New accelerated nursing degree program launched

Students in northeast Indiana interested in a nursing career have a new path to take that would help them earn a degree in 13 months. Parkview Health, Indiana Tech and Huntington University have partnered to launch a new accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.... Read More

St. John considers park board re-establishment

Ten months after the St. John Park Board was disbanded amid accusations of dysfunction and lack of oversight, it appears the board may be returning, according to our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana. The St. John Town Council voted 3-2 last April to dissolve the board and replace it with an advisory panel.... Read More

Department of Education awards STEM Grants

The Indiana Department of Education is awarding nearly $2.2 million in STEM Integration Grant funds to 48 school districts and charter schools throughout the Hoosier State. The grant will help schools integrate STEM opportunities within the classroom, improving access and support for students.... Read More

Authenticx lands $20M in growth capital

Indianapolis-based Authenticx Inc., a business communications software company, has raised $20 million in venture funding. CEO Amy Brown said Authenticx plans to deploy its new funding in multiple ways, including hiring between five and 10 additional people.... Read More

IEDC moves for massive funding increase and flexibility

When Gov. Eric Holcomb presented his agenda earlier this month, not everyone was on board. In particular, some Democrats questioned new dollars for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), a quasi-public agency that isn’t beholden to the same public reporting and transparency rules as other government agencies.... Read More

Indiana City equipment heading for auction

Indianapolis-based Indiana City Brewing Co. is slated to have its equipment assets sold at auction next month as it continues to look for new ownership. The brewery last month said it had engaged New Mill Capital in California to lead the search for a buyer.... Read More

IU labor expert looks at proposed non-compete ban

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their workers. The FTC says the proposed rule would prevent employers from imposing contract clauses that prohibit their employees from joining a competitor, typically for a period of time, after they leave the company. ... Read More

INDOT to hold public meetings on I-70 project

The Indiana Department of Transportation will host two public meetings this month to explain plans for the expansion of I-70 in Wayne County. Last month, INDOT announced the project that would widen the interstate from four to six lanes.... Read More

IDEM to assess more soil in Indy’s American Lead area

On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is planning to assess soil for lead contamination near the former American Lead reclamation facility in Indianapolis. IDEM says the site was previously used for industrial purposes dating as far back as the late 1800s, as well as for secondary lead smelting operations from 1946 to 1965.... Read More

Fort Financial to cut ribbon on Fort Wayne HQ

Fort Wayne-based Fort Financial Credit Union will Tuesday mark the grand opening of its new headquarters on the city's north side. The credit union has invested $9 million in the facility, which will also include a full-service credit union branch.... Read More

Columbus Regional Health to host job fair

Columbus Regional Health is hosting a job fair this week at its Innovation Center in Columbus. CRH says the two-day event, which kicks off Tuesday, is an immersive open house where attendees can explore a number of healthcare jobs.... Read More

Allied Payment Network hires COO

Fort Wayne-based Allied Payment Network Inc. has appointed Kathi Klawitter chief operating officer. Allied says Klawitter brings more than 20 years of experience building business units for companies in the financial and fintech industries.... Read More

Daman Products expanding operations, adding staff

Mishawaka-based Daman Products is undergoing operational and structural changes, following its acquisition last fall. Florida-based Helios Technologies says it is expanding Daman's plant by 50,000 square feet and adding a “significant number of employees.”... Read More

VetCheck looks to franchise 250 urgent care clinics nationwide

Early in his career, Dr. Siva Nalabotu saw the need for a place where pets could get veterinary care for sudden illnesses or injuries without going to an emergency hospital. Now Nalabotu is working to fill the gap with VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Centers—a local practice with enormous aspirations.... Read More