ND Students Develop Breast Cancer Imaging Device

University of Notre Dame electrical engineering doctoral students Roy Stillwell and Vince Kitsmiller are developing a handheld imaging device that uses near-infrared spectroscopy, or laser lights, instead of X-rays to detect breast cancer. The university says prototypes of the NearWave Imager will be used in clinical settings at a nearby hospital later this month.... Read More

United Health Foundation Invests in Healthcare Nonprofit

The United Health Foundation has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to Indianapolis-based nonprofit healthcare provider HealthNet Inc. The foundation says the funding will expand access to primary and behavioral healthcare in Morgan and Monroe counties, as well as high-poverty areas in Indy.... Read More

Hicks: Fed Action Should Help Indiana

While Hoosiers are feeling the impact of surging inflation from the gas pump to the grocery store, Ball State economist Mike Hicks says there is evidence things might not be as devastating as some originally thought in Indiana. Hicks believes plans by the Federal Reserve to aggressively increase interest rates throughout 2022 will stave off an economic downturn or recession. ... Read More

Indy Company Launches Off-Grid Solar Division

Indianapolis-based Jefferson Electric is launching a new division focused on providing more options for people to go solar. The company says Jefferson Electric Off-Grid will design and install off-grid solar systems for homes, recreational vehicles, and agricultural settings.... Read More

Seattle Company to Acquire Assets of Carmel Firm

Seattle-based Porch Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PRCH), a provider of software for the home services and insurance industries, has announced plans to acquire the home warranty and home inspector software and services business of Residential Warranty Services Inc. in Carmel. The deal is valued at $33 million in cash and stock.... Read More

Holcomb to Lead Delegation to Slovakia, Israel

Governor Eric Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Slovakia and Israel later this month. Holcomb's office says the trip will focus on increasing Indiana’s international engagement and cultivating new business relationships in central Europe and the Middle East.... Read More

Foundation Awards $3.2M to Disability Service Providers

The AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne is awarding a second round of Vantage Grants totaling more than $3.2 million to four nonprofit disability service providers in northeast Indiana. The foundation says the Arc of Wabash County, Life Adult Day Academy, The League, and The Arc of LaGrange will each receive a portion of the funding.... Read More

Partners to Bring Internet to Ohio River Valley

New Hampshire-based Senet Inc., a provider of cloud-based software and services, and GRiT Technologies LLC, located in the Gibson County town of Haubstadt, are forming a partnership to deliver carrier-grade LoRaWAN connectivity to the Ohio River Valley and surrounding areas. GRiT Technologies says the partnership enables its service provider partners to easily add new services, such as Internet of Things, to their businesses.... Read More

Muncie Working to Bring Hotel to City’s East Side

The Muncie Redevelopment Commission will fund a study to determine the viability of building a hotel on the east side of the city. According to reporting from The Star Press, Mayor Dan Ridenour says a developer has expressed interest in bringing a new inn to the city.... Read More

Cummins Suspends Russian Operations

The board of directors for Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has suspended all commercial operations in Russia as a result of the country's invasion of Ukraine. The company says it is currently taking steps to "wind down operations expeditiously." ... Read More

Developer Details Plans for Anderson Executive Tower

A real estate developer from New York City is looking to revamp the former First Savings building in Anderson as a business hub. Our partners at The Herald Bulletin report Mariusz Kurylo wants to open the 10-story building to smaller businesses and startups as opposed to big-name companies.... Read More

United Way of Allen County CEO Resigns

United Way of Allen County has announced that Matthew Purkey is resigning as president and chief executive officer. The nonprofit says Chief Financial Officer Greg Johnson will become interim CEO until a permanent successor is named.... Read More

Infrastructure Projects to Improve Roads, Bridges

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced $162 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural Indiana. INDOT says the funding will help the communities invest in local road and bridge improvements, as well as sidewalk projects for improved pedestrian access.... Read More

Gas City Manufacturer Expanding

A synthetic lumber manufacturer is growing operations in Grant County. Earthwise Plastics Inc. says it will add a production line at its Gas City facility to manufacture walls and doors for semi-trailers and add a small number of jobs.... Read More

UE Hires Search Firm for New Athletics Director

The University of Evansville has hired TurnkeyZRG in New Jersey to assist in a national search for its next director of athletics. UE says it has also formed a nine-person advisory committee made up of current and former student-athletes, faculty, coaches, administrators, and trustees to assist in the search.... Read More

Knightstown Deemed Broadband Ready

The Indiana Broadband Office has designated the town of Knightstown as an official Broadband Ready Community. The program was created to encourage broadband development throughout the state... Read More

Hopebridge Looking to Fill Thousands of Jobs

An Indianapolis-based autism services provider is looking to fill its lofty hiring goals. Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers will today host a nationwide hiring event in an effort to fill multiple positions. In January, the company detailed plans to add 4,000 jobs as it prepares to open 40 new centers around the country.... Read More

Carmel Firm Acquires Shower Product Manufacturer

A Carmel-based private equity firm is adding to its portfolio. Mayfar Capital Partners has acquired Tile Redi Holdings LLC, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of shower products that also operates manufacturing and fulfillment centers in Elkhart.... Read More