Farmers aren't immune to the national economy anxiety flogging everyone from government officials to consumers to tech giants. However, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer found that farmers are relaxing a smidge and feeling cautiously optimistic about the state and future of the country's agricultural economy. ... Read More
Egglife Foods Inc. just cracked a national distribution deal putting its Indiana-made egg white wraps on Whole Foods market shelves. CEO David Kroll calls the move "a major win" for the Chicago-based company. ... Read More
A Las Vegas-based not-for-profit founded by former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt is planning to relocate its headquarters to Carmel. Conquer Paralysis Now said it will spend $21.4 million to purchase, renovate and equip the former Five Seasons Family Sports Club.... Read More
Landmark Recovery is planning to implement a 30-day employee furlough this week. Our partners at WPTA-TV report the decision comes after the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction revoked the licenses for three of the company's Indiana locations.... Read More
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is providing new details on its newest roller coaster. The Spencer County theme park previously teased the project, which it called "Project Gravy Boat," but on Tuesday confirmed the ride will be known as "Good Gravy!"... Read More
The new leader of Purdue University Northwest's White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management begins Tuesday.... Read More
U.S. District Judge J.P. Hanlon ruled late Friday that claims by Indianapolis Public Schools teacher Kayla Smiley that the law infringes on her First Amendment free speech rights and is too vague to be enforced were insufficient to justify a preliminary injunction blocking the law.... Read More
An independent panel of previous award winners, CEOs and other leaders chose Peterman and evaluated him and other candidates for characteristics like entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. The award celebrates ambitious business leaders who are seek to build a better world.... Read More
Indianapolis-based TechPoint has released a report detailing the progress of its Mission41K initiative. The growth initiative for Indiana’s tech ecosystem launched the effort in September with the goal of adding 41,000 tech workers in the state by 2030.... Read More
Over 160 hospitals serve patients in Indiana. Five were honored as the best in the state in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals ranking for their care, offerings and specialties.... Read More
Officials in Indianapolis will break ground Tuesday on the sixth expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, as well as the construction of a more than 800-room hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The projects represent a total investment of $710 million.... Read More
The ACLU of Indiana has filed a petition for rehearing, asking the Indiana Supreme Court to allow a preliminary injunction on the state's near-total abortion ban to remain in effect pending continued efforts to obtain injunctive relief.... Read More
Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics is reporting a second quarter net loss of $2.9 million, compared to a loss of $333,000 in Q2 2022. Despite the drop, CEO David Bailey said he is pleased with the company's execution across its portfolio during the quarter.... Read More
Purdue university announced Monday that it raised $613 million in research awards and $610 million in private contributions during the fiscal year that ended June 30. Both represent a steady increase over the years in funding.... Read More
Easterseals Northern Indiana has named Lichelle Boyd as the disability services not-for-profit's new chief financial officer, the organization announced Monday. She enters the role with 25 years in finance, health care and leadership.... Read More
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis not-for-profit supporting local charter schools, is awarding $1.69 million to four K-12 and adult charter school networks. The awards will support charter networks looking to grow existing campuses or open new ones.... Read More
South Bend Youth Hockey wants to add a third rink to its Ice Box facility, growing capacity for one of the city's largest draws for out-of-town visitors.... Read More
Fort Wayne will play host to the USA Boccia 2023 National Championships this week. It will be the first time the event for what is billed as the world's most inclusive sport will be held in Indiana.... Read More
Jasper-based German American Bank is reporting second quarter net income of $22.1 million, up from $20.8 million during the same period last year. CEO Neil Dauby said the results represent a "solid second quarter operating performance."... Read More
Cicero could be left out as development accelerates north along the U.S. 31 corridor and the town looks to expand west. Cicero leaders are searching for groundwater sources on the town’s west side to complement four wells that draw from an aquifer on its east side off East 236th Street.... Read More
