The Purdue University Center for Regional Development has released the findings of more than 16,000 surveys of home internet users in rural Indiana. Purdue says the survey's main objective was to capture data regarding broadband connectivity and evaluate the quality and affordability of home internet access.... Read More
Indianapolis-based logistics companies, Direct Connect Logistix and Hoosiers Logistics, say they will combine their businesses ... Read More
The Global Village Welcome Center in Indianapolis will receive $500,000 as part of funding secured by Congressman André Carson, 7th District. The cultural center says the funds will support youth programming to help kids learn about cultures from around the world.... Read More
West Lafayette-based ag technology company Solinftec will be launching a new robot this growing season to scan and monitor fields. ... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Sortera Alloys, a high-tech metal recycling company, says it is ready to advance from a pilot stage to commercial operations by this summer. ... Read More
Indianapolis entrepreneur and civic leader Bill Oesterle, who has been involved in the development of multiple companies and community efforts, will receive TechPoint’s Trailblazer Award during the upcoming Mira Awards gala.... Read More
The Banks, a new housing development situated next to Clear Lake in LaPorte, has begun moving tenants into its first completed building. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the $30 million development will boast nearly 200 units throughout three buildings when construction wraps this fall.... Read More
The Noble County Economic Development Corp. in Albion is introducing its new brand and changes to its organizational structure. The Noble County EDC is now doing business as Be Noble Inc. as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.... Read More
The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has received its first cryptocurrency gift. Koushik Subramanian, who graduated from Rose-Hulman in 2006 and currently serves on its board of trustees, has gifted the school $50,000 in cryptocurrency that will be used to establish the Subramanian Fund for Advancing Technologies in Digital Assets.... Read More
Clay County Commissioners have approved the next steps in the process to expand the county jail. Our partners at WTHI-TV report commissioners were presented a jail feasiblity study during their Monday meeting, which cited the need for jail improvements to alleviate overcrowding.... Read More
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
