IU researchers awarded NSF grant for fluorescent materials discovery

The National Science Foundation has awarded a trio of researchers at Indiana University Bloomington $1.8 million to advance research on a unique invention. The researchers discovered the world's brightest-known fluorescent solid materials, which the university says could be used to advance technologies such as solar panels, solid state lasers, and medical imaging devices.... Read More

MD Logistics expanding to East Coast

Plainfield-based MD Logistics has announced plans to open its first warehouse in the Research Triangle Park area in North Carolina. The third party logistics firm says the expansion, which is expected to create 30 jobs, will allow it to better serve the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry on the East Coast.... Read More

USI names college of business dean

The University of Southern Indiana has named Sudesh Mujumdar dean of the Romain College of Business. Mujumdar has served as dean of the College of Business Administration at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia, since September 2019.... Read More

Plans for Gary waste-to-fuel plant continue despite delays

A California-based bioenergy company is continuing plans to build a $600 million waste-to-fuel plant in Gary and while addressing concerns from residents. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Fulcrum Bioenergy Inc. is in the midst of engineering design work for the facility, which is expected to be complete by the end of the year.... Read More

Study: Healthcare, life sciences bring $150B to Indiana’s economy

A new report from Ohio-based TEConomy Partners shows Indiana's healthcare and life sciences sector has a $150 billion annual economic impact for the state. The study, commissioned by BioCrossroads, examined how the sector benefits other industries such as manufacturing, technology and retail, as well as its non-traditional impacts, including economic development and access to healthcare. ... Read More

SIA Foundation awards $173K in grants

The SIA Foundation in West Lafayette has awarded more than $173,000 in grants to 30 Indiana nonprofits. The philanthropic arm of Subaru of Indiana Automotive says the funding will support a variety of projects across 14 counties.... Read More

Scale-up program helps South Bend business expand

A printing company in South Bend is expanding thanks to a local program designed to help small businesses scale up. The owner of South Bend Print Shop says the company has moved into a new location in the city's downtown after completing the Scaling Up South Bend program.... Read More

Civic Champs raises $615K in funding

Bloomington-based startup Civic Champs has raised more than $600,000 in its pre-seed round. The volunteer management platform received funding participation from Elevate Ventures, Flywheel Fund, and Innovation Works, among others.... Read More

IMMI to become an employee-owned company

Westfield-based IMMI is transitioning its business model to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. IMMI, which manufactures safety restraints, belts and seating, has operated as a privately held company for more than 60 years.... Read More