Hillenbrand Names New CFO

Batesville-based Hillenbrand says Robert VanHimbergen will become the company's next chief financial officer. He succeeds Kristina Cerniglia, who is stepping down at the end of April after eight years with the company to "pursue other professional opportunities."... Read More

Ivy Tech VP Tapped to Lead Higher Ed Commission

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has selected Chris Lowery as the state's next commissioner for higher education. Lowery currently serves as senior vice president of workforce, careers and adult strategy at Ivy Tech Community College.... Read More

Tipton County Gains Broadband Ready Status

The Indiana Broadband Office has designated Tipton County as an official Broadband Ready Community. The Broadband Ready Communities Program was created as a tool to encourage broadband development throughout the Hoosier State.... Read More

Old National Bank Expands to Kansas City

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq: ONB) is planning to open a commercial banking office in the greater Kansas City region. Old National says it has hired two commercial bankers to support the expansion.... Read More

Indy Airport Named Best in North America

Indianapolis International Airport says it has been named best airport in North America by the Airports Council International for the 10th consecutive year. The award comes as the airport also announces new nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham starting in May.... Read More

Department of Ed to Provide Literacy, STEM Support

The Indiana Department of Education says it will provide extra literacy and STEM instruction support for Hoosier schools. The department plans to offer coaching for educators, as well as collegiate teacher preparation programs and enhanced literacy and STEM resources through the Indiana Learning Lab.... Read More

Crop Insurance Fraud Case Settled

A crop insurance company based in Warsaw and its chief executive officer have agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations that they were involved in a federal crop insurance scam. ... Read More

Terre Haute Chamber to Form Black Business Alliance

The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce has tapped a local business owner to help Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in west central Indiana. LT Thompson, co-owner of Wellness Box in the city's downtown, will serve as the Black Business Alliance coordinator for the chamber.... Read More

Ball State Establishes Center for Substance Use Research

Ball State University is launching a new initiative through its College of Health that it says will strengthen mental health capacities at the local, regional, state, and national levels. The newly-formed Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives will focus on addictions research and community interventions to address substance misuse.... Read More

Retriev Buys Michigan’s Battery Solutions

Indianapolis-based lithium battery recycler Retriev Technologies has acquired Michigan-based Battery Solutions. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Retriev says the combination creates the first and only comprehensive battery management solution in North America.... Read More

Stevanato Inks Deal for Vaccine Vial Manufacturing

A subsidiary of Italy-based Stevanato Group (NYSE: STVN) has entered into an agreement with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority that will expand its planned manufacturing capacity in Fishers. The company says the deal, valued at up to $95 million, will produce vials to be used for current and future vaccine needs.... Read More

Noblesville Reaches Deal to Keep Manufacturer in Town

Noblesville-based IDI Composites International plans to invest more than $24 million to build a new manufacturing facility in the Washington Business Park. The move is part of an agreement with the city that it says will help keep the Reimagine Pleasant Street project on schedule, while ensuring IDI remains in Noblesville.... Read More

LawMan Tactical Expanding in Evansville

An Evansville-based self defense and firearms tactical company is expanding. Our partners at WEHT-TV report LawMan Tactical plans to transform the site of the former Sunrise Plaza drive-in movie theatre into its Guntry Club.... Read More

Martell Services Group Acquires Solar Business

South Bend-based Martell Services Group Inc. has acquired the solar division of Atwood Electric in Iowa. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Martell says the newly-formed entity, Atwood Energy Services Inc., will focus on renewable energy installations.... Read More

Ray Crowe to be Inducted into National High School HOF

Ray Crowe, who led the boys basketball team at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis to four state finals appearances, will be posthumously inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. The IHSAA says Crowe, who passed away in 2003, will be the first Indiana high school basketball coach to be inducted.... Read More