NIL paying off for Horizon League female athletes

The commissioner of the Horizon League says many of the league's female athletes are taking full advantage of the NCAA's rules surrounding name, image and likeness. Lach said the league's top three NIL earners since the partnership began are all women.... Read More

Gary Airshow to return after seven years

For the first time in seven years, the Gary Airshow will take flight over the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Gary/Chicago International Airport has announced the show will take place in August for the first time since 2016.... Read More

Old National loan program to ‘level playing field’ for underserved businesses

Evansville-based Old National Bank has created a loan program specifically geared for businesses that are minority or women-owned, in underserved communities, and often struggle to access capital. Lending teams from the Empowerment Small Business Loan Program will evaluate business loan requests, using metrics outside credit scores, which are often used to determine loan risk. ... Read More

Search firm named to find next Indiana Chamber chief

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has commissioned Carmel-based executive search firm Medallion Partners to lead the chamber’s search for its next president and chief executive officer. Current president and CEO Kevin Brinegar announced last March he intends to retire in January 2024.... Read More

Marshall County EDC names new chief

The Marshall County Economic Development Corp. has named Greg Hildebrand president and CEO, succeeding Laura Walls, who left in November after two years in the post. Hildebrand has been serving as interim executive director with MCEDC since last fall.... Read More

Search to fill IURC vacancy begins

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissioner Stefanie Krevda is stepping from her post, saying she wants to spend more time with her family. Krevda, who was first appointed to the IURC in 2018 by Gov. Eric Holcomb, will remain until the end of April. ... Read More

Hoosier home sales begin to stabilize

While far from a full-fledged housing recovery, the Indiana Association of Realtors says home purchases over the past two months is cutting a year-over-year sales gap. The organization says Indiana home sales jumped 17% from January to February with nearly 4,900 homes sold statewide.... Read More

Upland unveils first IU-branded beer

Bloomington-based Upland Brewing Co. has unveiled its first beer branded for Indiana University Athletics. The beer, Hoosier Gameday Lager, was developed based on feedback from IU fans, and the brewery says a portion of sales will go toward IU scholarships.... Read More

IU Northwest sued over allegations of racism, free speech violations

A Black tenured professor at Indiana University Northwest is suing the school over allegations of discrimination on the basis of race, freedom-of-speech rights violations, and illegal firing. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Mark McPhail is suing IUN, the board of trustees, Chancellor Ken Iwama, and two other administrators in federal court.... Read More

Old National expanding into Detroit market

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq: ONB) is growing its footprint in Michigan. The bank announced Thursday it is establishing a commercial banking office in the Detroit metropolitan area and adding seven jobs.... Read More

Purdue see frugal spending with tax refunds

A monthly analysis of consumer spending conducted by Purdue University reveals Americans are more likely to make frugal use of their 2023 tax refunds, including buying “better” food. The Purdue Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability says the national average of a tax refund this year is $1,940. ... Read More

Fishers medtech startup lands more funding

Fishers-based Recovery Force Health said Thursday it has closed on a $1.25 million round of funding. The company has developed an FDA-cleared wearable compression device for hospital patients designed to prevent deep vein thrombosis. ... Read More

IU East chancellor named

A former Indiana University Bloomington professor is returning to the IU system after several years of holding leadership roles at several other institutions. Dennis Rome has been named chancellor of IU East in Richmond, pending approval from the IU Board of Trustees.... Read More