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A Chicago-based startup co-founded by an Indiana native has installed its self-sanitizing diaper changing tables at The Fashion Mall in Indianapolis. Pluie says the move is part of a pilot project with Indy-based Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) that could lead to expansion to other retail properties throughout the country. Pluie uses a patented UV-C light system that activates when the changing table is closed and sanitizes the table within 60 seconds.... Read More

The FFA chapter at Franklin High School has plans to grow its organizational and physical footprint by building a free-standing facility to house the organization, grow vegetables and raise animals. The Daily Journal reports the ag-education program in Johnson County hopes to acquire land north of the high school to construct two buildings totaling more than 7,200 square feet.... Read More

Carmel-based education startup Codelicious has received funding from Ohio-based CareSource and Elevate Ventures in Indy to expand its computer science curriculum. The startup, which provides computer science curriculum customized by grade level, plans to use the funding to expand its go-to-market strategy and technology development.... Read More

High school students with Fort Wayne Community Schools who will be part of the inaugural class at Amp Lab are “leaving their mark” on the new educational facility. Our partners at WPTA-TV report the students, school leaders and staff members took part in a ceremonial beam signing at Electric Works.... Read More

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Alabama-based Regions Bank are launching a tuition-free program for small business owners in economically underserved areas. The Inner City Capital Connections program offers coaching and training, as well as insights and strategies to grow businesses and build long-term success.... Read More

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is looking at options to acquire land for what could be an up to 7,000-acre innovation park in Boone County. However, the IEDC tells the Indianapolis Business Journal it “does not have any confirmed development details in terms of size, investment or specific businesses planning to invest” in the county.... Read More

A new nonprofit that focuses on developing and growing business relationships and potential investment between the Hoosier State and Germany has launched. While not a state agency, the Indiana-Germany Business Council wants to work with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to help strengthen business and educational ties between the two.... Read More

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding a $1.7 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Northwest Central Indiana Community Partnerships Inc. in West Lafayette. The funding will be used to expand broadband access in central Indiana in support of the region’s manufacturing, agricultural and technology industries.... Read More

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case brought by two ag trade associations against California’s Proposition 12, an animal welfare rule that stipulates pen space.... Read More

California-based Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (Nasdaq: KALU) is making a major investment in its Warrick County operation. Our partners at WEHT-TV report the company will break ground Wednesday on a new $150 million addition at its plant in Newburgh.... Read More

Broad Ripple Avenue will be under major construction this year. The $6.73 million project will fund infrastructure improvements, such as new storm pipes, manholes and curb inlets between College and Primrose avenues and include a new "River Walk" that will connect Broad Ripple Park to the Monon Trail. ... Read More

One of the driving forces of Wisconsin-based gener8tor’s gBeta startup accelerator program in Indiana is joining AgriNovus Indiana. ... Read More

Ohio-based First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has increased its minimum wage to $18 per hour. The bank, which has a large presence in Indiana, says the change affects all Indiana employees, as well as those in the other states it serves.... Read More

Harrison County has been designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. The designation, which comes from the Indiana Broadband Office, aims to show that a community is working to reduce barriers to broadband infrastructure investment.... Read More

The Indiana Canine Assistance Network has received a $1.5 million gift from Mike and Judy Harrington. The Zionsville-based nonprofit, which specializes in accredited service dog training and placement, says the donation will help expand its service dog placements throughout the state.... Read More

Indiana state government is selling off nearly $150 million of Russian-related investments as the governor says he’s looking at ways the state can help Ukrainian refugees fleeing from the Russian invasion of their country. ... Read More

The Gary Community School Corporation is reporting a $2 million surplus for 2021 after having a deficit of more than $21 million just four years prior. The district calls the surplus a "watershed moment" that was achieved through multiple strategies.... Read More

The announced retirement of Horizon Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: HBNC) President James Neff has set off a variety of senior management changes at the Michigan City-based financial institution. Neff will retire Thursday after more than 44 years in the banking business. Neff announced his retirement in January.... Read More

USA Swimming and the Indiana Sports Corp. have officially announced Indianapolis as the host of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The nine-day event to select Team USA's representatives in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy, marking the first time a football stadium has held the trials. In addition to the event, USA Swimming and the ISC have committed to investing $400,000 in legacy projects benefitting youth in the Indianapolis region.... Read More

Elkhart-based LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) has acquired an Alabama-based awnings manufacturer.... Read More