Evansville-based CenterPoint Energy Indiana South is seeking approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to acquire a 130-megawatt solar array. CenterPoint says it has entered into an agreement with Chicago-based Invenergy, which will construct the project in Pike County, to acquire the array when its completed.... Read More
This is week two of the Indiana General Assembly’s special session and once again the abortion bill debate will put a spotlight on Indiana. Over the weekend, the Indiana Senate narrowly voted to ban most abortion in the state and that bill now heads to the House and could make Indiana among the first in the nation to pass abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. ... Read More
The Indiana State University Board of Trustees approved a plan on Friday to request $66 million to renovate and expand the more than 40-year-old Technology Annex Building on the Terre Haute campus. The funding would be considered as part of the state’s biennial budget in next year’s legislative session.... Read More
Hard Truth Distilling Co. is making some major additions to its Brown County operations. The distillery has begun construction on a second rack house that will be double the size of its current rack house and plans to add three, 5,000-gallon fermenters.... Read More
Noblesville-based RYZE Claim Solutions says it is providing a new “living wage” to its nationwide workforce. The company says its new starting wage will be $16 per hour, which is more than double the current federal and state minimum wages of $7.25 an hour.... Read More
A pair of developers on Friday morning announced a second phase for the Proscenium complex in Carmel, adding to its current mix of condos, apartments, office space and restaurants located a few blocks south of Carmel City Center.... Read More
Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp (Nasdaq: MBIN), the parent of Merchants Bank of Indiana, is reporting second quarter net income of $53.9 million, compared to $51.4 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Michael Petrie says the bank continued to successfully manage its capital, liquidity, and resources as it expanded its product reach.... Read More
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Friday the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will return to the track for the first time since 2014. ... Read More
Indiana small businesses were awarded $825 million in federal contracts from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the last fiscal year. The Fiscal Year 2021 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard indicates a record $154.2 billion was awarded to small businesses nationwide, an $8 billion increase compared to the previous year.... Read More
Officials in Terre Haute cut the ribbon this week on a new climate-controlled athletic medical building at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course. The Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau says the facility provides a comfortable space for athletes to be evaluated out of the elements by coaches, EMTs, trainers and medical personnel.... Read More
Kokomo-based Haynes International Inc. (Nasdaq: HAYN) is reporting fiscal third quarter net income of $15.6 million, compared to $0.4 million during the same period last year. The company says it has a record backlog of $338 million, up 124.1% year-over-year.... Read More
Indiana University Health is reevaluating the “scope, cost and timing” of its massive downtown medical campus, a $2.68 billion project that has been in the works for seven years.... Read More
House lawmakers accepted minor changes to their inflation relief and social services bill, tweaking programs designed to accommodate an anticipated increase in demand for government support following the anticipated passage of an abortion ban.... Read More
Vincennes University will offer a new nursing bachelor's degree program at its Vincennes and Jasper campuses starting next month. The university says the LPN to BSN program will offer an accelerated path for licensed practical nurses to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing.... Read More
A game day job fair is being held Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Applicants are wanted for a variety of open hourly positions, including concessions, ticket office staff and security.... Read More
The chief operating officer and chief financial officer of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership says Thursday's announcement that Indianapolis-based Energy Systems Network is merging with the Battery Innovation Center in Newberry is a strategic opportunity to further an already strong relationship. ... Read More
Washington D.C.-based Carr Workplaces announced Thursday it has taken over as property manager for the Electric Works mixed-use innovation district in Fort Wayne. The company, which operates coworking spaces throughout the country, says it will oversee the entire 10-building campus at the former General Electric site near the city's downtown.... Read More
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has given approval for Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. to increase its natural gas rates in a two-step process beginning in September. The utility says the average residential customer will see an expected overall increase of about $6 per month.... Read More
The Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is awarding $14.6 million in Regional Economic + Acceleration Development Initiative funds toward five projects. The organization says the regional projects align with the community goals outlined in the Evansville Region’s plan.... Read More
Indiana lawmakers gather for a Special Session, a controversial abortion bill at the center of debate. The impact the legislation could have on Hoosier businesses and the economy.... Read More
