The process to select a new operator or manager of the 400-acre sports campus was discussed Monday night at a meeting between the Westfield City Council and Redevelopment Commission.... Read More
Grace College in northern Indiana will continue offering free tuition for in-state students in families making $60,000 or less in the coming fall semester. The college supports such students through a combination of federal, state and institutional aid.... Read More
The funds are already being put to use in Evansville. Lab renovations are underway, and marketing efforts are being developed to increase the awareness of health care career opportunities in the region. “This partnership will help build a stronger pipeline of students, which leads to a stronger pipeline of workforce, a healthier community and higher paying jobs,” said Daniela Vidal, chancellor at Ivy Tech Evansville.... Read More
A group of local organizations has launched a free membership program designed to advance racial equity among businesses in central Indiana. Business Equity for Indy says the program gives businesses an opportunity to unlock what it calls the...... Read More
Franklin, Tennessee-based Landmark Recovery has filed a petition to reinstate the licenses for its addiction treatment centers in Mishawaka, Bluffton and Carmel. The filing comes about two weeks after the licenses were revoked. ... Read More
Amplified Sciences was recently awarded $165,000 from angel investors at VisionTech. The award comes as investment in female-led companies lags in 2023.... Read More
The National FFA Organization has reported a record enrollment of students potentially interested in careers in agriculture. The Indianapolis-based organization announced its membership is at an all-time high and growing.... Read More
A group that produced a report on the quality of reading instruction programs at teachers colleges nationwide has revised its score for Ball State University from a failing grade to an A. ... Read More
Carmel-based MBX Biosciences has received clearance from federal regulators to move its second experimental drug into human testing. The FDA gave the green light to test a drug for post-bariatric hypoglycemia, a serious complication of bariatric surgery.... Read More
USI will partner with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership to study quality of life with the support of a $250,000 Lilly Endowment grant.... Read More
Crossroads Solar, a growing small business in South Bend, sets out to offer its employees a second chance. The South Bend Common Council approved a tax abatement request last month as Crossroads Solar prepares to bring on a second production line.... Read More
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants, including one in southern Indiana, as it looks to lower costs. Tyson said that it will shift production to other facilities and halt operations at the plant by March 1, 2024.... Read More
Fresh off the most-attended gathering in its history, Indianapolis convention staple Gen Con has no plans to leave the city anytime soon. The Seattle-based tabletop gaming convention has signed a four-year extension to stay in Indy through 2030.... Read More
Athletes will descend on the city from April 26 through 28 at Plassman Athletic Center at the Plassman Athletic Center of the Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities. The facility has 190,000 square feet of adaptive event space and four basketball courts.... Read More
Lakeland Internet announced the beginning of a home fiber project in the northeast Indiana town of Hamilton. The company's Fiber-to-the-Home project is expected to bring "ultra-fast, reliable internet" to homes in the area about 160 miles northeast of Indy.... Read More
IWU officials say they expect to teach essential business and personal finance skills through new courses at the Plainfield Correctional Facility.... Read More
The executive engineer-in-residence at iNDustry Labs says the organization has gained traction since its inception in 2019. DeSalle said the region has the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation, but doesn't have the best productivity.... Read More
The Purdue University Board of Trustees made several big approvals during its meeting on Friday. Chief among them are the construction of a new terminal at the Purdue Airport as well as a nearly 900-bed residence hall on the West Lafayette campus.... Read More
The Fort Wayne Amazon Robotics fulfillment center opened in early April with plans to employ about 1,000 people. The center is 630,000 square feet with "first-of-its-kind robotics technology" to be used in the state. ... Read More
State budget leaders approved $120 million in incentives Friday for $3.2 billion manufacturing facility that the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said could bring 1,400 jobs to Indiana. The IEDC declined to reveal details about the company.... Read More
