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

Anthem introduces Elevance Health subsidiary brands

As Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) prepares to officially rebrand to Elevance Health Inc. later this month, the company is launching its healthcare services brand Carelon and health plan brand Wellpoint. The health insurance company says the rebrand will optimize and streamline its brand portfolio and reduce complexities.... Read More

Co-op group aims to create statewide fiber network

A new consortium comprised of nearly two dozen electric and telephone cooperatives looks to provide fiber service to a majority of customers statewide. Accord Telecommunications Collaborative LLC says it will create one of the largest, contiguous, fiber-based networks through a combination of private investment and grant funding. ... Read More

Original Big Woods to reopen as Quaff ON! Pour House

The original Big Woods restaurant in Nashville is expected to reopen as Quaff ON! Pour House in the coming weeks. Big Woods Restaurant Group LLC, which owns a family of brands that includes Big Woods and Quaff ON!, will lead operations for the brewery.... Read More

Purdue partnership establishes medical simulation center

The Purdue University Global School of Nursing is partnering with Dallas County Hospital in Iowa to create a state-of-the-art simulation center. Purdue says the center will provide a more efficient and immersive learning model that meets the needs of students, hospital staff and the community.... Read More

Indy Olympic trials organizing committee named

In advance of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for swimming in Indianapolis, the Indiana Sports Corp. announced leaders of the Local Organizing Committee. OneAmerica Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Scott Davison and OneAmerica Executive Vice President Karin Sarratt will co-chair the committee that will help organize and promote the nine-day event.... Read More