Central Indiana Real Estate Still a Seller’s Market

Indianapolis-based F.C. Tucker Co. says central Indiana saw continued growth in the residential real estate market in March. Data from the real estate company’s monthly report shows a 2.1% increase in home sale prices last month, as well as a 1.5% increase in inventory compared to the same period last year.... Read More

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Bullish on Indiana Harbor Works

The president and chief executive officer of Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) says the Indiana Harbor Works steel mill in East Chicago remains a key operation for the company. Lourenco Goncalves visited the facility Monday, nearly two months after the company announced it was indefinitely idling one of its two remaining blast furnaces.... Read More

Techstars Announces Sports Accelerator Cohort

The Techstars Sports Accelerator Powered by Indy has announced its class of 2022 that will take part in a 13-week program. The accelerator includes 13 sports technology-focused startups and will culminate in a demo day where participants will be able to present to potential investors.... Read More

Purdue Launches Diversity, Inclusion Division

The Purdue for Life Foundation is launching a new division in support of Purdue University’s diversity, inclusion and belonging priorities. The division, which will be led by Jacqueline Gatson, assistant vice president of advancement for diversity, inclusion and belonging, will develop alumni engagement and fundraising strategies to create connections with volunteers, mentors, industry partners and donors.... Read More

Visit South Bend Mishawaka Director to Step Down

Visit South Bend Mishawaka Executive Director Rob DeCleene is stepping down from his role after more than 10 years with the organization. DeCleene leaving to join Indiana University South Bend as vice chancellor for university relations and advancement.... Read More

Elanco $100M Investment ‘Transformational’

In the months ahead, sounds of heavy equipment should echo throughout The Valley, a neighborhood on the near west side of downtown Indianapolis, as work begins on the new $100 million global headquarters for Elanco Animal Health. ... Read More

Wechsler to Step Down from Launch Fishers Leadership

The founder and chief executive officer of Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab has announced plans to step down from his leadership roles this summer. John Wechsler says he will remain a board member for Launch Fishers as he pursues other entrepreneurial interests.... Read More

BMV, Dept of Labor Commissioners on the Move

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Peter Lacy has notified the Holcomb administration that he is stepping down after more than six years on the job. Governor Eric Holcomb has tapped Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Joe Hoage to succeed Lacy, effective May 28.... Read More

Popular Valpo Diner to Close for Good

A more than 40-year-old diner in downtown Valparaiso is now set to close permanently instead of its previous plan for relocation. The owners of Round the Clock tell our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana the effort to move to a new site fell through and the diner's last day will be May 1.... Read More

Adams County EDC Unveils Rebrand

The Adams County Economic Development Corp. is debuting updated branding, which it says includes a new logo, color scheme, core values and website. The organization says it began the rebranding process last year to better align its strategic vision and mission.... Read More

Proposed Charter School Sues Carmel Schools

The organizers behind a proposed charter school linked to a conservative private college have filed a lawsuit in Hamilton County Superior Court against Carmel Clay Schools to settle a dispute over who can use a shuttered school building.... Read More

CenterPoint Energy to Install Smart Meters

Texas-based CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is planning to further modernize its natural gas distribution system. The utility, which has a major presence in Indiana, has contracted with Washington-based Itron Inc. (Nasdaq: ITRI) to install three million natural gas ultrasonic smart meters.... Read More

Recovery Works Martinsville Now Open

New Jersey-based Pinnacle Treatment Centers is celebrating the opening of its new Martinsville treatment and recovery campus. Pinnacle, which provides substance abuse treatment and recovery services, says the first phase of Recovery Works Martinsville is complete and the center is now admitting patients.... Read More

Bridge Builder Award Winner Unveiled

The Indianapolis-based TechPoint Foundation for Youth has named the Informatics Diversity-Enhanced Workforce program the recipient of this year's Bridge Builder Award. The program, housed at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, will receive the award next week during the TechPoint Mira Awards.... Read More

Pendleton Plans New Aquatics Center

The town of Pendleton is looking to build a $25 million aquatics center. Our partners at The Herald Bulletin report the town is seeking proposals for the design, financing and construction of the facility, which will be used by two school systems as well as residents.... Read More

IU Health Growing Fishers Footprint

Indiana University Health is detailing plans for a major expansion in Fishers. The health system says it is investing $287 million to grow the IU Health Saxony Hospital campus, which will be renamed IU Health Fishers, by nearly 50% and double the hospital's workforce.... Read More

Chamber Launches ‘Best Places to Work in Manufacturing’

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is launching a program to celebrate manufacturers who are treating their employees well. Chamber President Kevin Brinegar says making the Indiana's Best Places to Work in Manufacturing list could improve morale and retention among manufacturers, as well as enhance recruitment efforts.... Read More