A professor emeritus in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University, says prices for Christmas trees this year are running between 12% and 24% higher. Daniel Cassens says the increase dates back to the drought in 2012.... Read More
South Bend-based 1st Source Corp. (Nasdaq: SRCE) has promoted Andrea Short to chief executive officer of its subsidiary, 1st Source Bank. In addition to her new role, Short will continue as president of the bank.... Read More
Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) has completed its acquisition of Transhield, a manufacturer of protective covers for a variety of industries also based in Elkhart. Financial terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed.... Read More
The philanthropic arm of Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics has pledged $3 million to support the Trine University Fort Wayne campus. The building, set to open in the fall of 2024, will house programs in the university's College of Health Professions.... Read More
Shorthanded veterinary clinics are being slammed by the high number of pets acquired during the pandemic and a worsening shortage of workers. Dr. Phil Borst, a veterinarian of 47 years, said the pandemic has undoubtedly supercharged the workload.... Read More
Legislative leaders in the Indiana Statehouse said during Organization Day earlier this month that you could see some movement on decriminalizing some sort of marijuana use in Indiana.... Read More
Purdue University and Ireland-based professional services company Accenture announced a five-year partnership on Monday. Purdue says the company has committed to provide funding to establish the Accenture Smart Factory on the West Lafayette campus.... Read More
As legislators prepare for the start of the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly, several issues are expected to dominate debate. First and foremost will be crafting a new two-year state budget as Indiana prepares for a potential economic downturn. ... Read More
The owner of the former Lafayette Square Mall in Indianapolis on Friday opened a pop-up market for mall tenants as work continues on the property's redevelopment. Sojos Capital says the market will be set up at the former Sears building, rent-free for tenants.... Read More
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full gear, many are wondering how recent challenges in the supply chain will affect the availability of goods. Kyle Cattani at the IU Kelley School of Business, says supply chains are starting to catch up.... Read More
Berry Global Group has reached a cooperation agreement with Ancora Holdings Group and Eminence Capital. The move comes about a year after Ancora called for a comprehensive review of "strategic alternatives" for the plastic packaging products maker.... Read More
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has hired local architecture and design firm CSO to determine the feasibility of a new hotel on the grounds of Indianapolis International Airport. The process is expected to take about six months.... Read More
The number of formal complaints filed against judges is on the rise in Indiana. According to the Indiana Supreme Court’s annual report, there were 609 complaints alleging judicial misconduct filed statewide during fiscal year 2021-2022.... Read More
We are less than a week away from Giving Tuesday, where charitable organizations look to raise additional funds during the holiday season. Una Osili at Indiana University says the current uncertainty surrounding the economy could dampen charitable giving.... Read More
Purdue University continues to boost its presence in the semiconductor industry. The university on Wednesday announced strategic partnership with New York-based semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to boost semiconductor research and education.... Read More
United Kingdom-based cosmetic manufacturing company Orean Personal Care Ltd. has relocated its U.S. operations from Illinois to Hobart. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the company plans to hire up to 120 employees by the end of 2023.... Read More
The Indiana Technology & Innovation Association on Tuesday released its policy priorities for the 2023 legislative session. The organization plans to focus on topics including expanding access to capital and fueling tech job growth and entrepreneurship.... Read More
Indiana State University has received a $2 million gift for its School of Music and Student Philanthropy Organization. The gift comes from Don Dudine, an ISU alumnus and past chair of the ISU Foundation Board of Directors.... Read More
Indiana teachers want lawmakers to boost funding for schools to address staff shortages in the 2023 legislative session. Union leaders said the state’s disinvestment from public education has left schools struggling to attract and retain teachers. ... Read More
Former Vice President Mike Pence brought his national book tour to his home state, telling a crowd in Indianapolis about the fallout from Indiana’s passage of RFRA and his decision to defy Trump’s call to overturn the results of the 2020 election.... Read More
