Bosma Secures Deal with VA Hospitals

Indianapolis-based Bosma Enterprises will now have access to Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals to distribute its Bosma AccelerateOR kits, which are used to cleanup in medical settings after procedures. The company says it is partnering ... Read More

Fort Wayne Startup to Pitch at SXSW

A Fort Wayne-based startup has been selected to participate in a global pitch competition at South by Southwest in Texas. Pond, which has created a platform to connect nonprofits with technology service providers, will give a one-minute presentation at SXSW Pitch in the "Future of Work" category.... Read More

Plastic Caps Maker to Expand in Crawfordsville

Indianapolis-based Closure Systems International Inc., which makes plastic caps for a variety of beverages and automotive fluids, says it is expanding of its Crawfordsville manufacturing facility and creating 50 new jobs. The company says it will invest approximately $25 million to add 200,000 square feet of space and install new equipment.... Read More

Celadon Execs Could Soon Head to Court

A criminal case against two former executives from Indianapolis-based Celadon Group Inc. could begin soon in court. Our partners at the Indianapolis Business Journal report, however, the pandemic could further delay the case.... Read More

Sporting Goods Maker Completes Brunswick Acquisition

Evansville-based Escalade Inc. (Nasdaq: ESCA), a sporting goods and recreation equipment provider, has acquired the assets of the Brunswick Billiards business in Wisconsin. While financial terms of the previously-announced acquisition were not disclosed, Escalade says Brunswick Billiards will help it further expand its product offering and consumer reach.... Read More

Study: Cook Medical Plant to Bring Big Impact

Indiana University’s Public Policy Institute is estimating the Cook Medical manufacturing facility under construction on the northeast side of Indianapolis will have an economic impact of nearly $26 million annually for Marion County.... Read More

Business Leader, Philanthropist Ronald Plassman Dies

A leader in the Fort Wayne business community and major supporter of the Turnstone organization has passed away at the age of 81. Family members are remembering Ronald Plassman as a man with a legacy of service to the community, and especially to those with disabilities.... Read More

PODCAST: Veteran Ag Boss Back in Indy

Tim Hassinger is no stranger to Indiana agriculture after having worked for Dow Agrosciences in Indianapolis for more than three decades, including a three-year stint as chief executive officer... Read More

Dreyer’s Adding Jobs, Raising Starting Wage

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream is once again growing in northeast Indiana. The company says it is looking to hire an additional 100 employees at its Fort Wayne facility as it also plans to increase its starting hourly wage to at least $20 an hour.... Read More

Mixed-Use Project Coming to Downtown Valpo

Officials in Valparaiso have unveiled plans for a $37 million mixed-use development in the city's downtown. The says The Linc will be comprised of three four-story buildings that will include a total of 121 apartments, as well as ground floor retail and restaurant space, in addition to a 300-space parking structure.... Read More