INvets Appoints Executive Director

Indianapolis-based nonprofit INvets has named Blaine Zimmerman its executive director. The organization says Zimmerman succeeds Wes Wood, who is stepping down from the position to pursue an opportunity at Dallas-based Veryable.... Read More

Mad Anthonys Names Red Coat Recipients

The Fort Wayne-based Mad Anthonys Foundation has named Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Panter, along with Rick and Vicki James of Metal Technologies Inc. in Auburn as its 2022 Red Coat honorees. The recognition is given annually to individuals who have made a positive impact on the Fort Wayne region and the state.... Read More

G2 Rowing Breaks Ground on Boat Storage Facility

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is partnering with G2 Rowing Association to build a boat storage facility at Shoaff Park. The department says construction on the facility is now underway, and the project is expected to be complete in April.... Read More

DriverReach Secures $7.5M Investment

An Indianapolis-based tech company has closed on a $7.5 million investment round led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, a growth equity fund headquartered in Atlanta. DriverReach, which has developed a recruiting and compliance management platform for the trucking industry, says it plans to use the funding to fuel product development and add up to 60 jobs over the next three years. "It's pouring some serious gasoline on the fire," said DriverReach Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Reymer.... Read More

Developer Planning Bloomington Workforce Housing

Indianapolis-based housing developer The Annex Group is planning a $23 million workforce housing development in Bloomington. The company says The Annex of Bloomington will consist of two buildings with a total of 102 units, as well as ground floor retail space.... Read More

Purdue Partnership to Improve Microchips

Purdue University has forged a partnership with Semiconductor Research Corp., a nonprofit technology consortium, to focus on research and development of better microelectronics and more robust components for microchips... Read More

Allison Partners with California VC Firm

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) has announced a $15 million investment in Autotech Ventures, a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. Allison says the partnership will provide the company with direct exposure to startups, VC expertise and high-tech companies in the transportation industry.... Read More

Farbest Foods Adding to Huntingburg Plant

Jasper-based Farbest Foods Inc. is in the midst of a nearly $13 million expansion of its plant in Huntingburg. The turkey processing company is adding more than 22,000 to its deboning room, which it says will streamline the deboning process and improve output.... Read More