Hillenbrand Company Gifts Machinery

Ohio-based Milacron Injection Molding and Extrusion says it is making an investment in the future workforce with its machinery donation to Shawnee State University. Milacron, an industrial technology company for the plastics processing industry, is a subsidiary of Batesville-based Hillebrand Inc. (NYSE: HI).... Read More

Another Indiana County Deemed Broadband Ready

Fulton County is the latest Indiana county to be designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Broadband Office say the certification notifies the telecommunications industry that a community has reduced barriers preventing infrastructure investment. ... Read More

Final Regions to Present READI Plans

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will Friday hear the final proposals for the $500 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative. The final five of the 17 self-identified regions will present their regional development plans for READI funding at Dallara IndyCar Factory in Indianapolis.... Read More

Plastics Company Expands Elkhart Facility

Wisconsin-based Placon is celebrating the opening of its expanded medical facility in Elkhart. The Elkhart Truth reports the plastic packaging manufacturer has invested $11 million to construct the 42,000-square-foot addition and create up to 25 jobs.... Read More

United Way Launches ‘Strong Neighborhoods’ Initiative

Allen County is launching Strong Neighborhoods, an initiative it says will help create collaborations and build resources at the neighborhood level. The nonprofit is partnering with Bridge of Grace and the Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Association to pilot the initiative in the Pettit-Rudisill neighborhood in Fort Wayne.... Read More

Early Learning Indiana Awards Childcare Grants

Early Learning Indiana has awarded $1.7 million in Closing the Gap grants to 18 organizations to help address childcare access issues. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit says the funding will support statewide efforts to increase capacity and quality, and ensure affordability and choice for families.... Read More

Allen County Town Marking ‘Transformational’ Projects

The rural liaison for the NewAllen Alliance says this afternoon's ribbon cutting in Leo-Cedarville represents several transformational projects for the small Allen County town. Nearly $2 million in downtown revitalization projects have been completed this year, including one that was ... Read More

Vincennes University Extends President’s Contract

Vincennes University has extended the contract for President Dr. Chuck Johnson through 2024. Board of Trustees Chair John Stachura and others praised Johnson for his “superb leadership and contributions to fulfilling the University’s mission.”... Read More

Farm Bureau Awards Community Grants

Indiana Farm Bureau has awarded development grants to five county farm bureaus to support new or expanded programs that promote education and expand the visibility of the farming organization within their communities... Read More