Ivy Tech, LIFT partner to expand aviation training opportunities

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus and Leadership in Flight Training Academy in Indianapolis are partnering to offer a Professional Flight Associate of Applied Science degree. The program, which will combine 32 credit hours of Ivy Tech classroom time with nearly 260 flight hours, is expected to begin in October.... Read More

Hoosier hospitals ranked among best

Five Indiana hospitals have been designated among the best in the state as part of U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking. The publication ranks hospitals on a state-by-state basis among several specialty categories, including cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, and orthopedics.... Read More

Boone County moving forward with broadband upgrades

The Boone County Board of Commissioners says progress is being made on broadband upgrades throughout the county. The project, which is part of Indiana’s Next Level Connections Grant Program, includes about $2 million in grants for upgrades to broadband infrastructure.... Read More

Lake City Bank reports record Q2 profit

Warsaw-based Lakeland Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: LKFN) is reporting record secord quarter net income of $25.7 million, compared to $24.3 million during the same period last year. Lakeland Chief Executive Officer David Findlay says the results reflect the bank's disciplined and consistent track record of strong operating performance.... Read More

Notre Dame campus to go cashless

The University of Notre Dame is planning to transition to a cashless retail environment for the upcoming school year and beyond. The change will affect transactions at Notre Dame food service locations, dining halls, concession stands and St. Michael’s Laundry, as well as dining services at Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College where the university manages operations.... Read More

Pilot program to address workforce inequity

A joint venture between the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and the Indy Chamber is launching a pilot program to help businesses take action to address inequity in the workforce. Business Equity for Indy says the Workforce Pilot will provide companies with evidence-based strategies to reduce disparities, drive equity and support their business competitiveness. ... Read More

Accutech lands funding for staff expansion

The Muncie Redevelopment Commission has approved a $750,000 grant for Muncie-based Accutech Systems Corp., which is looking to more the double its staff. However, the Star Press reports the financial software company had been seeking $1.25 million for the expansion.... Read More

Rumsey: ‘Destination Zero’ key to Cummins’ growth

In one week, Jennifer Rumsey will become just the seventh chief executive officer at Columbus-based Cummins and the first woman to the lead the company. Rumsey views embracing the environment and challenges related to global warming will be important growth opportunities. ... Read More

Trine lands approval for Fort Wayne academic building

The Allen County Plan Commission has approved the primary development plan and rezoning for a $40 million Trine University academic building in Fort Wayne. The university is partnering with Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health on the facility, which will employ 100 faculty and staff.... Read More

Car auction company marks Indiana growth

Illinois-based vehicle auction company IAA Inc. (NYSE: IAA) is continuing its growth in Indiana. The company says it has completed an expansion of its Indianapolis South branch and has begun construction on an expansion in Fort Wayne.... Read More