Study: Marion County Food Insecurity Decreasing

A new study from the Indy Hunger Network shows the number of food insecure families in Marion County is dropping, but remains above pre-pandemic levels. The study says 25% of families throughout the county had trouble putting meals on the table, compared to 28% last year.... Read More

Boone County Turkey Farm Continues Growth Trajectory

Indiana is known as a top five state for producing corn and pork, but the state is also gaining a reputation as a major player in the turkey industry. Last week, President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys raised in Jasper, which will now live out their lives at Purdue University. ... Read More

Destination Development Corp. Names COO

The Indiana Destination Development Corp. has named David Holt as chief operating officer and chief of staff. Holt joins the IDDC after serving as senior vice president for development and community affairs for South Bend-based Holladay Properties. ... Read More

Elevate Ventures Awards Business Startup Grants

Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures has awarded $164,000 in grants to support expansion of entrepreneurship programming. The funding, which is being awarded to 11 organizations around the state, is part of the organization's total $1.6 million investment in startups made through Elevate Nexus Pitch Competitions over the last year.... Read More

Indiana GOP Bill Stymies Workplace Vaccine Mandates

Indiana’s governor held back Monday from supporting a proposal by fellow Republicans that would force businesses to grant COVID-19 vaccination requirement exemptions without any questions and block similar immunization rules set by state universities.... Read More

Patrick Industries Buys Seating Manufacturers

Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) has acquired Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture Inc., a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating in the Kosciusko County town of Milford. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More

Brewery Expanding in Michigan City

A Michigan City-based brewery is planning a big expansion. Burn 'Em Brewing says it will invest nearly $2 million to acquire and renovate a former warehouse building in the city's downtown and create up to 30 full-time jobs.... Read More

Farmers Donate 200,000 Pounds of Poultry

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture on Monday honored poultry producers at the 74th annual Indiana state poultry recognition event. Over the past year, the department says Hoosier poultry farmers have donated nearly 200,000 pounds of poultry products to Indiana residents in need.... Read More

Foster Success Launches Health & Well-Being Program

Indianapolis-based Foster Success is launching its Health and Well-Being program in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health. The nonprofit says the program is designed to ensure teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care maintain access to health insurance and support to connect with healthcare providers and health records.... Read More

Engineering Firm to Shutter Lebanon Operations

Kauffman Engineering has announced plans to layoff more than 60 employees and shutter its Lebanon-based facilities. In a notice to the state, the company cited ongoing supply chain and labor disruption issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for its decision.... Read More

Hope For the Future of Wells Street Corridor

Over the last several months, new businesses have been popping up along North Wells Street in Fort Wayne as officials work to revitalize the area. Councilman Geoff Paddock says the next steps of the project are being worked out and he and business owners are hopeful for a business boom in the area.... Read More

Allegion to Grow Indy Presence, Add Jobs

Ireland-based Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) has announced plans to grow the central Indiana footprint of its Schlage Lock Co. LLC subsidiary. The security products and solutions provider says it will invest $13 million to enhance its manufacturing and engineering capabilities in Indiana, and create up to 325 jobs by the end of 2026.... Read More

Projects Receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Board of Directors has named the recipients of the 2022 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says more than $170 million in housing tax credits were awarded to 17 developments to create or preserve nearly 900 affordable units for the homeless. The program is intended […]... Read More

Air Travel Coming Back at Indianapolis International

As Indiana airports prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday rush, there are indications that air travel is coming back. In the third quarter, Indianapolis International Airport reported more than 2 million passengers, and has outpaced the U.S. recovery based on passenger numbers in 16 of 17 months ending in August... Read More