GFW Inc., Black Chamber Fort Wayne Form Partnership

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and Black Chamber Fort Wayne are formally joining forces. The organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow each other to share resources in an effort to better serve their members and the community.... Read More

Work Begins on Slate at Fishers District

Construction has started on a $63 million project that will bring 242 single family units to Fishers. Indianapolis-based developer Thompson Thrift Residential says Slate at Fishers District will offer luxury housing in a build-for-rent community.... Read More

Geospatial Intelligence Firm Wins Navy Contract

Odon-based geospatial intelligence firm geoConvergence has been awarded a $48.9 million contract from the United States Navy. The firm will serve as a subcontractor to Virginia-based Booz Allen Hamilton on a five-year contract that involves developing new capabilities for maritime operations.... Read More

Aviation Companies Merge

Two Indiana-based aviation companies have merged and plan to establish new national headquarters in Indianapolis. Jet Access and Eagle Creek Aviation say the merger will create a private aviation brand capable of offering a full spectrum of private aviation needs and will make Indianapolis a national aviation hub.... Read More

Retail Forecasting Tough This Year

The Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally one of the busiest and most important weekends of the year for retailers. And while traffic is likely up substantially from last year’s pandemic-impacted numbers, retail experts say everything from inflation to supply chain chaos is making it difficult to predict... Read More

United Way Awards Social Innovation Grants

United Way of Central Indiana is awarding $1.2 million in grants to 14 community organizations. The nonprofit says the recipients will use the funding to address homelessness, expand a nutrition program for Black people living with HIV, and support women in the welding industry, among other initiatives.... Read More

RV Shipments Set New Monthly, Yearly Records

The RV Industry Association’s October 2021 survey of manufacturers found that RV shipments totaled 58,000 units, an increase of 22.5% compared to the same period last year. The association, which has an office in Elkhart, says the total was the highest on record for any month, passing last month’s record of 55,014 units by more than 5%.... Read More

Duke Energy Details $1.9B Improvement Plan

Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana has filed a $1.9 billion plan with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission it says will improve the reliability of its statewide network. If approved, the utility says the plan would increase rates an average of 1% per year over five years beginning in 2024.... Read More

Convicted Manufacturing Execs Ordered to Pay Penalties

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has announced final judgments against two former executives of an Evansville plastics manufacturer. The SEC says Kevin Kuhnash and Jason Jimerson are being ordered to pay more than $2 million in penalties and interest after being sentenced to prison earlier this year on charges of securities fraud and money laundering.... Read More

Fort Wayne Council to Draft Red River Subpoena

he Fort Wayne City Council has approved a resolution that would form a committee to draft a subpoena for officials from Red River Waste Solutions. Our partners at WPTA-TV report council members have been seeking answers regarding the trash collection company’s recent bankruptcy filing.... Read More

Legislature Cancels Planned One-Day Meeting

Legislators won’t meet Monday to consider limits on vaccine mandates after all. The General Assembly normally doesn’t meet for the six weeks between the ceremonial opening of the session in November and the start of legislative business after New Year’s. ... Read More

Mishawaka Looks to Buy More Land for Athletic Complex

The Mishawaka Redevelopment Commission has begun the process of purchasing additional land for fields and ice rinks at the site of a proposed regional athletic complex within the city. The South Bend Tribune reports the city hopes to add 17 more acres to the proposed site for the facility.... Read More

Indy Company Doubles Down on Commitment to Veterans

An Indianapolis-based clinical asset management company says it is furthering efforts to support active and veteran military personnel. TRIMEDX has announced it is now a DOD SkillBridge industry partner and employer, which it says will allow the company to provide learning opportunities such as... Read More