General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against Detroit automakers, a person briefed on the deal said Monday. The deal follows the pattern set with Ford last week and Jeep maker Stellantis over the weekend.... Read More
Mainstream Fiber Networks announced Monday that a "significant" investment from New York-based Searchlight Capital Partners LP will allow for an expansion of high-speed broadband access to thousands of unserved and underserved rural Indiana communities.... Read More
Canadian Solar plans to invest $800 million to build a solar photovoltaic cell production facility in Jeffersonville and create 1,200 jobs over the next several years. The facility will be the company's second production plant in the U.S.... Read More
The United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis.... Read More
The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says officials are looking toward the future after a recent study found that IMS generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for the state over a one-year period.... Read More
A city board next week will consider the creation of a new downtown taxing district to support a planned stadium for the Indy Eleven soccer team, part of the larger $1 billion mixed-use development known as Eleven Park.... Read More
The owners of Illinois-based More Brewing Co. will join officials from the city of Fort Wayne on Monday to break ground on their new restaurant and brewery at the city's North River site. The $6 million project will be the first to be built at the site of a...... Read More
Warrick Trails on Friday marked the grand opening of a new five-mile trail in Newburgh. Executive Director Courtney TenBarge said the trail was designed to seamlessly connect numerous assets throughout the area.... Read More
The center would include 25,000 square feet of space exhibits; a 68-foot-diameter 8K digital planetarium and virtual reality theater called the McCauley Planetarium that would seat 200 people; a fully operational replica of NASA’s Mission Control Center; an observatory with 11 smart telescopes that would have the ability to filter light pollution and provide visitors with a clear view of outer space; and a Mars habitat.... Read More
Each organization looks to bring something to the table: G-Unity, which is founded by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, focuses on serving underserved youth; Pacers Sports & Entertainment is positioned in the industry and has philanthropic motivations; and the STARTedUP Foundation helps children build entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills. ... Read More
The Indiana Department of Health provided the grant to Indiana University Health Foundation and IU Health Community Health so the institutions can hire more community health workers for an expansion of its Indiana WeCare program and iHEART collaborative. ... Read More
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture recently hosted a delegation from Turkey that got a close look at Indiana's hardwood industry. Director Don Lamb said the visit showcased a lesser-known but important aspect to Indiana's agriculture sector.... Read More
Wabash is expanding its parts distribution network and Trailers as a Service as part of a joint venture with California-based investment firm Fernweh Group LLC to grow its e-commerce footing. ... Read More
Indianapolis-based software startup Yourco has closed on a $2 million round of seed funding that the company’s CEO says will help fuel its growth ambitions. The company plans to hire engineering and marketing staff to help the company grow.... Read More
The Perry Township district is also increasing wages for all other support staff.... Read More
Over three-plus hours Wednesday, members painstakingly debated and approved 20 of the 30 recommendations submitted to an interim committee on drainage along with three preliminary drafts of legislation. Then the committee defeated the final report.... Read More
A proposal from Howard County Commissioner Jack Dodd would transform a vacated building and a portion of a street in downtown Kokomo into a public green space. The Kokomo Tribune reports the nearly $2 million project would see the...... Read More
Indianapolis-based Intelinair will be a partner in a $30 million USDA grant project to study ultra-low carbon feedstock.... Read More
Old National Bancorp, the largest bank holding company headquartered in Indiana, announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Nashville-based CapStar Financial Holdings Inc. in a $344 million deal.... Read More
The new president of Trine University in Angola says his school is continuing its momentum of job placement among graduates with many of them staying in Indiana. John Shannon was named Trine's 17th president in January and began his tenure in June.... Read More
