Indy-based battery company acquired

Indianapolis-based DC Kilowatts, a provider of industrial batteries and chargers for forklifts, telecommunications, and UPS systems, is under new ownership. Wisconsin-based Exponential Power Inc. has acquired the company, though financial terms are not being disclosed.... Read More

Accelera begins electrolyzer production in Minnesota

Columbus-based Accelera by Cummins cut the ribbon Friday on its first U.S. electrolyzer production site. The company said it is utilizing 89,000 square feet of its Fridley, Minnesota facility for the electrolyzer production and plans to add 100 jobs by 2024.... Read More

Miles: IndyCar ‘hitting on all cylinders’

The CEO of Penske Entertainment says IndyCar is the hottest it has been during his tenure at the helm. The series has wrapped up qualifying for this weekend's 107th running of the Indy 500, and Mark Miles says the 2023 season has been successful thus far.... Read More

Rebranded coworking space to open in Hulman building

The coworking space formerly known as Launch Terre Haute is preparing for its formal opening inside the former Hulman & Co. building. The Station has set up shop inside the former Clabber Girl Bake Shop and Museum and is set to open to the community next month.... Read More

Ivy Tech, YMCA partner on childcare for students

Ivy Tech Community College and the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne will next month open a new YMCA Child Watch Site on the college's Coliseum Campus. Ivy Tech said the newly-renovated space will be available exclusively for children of students.... Read More

Purdue brings continued impact to Indy 500

From the Purdue All-American Marching Band to the technology that fuels the race cars on the track, the Purdue presence at the Speedway is very big. "Purdue is part of the fabric of the Indianapolis 500," said Jay Gephart, director of bands at Purdue.... Read More

Genesis Products opens new Goshen plant

Goshen-based Genesis Products this week cut the ribbon on its new manufacturing plant in the Elkhart County city. The facility will produce solid surface countertops for the company's RV and industrial divisions, and Genesis is adding 70 jobs at the facility.... Read More

Indiana unemployment falls in April

Indiana's unemployment rate dropped to 3% in April following a four-month stand at 3.1%. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday the state added 14,200 private sector jobs over the previous month.... Read More

Duke Energy awards workforce development grants

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $300,000 in grants to more than a dozen organizations throughout the state. The foundation said the funding will support continued efforts to provide job search, education and specialized training opportunities.... Read More