St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago is preparing to open its redesigned $2.7 million inpatient Intermediate Care Unit on Tuesday. The hospital says the 36-bed unit, now located on the sixth floor, features patient comfort amenities and critical care efficiencies.... Read More
Indianapolis-based DRONEDEK Corp. has selected Jackie Byers to serve as chief financial officer. Byers succeeds Richard Ohrn, who also served as the company’s treasurer.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) expanded its footprint on the city's west side earlier this month with the opening of a state-of-the-art innovation center. Engineers at the 100,000-square-foot facility are focused on advancing technology in the commercial vehicle propulsion sector. ... Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice has found the Indiana State Board of Nursing violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by discriminating against nurses with Opioid Use Disorder. The Justice Department says the nursing board disregarded the rights of nurses who are prescribed medication for OUD, such as methadone, by preventing them from participating in the Indiana State Nursing Assistance Program.... Read More
Crews are expected to begin construction on an $80 million housing complex at the site of a former Kmart in Bloomington next month. The Herald-Times reports underground utility work, perimeter improvement installation and foundation work must still be completed.... Read More
Jessica Cox has been named chief operating officer for Launch Terre Haute and the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Cox most recently served as director of operations for the chamber.... Read More
Purdue University has joined a program that provides online educational programs to federal government employees and their families. Purdue says the Federal Academic Alliance, which is overseen by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as professional certifications and continuing education courses.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame will award the 2022 Laetare Medal to environmental activist Sharon Lavigne during the spring commencement in May. The medal is one of the oldest and most prestigious among American Catholics.... Read More
The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission has extended emergency shelter services and mental health support to women and children and plans to purchase another facility. The organization says the planned expansion is due to need and changes in area social service agency programs.... Read More
The housing market is entering its busiest time of the year and despite rising mortgage rates, tight inventory may continue to be the big storyline. ... Read More
For the first time in more than two decades, Indianapolis is expected host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. Two sources familiar with the situation confirmed the selection to our partners at the Indianapolis Business Journal.... Read More
A subsidiary of Italy-based Sirmax Group says its new plastics recycling facility in Anderson is now operational. SER North America says it plans to bring total employment at the $18 million plant to 40 by the end of the year.... Read More
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana has announced the winners of its annual Indy's Best and Brightest event. The honor recognizes young professionals age 40 and under "for their professional success and philanthropic impact" on the community.... Read More
Plans for the redevelopment of a portion of the former GM Stamping Plant near downtown Indianapolis are moving forward. Our partners at the Indianapolis Business Journal report the Indiana Economic Development Corp. plan includes multiple buildings for residential, retail and office uses.... Read More
Fifteen organizations are joining forces to form the Noblesville Youth Sports Alliance with the goal of enhancing youth sports programming and engagement. The alliance says it is partnering with the city of Noblesville and Noblesville Schools for seed funding and administrative support.... Read More
Ivy Tech Community College announced earlier this year the launch of the Garatoni School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to boost Indiana’s entrepreneurial pipeline... Read More
The city of Fort Wayne has named the developer that will oversee construction of a mixed-use complex at The Wedge at Promenade Park... Read More
Dallas-based power management company Concentric LLC has acquired Indy Power Grid, an industrial battery and charger supplier located in Indianapolis. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Concentric Chief Operating Officer John Winter says the acquisition solidifies the company’s forklift power business and reach throughout Illinois and Indiana.... Read More
The Ball State University Board of Trustees is advancing a comprehensive revitalization plan for The Village, located just off the Muncie campus. The plan includes a multi-million-dollar performing arts center for university events, as well as as a $100 million mixed-use development that will include a hotel and retail, restaurant, innovation and residential space. ... Read More
Ohio-based discount retailer Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is planning to open a distribution center in Merrillville, according to our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana. The Merrillville Economic Development Corp. says the company will lease a 261,000-square-foot facility in the AmeriPlex at the Crossroads business park.... Read More
