Missouri-based commercial real estate developer VanTrust Real Estate LLC announced plans on Thursday for two industrial parks in central Indiana. The company says it will invest approximately $220 million for the first phases of the Air 70 Logistics Park in Hancock County and the Avon Landings Commerce Park in Hendricks County, each of which will include three buildings.... Read More
The outgoing leader of Indiana Sports Corp. has landed a new gig with an Indianapolis-based information technology firm.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Sweetwater says it will open a 350,000-square-foot distribution center in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, Arizona. It is the company’s first fulfillment facility outside of Allen County.... Read More
Parkview Kosciusko Hospital will Friday host a “topping out” ceremony for construction at Parkview Warsaw, which will become the full-service Parkview Kosciusko Hospital when completed. Construction on the 88,000-square-foot addition to Parkview Warsaw Hospital began last year.... Read More
Indianapolis-based F.C. Tucker Co. is partnering with Motor, an electric car subscription and buying service, to provide improve access to electric vehicles for agents and clients. The real estate company says the partnership will also include an incentive program, called Charging Ahead, that will help foster electric car adoption throughout central Indiana.... Read More
Combat halfway around the globe and the potential ripple effect here at home. How the war in Ukraine could have a big impact on Indiana farmers, jobs and investments.... Read More
Indianapolis-based CertaSite has acquired Heartland Fire & Security in Iowa. CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and safety company, says the acquisition is its second in Iowa.... Read More
A Fishers-based startup says its medical device is ready for prime time. Recovery Force Health commercially launched The MAC System last month at the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in Houston.... Read More
Evansville-based Leed Selling Tools Corp. has notified the state it will be laying off 81 workers at the end of July. ... Read More
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation is broadening the scope of its entrepreneurial contest, Starke Tank, to reach more startups and small businesses. ... Read More
Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CZR) is expanding its mobile sports betting options in Indiana. The company has launched its Caesars Racebook mobile app, allowing users in the Hoosier State to place mobile bets on horse races in Indiana and throughout the world.... Read More
Eskenazi Health says it plans to build a 95,000-square-foot primary care clinic on the near northeast side of Indianapolis. The health system says the project is part of more than $50 million in capital improvements to its primary care facilities across Marion County.... Read More
Thrive West Central, the economic development organization for west central Indiana, has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to capitalize on its revolving loan fund. The organization says the fund, known as Spark, was established last year to provide an additional source of capital to business owners in the region.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a plan on Thursday to call a special legislative session at the end of June and propose that $1 billion in state reserves be returned to Indiana taxpayers.... Read More
The Indiana State Board of Education has approved new K-12 Indiana Academic Standards in science and computer science. In addition, the board also approved academic standards for a new middle school civics course.... Read More
Startup Moxie Elkhart County has unveiled the winners of its pitch competition at The Startup Effect event in Elkhart. The entrepreneurship educational program says the event featured 10 high school students pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges that included local business leaders.... Read More
The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority has announced it will resume independent management, operations and development of the airport. The airport is exiting its agreements, signed in 2014, with airport manager Avports and airport facilities developer Aviation Facilities Co., both based in Virginia.... Read More
A partnership between One Southern Indiana and the Indiana Small Business Development Center will provide a new source of funding for small businesses in southern Indiana. 1si says the ONE Fund and the Small Business Navigator program will offer business owners an "all-inclusive resource" for accessing startup capital and growth initiatives.... Read More
The city of Bloomington will Thursday break ground on Retreat @ the Switchyard, a 64-unit apartment complex that caters mostly to lower-income and developmentally challenged residents. ... Read More
Indianapolis has earned a reputation for hosting major sporting events. Now, there is an effort to grow Indiana’s brand as a sports tech destination. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. and Indiana Sports Corp have launched a new nonprofit organization, SportsTech HQ. ... Read More
