Muncie Community Schools is one of several districts in Indiana and Ohio taking part in City Connects in partnership with Marian University in Indianapolis. The program, originally established 20 years ago at Boston College, identifies students who struggle outside of the classroom and connects them with... Read More
The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center in Fort Wayne says it has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as one of 51 designated Community Navigator Pilot Program Hubs... Read More
Air travel is beginning to pick up as we emerge from the pandemic and enter the busy holiday season. Mario Rodriguez has insight and also weighs in on the possibility of a London to Indy nonstop.... Read More
South Carolina-based US Brick Holdings LLC is growing its footprint with the acquisition of several brick manufacturing and distribution facilities. Financial terms are not being disclosed, though the deal includes a manufacturing plant in Mooresville and distribution center in Evansville.... Read More
Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. (NYSE: HI) has closed out fiscal year 2021 in what Chief Executive Officer Joe Raver calls a “great year.” ... Read More
A tech startup described as "LinkedIn for the performing arts" has closed on a more than $1.5 million Series A round of funding. Bloomington-based Stagetime says it will use the funding to refine its platform and grow its user base.... Read More
The Greenwood City Council has approved a $220,000 tax break to help an HVAC company expand its footprint and build a new trade school. ... Read More
Fishers-based tech company Formstack says it has secured a $425 million growth investment. The company, which has developed a workplace productivity software platform, says it will use the funding to accelerate growth in key areas, including go-to-market, product development, and expansion of its remote-first team.... Read More
The Indiana Farm Bureau says Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend about 12% more at the grocery store this year than in 2020 for the Thanksgiving feast.... Read More
In September, former ISDA Director Ted McKinney was named chief executive officer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture... Read More
The Indiana Gaming Commission has selected Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN) as the operator for the new casino in Terre Haute. However, the company will not receive the Vigo County gaming license just yet. The commission said Wednesday an appeal of its decision to not renew the license for Terre Haute-based Lucy Luck Gaming must still be resolved.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power has reached a settlement agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and other parties over its proposed rate case. If approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, the deal will result in a 5% reduction in base rates for Hoosier residential customers.... Read More
Evansville-based Shoe Carnival Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) is reporting record third quarter net income of nearly $47 million, compared to nearly $15 million during the same period a year ago. ... Read More
The College Football Playoff will Thursday provide details on fan events and activities leading up to the 2022 CFP National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The events, which will include musical acts and the Allstate Championship Tailgate, will take place January 8-10 in downtown Indy.... Read More
A real estate developer has announced plans to build a $35 million mixed-use development in downtown Michigan City, a project that would include 200 apartments... Read More
The legal fight over the increased power Indiana legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies will be going before the state Supreme Court, although not for nearly five months.... Read More
Indianapolis-based United Hospital Services Inc. is constructing a nearly 56,000-square-foot facility in Hammond.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb has announced Indiana Department of Environmental Management Commissioner Bruno Pigott will step down next month. Pigott, who was appointed commissioner in 2017, is leaving to become deputy assistant administrator in the office of water for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.... Read More
One Southern Indiana and the Indiana Small Business Development Center are partnering on a new initiative designed to help grow small businesses in the southeastern part of the state. The Small Business Navigator Program will provide a wide range of services, including a training component in the form of a "business boot camp" to educate entrepreneurs on topics such as developing a business plan and understanding financials. ... Read More
The city of Bloomington has signed a letter of intent with global infrastructure developer Meridiam to bring high-speed internet across the city through a fiber network.... Read More
