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
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
The ownership group behind Circle Centre Mall in 2022 saw its profit rise for the first time in four years, ahead of what’s expected to be an expansive revamp of the property in coming years. The 28-year-old mall realized a profit of $4.29 million last year.... Read More
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
Business review site Yelp has given Bottleworks Hotel in downtown Indianapolis the top spot on its list of the “Top 100 Places to Stay in 2023,” which it released Wednesday. The rankings are based on ratings and reviews from Yelp users.... Read More
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
Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education has outlined its plans for big changes to Indiana’s education landscape. The goal is to increase the number of Hoosiers with post-high school credentials and boost the state’s dismal college-going rate.... Read More
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
Five TikTok content creators have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Montana's ban on the app, arguing the law is a violation of free speech rights. The Montana residents also argued the state doesn't have any authority over matters of national security. ... Read More
The Pan Am Games was the first of many non-racing events senior vice president of Penske Entertainment Allison Melangton helped host at the track. Now Melangton looks towards the future of IMS under the direction of Penske Entertainment.... Read More
As we continue our Business at the Brickyard series, we look at the NTT IndyCar Series and its economic impact in Indianapolis and Indiana. Mark Miles weighs in on the state of IndyCar racing and why he’s bullish on the future.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to install 19 interstate signs reading “More to Discover IN Indiana” by May 26—just in time for the Indy 500. By the end of June, INDOT is expected to install 57 more entry signs along non-interstate routes.... Read More
Conexus Indiana on Thursday revealed the 2023 cohort of its Rising 30 program. The program recognizes 30 young professionals who "exemplify leadership and innovation" in the state's advanced manufacturing and logistics sector.... Read More
An Indianapolis-based developer has submitted plans to build a 400-home community southeast of the future Eli Lilly and Co. manufacturing campus under construction at the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District in Boone County.... Read More
Purdue University announced Thursday it is leading a $1.5 million partnership with the USDA's Midwest Climate hub. The university said the partners will work to help farmers learn what practices will help them elude the worst effects of climate change.... Read More
Becky Honeywell has been selected as the first executive director of Friends of Indy Animals, a not-for-profit that aims to prevent animal suffering through its support of Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS), the city’s animal shelter. ... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana announced this week that Dr. Shelly Blunt has been appointed to the position of dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Blunt has served as interim dean since January.... Read More
Fishers-based software company Formstack, which raised a state record $425 million growth investment in late 2021, eliminated a significant percentage of its workforce on Wednesday. CEO Chris Byers did not say how many people are losing their jobs.... Read More
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry is launching a workforce development program for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system in Marion County. The program aims to help participants receive better employment opportunities.... Read More
