Heliponix receives $1M NSF grant

Evansville-based Heliponix LLC is receiving nearly $1 million from a Phase II National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant, as well as $75,000 in matching funds from Elevate Ventures in Indianapolis. The agbioscience startup says the funding will help it continue research and development efforts for its automated aeroponic appliance.... Read More

LaPorte County deploys new strategy for economic development

LaPorte County is taking a new approach for economic development it hopes will lead to new business investments. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report LaPorte-based AME Consulting is in charge of what’s now called the Center for Economic Development, Planning and Government Affairs.... Read More

More big donors want to be anonymous

When DePauw University announced last spring that it had received a $20 million gift to help establish its new School of Business and Leadership, university leaders were effusive in thanks to the donors, Sharon Ubben and her late husband, Timothy, graduates of the class of 1958.... Read More

Lilly CEO bullish on momentum in 2023

This year is slated to be a big one for Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. as the pharmaceutical giant plans to release four new medicines to the public, with even more in the pipeline. CEO Dave Ricks said the momentum was created by tailwinds in 2022.... Read More

IPS board delays operating referendum vote

The IPS board on Saturday agreed to delay a vote on a $400 million operating referendum to support its Rebuilding Stronger plan. The decision comes amid criticism, including how much funding affiliated charter schools would receive if it is approved.... Read More

NAWBO presents Visionary Awards

The Indiana chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners has announced the 2022 honorees of its Visionary Award. The organization says the awards honors the success of women business owners and those that support them.... Read More

Rebooted data privacy bill moving through Statehouse

After her consumer data privacy legislation died in the House last year, a Fort Wayne lawmaker says she’s totally reworked the language and is optimistic the proposal will gain a better reception this year. Sen. Liz Brown, a Republican, said Senate Bill 5 is “very very different” from the legislation that the General Assembly considered last year.... Read More

Lighting ceremony for Electric Works sign

Fort Wayne city officials and leaders from mixed-use innovation district Electric Works will Monday throw the switch on an electric sign that symbolizes the revitalized venue. The formal lighting of the large sign signals the resurgence of the site that previously served as a center of innovation and manufacturing for the General Electric Co.... Read More