While coal continues to contribute more than $750 million every year to the Hoosier economy, utility companies across the nation are transitioning to cleaner-burning, lower-cost alternatives. As a result, natural gas coal mines are shutting down. The former Landree Mine in the Greene County town of Jasonville is undergoing a revitalization project that will transform the old coal mining site into a "farm-to-bottle" craft distillery.... Read More
Enrollment is now open for Indy Summer Learning Labs, a five-week enrichment program aimed at boosting learning over summer break. The program provides academic instruction and activities for Marion County students in grades one through nine from June 21 to July 22.... Read More
Indianapolis-based MJ Insurance is expanding its geographic footprint with the opening of an office in Denver. ... Read More
The main straightaway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was clogged Monday with 50 identical 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertibles... Read More
Nearly 70 Hoosier farm families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures is planning to invest $660,000 in 15 early-stage startups through its Elevate Nexus Regional Pitch Competitions. Elevate says applications for three competitions are open to Indiana-based startups until April 18.... Read More
The chief commercial officer for USA Swimming says selecting Indianapolis to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials was “an easy decision for us.” ... Read More
On what is the 54th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the city of Indianapolis announced a $5 million capital campaign for upgrades to the city park named in his honor. ... Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation has issued a Request For Information to help inform the state’s electric vehicle implementation plan. INDOT says it is set to receive about $14.7 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula funds this year and expects to invest $100 million for EV charging infrastructure over the next five years.... Read More
Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. (Nasdaq: KIDS) is acquiring orthopedic device company MD Orthopaedics in Iowa. The $19.6 million transaction includes MD Orthopaedics' bracing product lines and its patented Mitchell Ponseti Ankle-Foot Orthosis system for the treatment of clubfoot.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers has named Dr. Adam Hahs its chief science officer. Additionally, the autism services provider has appointed Jana Sarno to the position of chief clinical officer and Kim Strunk as head of clinical strategy.... Read More
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Indiana farmers will plant more soybeans and less corn this year than in 2021. ... Read More
Franklin-based IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. has begun copper alloy casting at its new copper alloy foundry in Franklin. IBC says the launch of the new production facility marks the completion of a two-year consolidation of three production facilities into one vertically integrated manufacturing operation to produce copper and copper alloy products.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb says economic development activity in Indiana was “extremely strong” in the first quarter, with a pipeline of projects “as hot as I’ve ever seen it.” ... Read More
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq: FRME) has completed its merger with Level One Bancorp LLC in Michigan. First Merchants says the deal brings its total assets to $18 billion, maintaining its place as the second largest financial holding company based in Indiana.... Read More
A new tech platform is giving artisan food entrepreneurs the opportunity to manage their business in one place – from website creation all the way to order fulfillment... Read More
The city of Jasper is advancing to the finals of Minnesota-based nonprofit Strong Towns' 2022 Strongest Town contest. The contest aims to highlight towns and cities that are working hard to become stronger by putting processes, systems, and commitments in place to build financially resilient communities.... Read More
Comcast Corp. (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is hiring 300 virtual inbound sales representatives throughout its central division, which includes Indiana. Comcast says the sales reps will work directly with customers over the phone to promote and sell its products and services.... Read More
A nearly three-year-long project to build a hydroelectric dam on the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend appears to be in its final stages. ... Read More
Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana is awarding nearly $120,000 in grants to 26 economic development organizations. Duke Energy says the funding is intended to catalyze job creation and investment throughout the state.... Read More
