Columbus Regional Health to treat IUPUC athletes

As IUPUC launches its athletics program this year, the school’s athletes will get treatment from medical providers at Columbus Regional Health. The university says it partnering with CRH as its exclusive provider of sports medicine and athletic training services.... Read More

Trine Fort Wayne receives $5M pledge

The James Foundation Inc. has made a $5 million pledge to support Trine University Fort Wayne's new 120,000-square-foot academic facility that will house programs in its College of Health Professions. Dr. Rick James, a 1977 graduate and chair of Trine's board of trustees, and his wife, Dr. Vicki James, established the foundation to improve the quality of life in northeast Indiana through new educational and cultural opportunities.... Read More

MITO Material Solutions to cut ribbon on new Indy HQ

Indianapolis-based MITO Material Solutions will Wednesday cut the ribbon on its new headquarters on the city's northwest side. The startup, which manufactures hybrid polymer additives for a variety of industries, says the expansion is the result of a $4.6 million seed round of funding earlier this year.... Read More

Indiana schools ranked for equitability

Personal finance website WalletHub has released a ranking of the most and least equitable school districts in the Hoosier State. The list is based on two metrics: average household income and expenditures for public elementary and secondary schools per pupil.... Read More

Diesel spill at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that a barge at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor has spilled 700 to 800 gallons of diesel fuel. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report crews continue to clean up the spill, which was reported by a tug boat operator around 8 p.m. on Sunday.... Read More

Elkhart chassis maker to expand distribution chain

Michigan-based DexKo Global Inc., a manufacturer of axles and chassis for trailer and RV industries, has entered into an agreement to acquire TexTrail Inc., a national distributor of trailer parts located in Texas. The company will become part of Dexter, a DexKo business unit based in Elkhart.... Read More

Bottleworks District gains three new tenants

Bottleworks District has announced three new additions to its growing list of tenants. StretchLab, First American Title Insurance Co. and CPA and advisory firm, FORVIS will join the downtown Indianapolis district, adding hundreds of employees to the mix.... Read More

Evolution needed to keep charitable gaming afloat

Charitable gaming — once a juggernaut in Indiana — has declined in recent years due to the challenges navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing supply chain disruptions and inflation, with many organizations closing down completely.... Read More

Incentives approved for expansion in Columbus

The Columbus City Council has approved tax abatement requests for two companies involved in a single expansion project. The Republic reports the incentives will support the project totaling $7 million in investment and the addition of nearly a dozen jobs.... Read More

Indiana Learning Lab celebrates 25K user milestone

The Indiana Learning Lab, an online learning tool for teachers, parents, and schools, has reached 25,000 users. The lab, which was created to support educators and families during the transition to online learning, was developed by Five Star Technology Solutions prior to the 2020-2021 school year with funding from the Indianapolis eLearning Fund.... Read More

IU launches new pitch competition

Faculty, students and staff at Indiana University who have a big idea are invited to take part in the inaugural IU Idea to Startup Pitch Competition. Scheduled for mid-October, winners will receive a combination of cash prizes, totaling $25,000, and in-kind services to be used towards the formation of IU startups.... Read More

IWU launches online doctoral degree in education

IWU-National & Global is launching an online Doctor of Education degree with a major in Educational Leadership. IWU says the degree will prepare graduates for a career in teaching and administration in P-12 or higher education, educational policy, and education training in businesses.... Read More

CertaSite buys Ohio’s Fire Loss Control

Indianapolis-based CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and life safety company, has acquired Fire Loss Control, a full-service fire protection business in Ohio. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, CertaSite says Fire Loss Control will continue to grow under the CertaSite brand, within its current customer base and in new markets.... Read More