Food packaging maker invests in Fort Wayne plant

Illinois-based D&W Fine Pack is making a multi-million-dollar investment in its Fort Wayne facility. The company, which makes a variety of food packaging products, says the move will allow it to make products from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.... Read More

Weaver Popcorn partners with military veteran nonprofit

Whitestown-based Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing has unveiled a new flavor of its ready-to-eat popcorn, while also announcing a partnership with the national Folds of Honor Foundation. The nonprofit provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of America's fallen or disabled service-members. ... Read More

Smart concrete sensors called next big thing in tech

Technology developed by a civil engineering professor at Purdue University to make “smart concrete” has captured the attention of Fast Company magazine. The innovation, developed by Professor Luna Lu is being called one of the of the “Next Big Things in Tech."... Read More

Workforce Pilot participants named

Business Equity for Indy (BEI) has unveiled the participants in its inaugural Workforce Pilot program. Announced earlier this year, the program aims to provide evidence-based strategies to reduce racial disparities and drive equity among businesses.... Read More

MonoSol workers protest at Procter & Gamble HQ

Members of Teamsters Local 135 traveled to Cincinnati to protest outside the headquarters of Procter & Gamble. The union members are calling on P&G to "demand its key supplier MonoSol end forced overtime for workers and bargain a fair contract."... Read More

Carmel printing-services firm acquired

Carmel-based printing services  business UN Communications Group Inc. has been acquired by Troy, Michigan-based marketing communications firm Phoenix Innovate, the companies announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal, which closed Tuesday, were not disclosed.... Read More

Women’s Fund names new leader

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana has named Tamara Winfrey-Harris president, succeeding founding president Jennifer Pope Baker, who led the organization for 23 years. Winfrey-Harris steps into her new role on January 9. ... Read More

Wawa planning expansion into Indiana

Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa on Wednesday is expanding into three Midwestern states, including Indiana. The company has not yet identified specific locations, but a spokesperson says they are looking at several potential sites.... Read More

THOR drives into economic headwinds

Elkhart-based THOR Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is reporting first quarter net income of $136.2 million, down from $242.2 million during the same period a year ago. The recreational vehicle maker says it has been negatively affected by macroeconomic headwinds.... Read More

IU researchers examine games and grief

Dealing with grief can be especially challenging during the holiday season. A unique study launched by a team at the Indiana University Bloomington Luddy School of Informatics is examining how video games might help. ... Read More

AMR scales back emergency response services in Indy

A Colorado-based emergency medical response services provider says it is scaling back operations in central Indiana. American Medical Response says it is eliminating an undisclosed number of jobs in Indy, though employees are being offered positions elsewhere.... Read More