IU East looks to take ‘BOSS’ program statewide

Legendary tennis star Venus Williams says her IU East experience gave her the wings to fly in the business world once she left tennis. The university is currently working to produce the next generation of business leaders through a program called BOSS, or Business Opportunities for Self Starters.... Read More

UKG growing workforce in Indiana

UKG (Nasdaq: ULTI), which offers a workforce management and human resources platform, has announced plans to expand its Indiana operations by 200 workers within five years. ... Read More

Hoosier Films crowdfunds for mobile cinema

Bloomington-based film distribution company Hoosier Films is seeking to raise $36,000 to convert a box truck into a traveling theater. The company says the mobile cinema will visit fairs, festivals, and other venues throughout the state, screening short films made by Hoosier filmmakers.... Read More

Lebanon eyes growth, growing pains

Transformational. That’s how Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry describes Eli Lilly and Co.’s (NYSE: LLY) plans to invest $2.1 billion and create 500 jobs at two new Boone County manufacturing facilities. Gentry says the city has been preparing for growth for five years, but admits there will be challenges. ... Read More

IU names Kelley School interim dean

Indiana University has named Ash Soni interim dean of the IU Kelley School of Business. Soni, who currently serves as executive associate dean for academic programs at the school, will begin his new role August 1.... Read More

Hurco reports slight profit dip in Q2

Indianapolis-based Hurco Companies Inc. (Nasdaq: HURC) is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $2 million, compared to $2.4 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Greg Volovic says the company's sales and operating income improved despite challenges such as high inflation, vendor delays, competitive labor markets, and continued COVID-19 lockdowns in certain markets.... Read More

FireKing Making Temp Workers Permanent Amid Strike

FireKing International LLC in New Albany says it has begun transferring temporary employees to permanent status amid an ongoing strike from members of the Teamsters Local 89. Nearly 90 union workers went on strike last month over what they claim are low ages and inadequate healthcare coverage.... Read More

Grace College Begins Agriculture Center Planning

Grace College has begun planning for its new Center for Agriculture and is seeking a director and program coordinator. The college says the center is being funded by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. and will be modeled after and incubated by the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College.... Read More