of the Year at this year’s Mira Awards. President of Operations Charles Stafford spoke with Inside INdiana Business about the company’s challenges and successes.... Read More
Louisville-based Churchill Downs opened Owensboro Racing & Gaming in western Kentucky near the southern Indiana border last week. The venue welcomed more than 1,000 customers through the doors within the first hour of business on Feb. 12.... Read More
Jasper-based Indiana Furniture is in the running for the Conexus Indiana Manufacturing Innovation Award at this year’s Mira Awards. Vice President of Operations Chad Nord spoke with IIB about the company’s longevity and the project behind the nomination.... Read More
In 2024, Amy Rhodes was named executive director of Wesselman Woods, an Indiana State Nature Preserve and National Natural Landmark on Evansville's east side. Rhodes spoke with IIB about the path that led her to Wesselman and her goals as executive director.... Read More
New wayfinding signs in Jasper, Ferdinand and Huntingburg are the focus of a Visit Dubois County project to elevate the tourist experience. Of the 19 new signs, 16 feature local artwork on the opposite sides for cross-traffic and foot-traffic viewing. ... Read More
The first hearing for legislation to raise the maximum covered tax amount captured in the Evansville professional sports and convention development area was held at the Indiana Statehouse last week. ... Read More
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. is one of the newest members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. Chief Transformation Officer Carrie Hillyard spoke with IIB about the mission to achieve equitable student outcomes.... Read More
Organization leaders in the Evansville region searching for a unique team-building experience will find what they’re looking for at Carey Springs Farm. The operation offers professional development and leadership training with equine-assisted learning.... Read More
Va Cun, director of philanthropy at the Community Action Program of Evansville, is a member of the inaugural class of the Lilly Scholars Network Academy. Cun spoke with Inside INdiana Business about her experience so far in the LSN Academy.... Read More
