TechPoint on Wednesday announced its acquisition of the Indy CIO Network, a peer group and idea forum designed to support chief information officers throughout central Indiana. TechPoint said it is rebranding the organization to the Indiana CIO Network.... Read More
The Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. is looking for ideas to redevelop the former Owen's Supermarket site in downtown Warsaw. KEDCO on Tuesday issued a request for proposals to transform the two-acre, shovel-ready site into a mixed-use development.... Read More
Federal agencies have mapped out how well the entire country can access the internet, and plan to use the map in a funding formula — but they need help fine-tuning it before a January deadline. The Indiana Broadband Office is calling on Hoosiers to help.... Read More
The city of Madison has announced the fourth national retailer to join a $55 million mixed-use development. Kohl's will be the final anchor tenant for the Shoppes at Sunrise Crossing, currently being constructed at the site of the former Madison Plaza.... Read More
Members of the United Steelworkers union have ratified a four-year contract with U.S. Steel. The new contract boosts pay and improves benefits for 11,000 members throughout the country, including at the Gary Works plant and Midwest Plant in Portage.... Read More
The philanthropic arm of Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette is awarding more than $100,000 in grants to 11 Hoosier nonprofits. The SIA Foundation says the funding will support arts and culture, health and welfare, and education projects.... Read More
Indiana’s state gasoline taxes will drop by about 3 cents per gallon next month to their lowest level since April as pump prices have declined from record peaks six months ago. A total of 52.9 cents per gallon in state taxes will be charged during January.... Read More
Ball State’s Center for Business and Economic Research has released the results of a nationwide study examining which areas of the country are most likely to land a semiconductor plant, and three Indiana locations are mentioned. ... Read More
Purdue University on Tuesday announced several changes to its leadership team. Among them is Patrick Wolfe, who will become the university's next provost, as well as Karen Plaut, who has been promoted to executive vice president for research.... Read More
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw has named Deb Pitzer as the dean of the School of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences. The school says Pitzer has worked with Ivy Tech full-time since 2006.... Read More
Manchester University has launched a nationwide search for its next president, succeeding current President Dave McFadden who announced his retirement in October. The 21-person search committee says it anticipates recommending the next president to the board of trustees next spring.... Read More
Indiana University Health is awarding $9.5 million in funding to support community organizations throughout the state. The health system said earlier this month the goal is to help meet "pressing social and health needs facing children and adults."... Read More
The most prominent apartment property in the Broad Ripple neighborhood in Indianapolis has been sold for a second time in three years. The Coil was acquired by Ohio-based The Connor Group in late November for $57 million. ... Read More
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will step down from his post next month. Bruce Kettler, who was appointed to the position in 2018 by Gov. Eric Holcomb, is leaving to become president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.... Read More
The executive managing director of Fishes-based site selection firm Ginovus says the state's recently-announced record economic development investment numbers show Indiana continues to perform well, particularly in the Midwest. ... Read More
DePauw University has launched a formal national search for the inaugural dean of its School of Business and Leadership, and has hired executive search firm WittKieffer to lead the efforts. DePauw first announced plans for the business school in March.... Read More
Elkhart-based Engineered Foam Packaging has acquired NatureKool Inc, a North Carolina company that manufactures insulated shipping material from natural fibers instead of oil-based products. Financial details were not disclosed.... Read More
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night brought a large and sometimes raucous crowd looking for answers and even board members’ resignations. Nearly 100 people attended the meeting, many supporting Nichelle Hayes for CEO. ... Read More
Some state senators are touting the possibility of reinventing Indiana’s tax structure to determine whether the state could eliminate individual and corporate income taxes. They say it’ll take pressure off residents and businesses, but it would also...... Read More
An initiative comprised of representatives from nine east central Indiana counties on Monday unveiled a three-year strategic plan. The East Central Indiana Talent Collaborative said the plan focuses on five pillars aimed at improving talent development.... Read More
