The CEO of the Ports of Indiana says the recently launched Indiana Container Initiative aims to fill what he calls a critical gap in the state's logistics sector. The initiative seeks to explore the development of multiple international container terminals.... Read More
Franciscan Health Michigan City is introducing a Produce Prescription Program aimed at assisting with chronic disease management to the city’s residents. Beneficiaries would need to complete a free four-week Cooking Matters course before getting access to the PPP. Successful participants will receive six monthly produce vouchers for fresh fruit and vegetables.... Read More
Indiana families who adopt or take guardianship of a child in the state’s foster care system will receive a boost in financial assistance as part of a new change to state-sponsored subsidy programs. The Indiana Department of Child Services announced the...... Read More
A National Guard member with more than 30 years of military experience including tours in Iraq and Kuwait has been named the next command chief warrant officer for the Indiana National Guard. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Wendy Robinson of Roachdale will...... Read More
Organizers in five Indiana counties are crowdfunding for various projects and improvements in their communities. They hope to have their funds matched by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority through its CreatINg Places program.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Lucas Oil Products Inc. on Tuesday celebrated the opening of its expanded grease manufacturing operations at its production facility in Corydon. The company has dedicated a new production area inside the 400,000-square-foot plant to...... Read More
Purdue University on Tuesday announced the launch of an online smart manufacturing education program designed to help businesses and industry associations enhance the skill sets of employees. The university is partnering with Ireland-based Accenture on...... Read More
A new state law aimed at countering state college environments that could be viewed as unfriendly or hostile to conservatives is raising concerns among some faculty as colleges work to figure out what compliance looks like. Under the new law...... Read More
IU Health Bloomington Hospital has received a $1.5 million gift to create an endowed fund to support its dementia care efforts. The contribution by the Moore-Headley families and senior living facility operator CarDon & Associates to the hospital’s...... Read More
The River Ridge Development Authority approved the beginning of negotiations for the sale of more than 23 acres of land in Jeffersonville. The organization said a potential buyer is looking to build a 150,000-square-foot industrial building on the site.... Read More
Property taxes again took center stage during tax reform discussions Tuesday with farmers asking for a reprieve and local units of government seeking to head off significant cuts in revenue. Rep. Jeff Thompson in April warned of impending jumps in...... Read More
After Ike, a documentary based off of Michael Owen’s book detailing the post-World War I 1919 military expedition to test the worthiness of U.S. roads, will premiere at this year’s Lincoln Highway Association Conference in Elkhart, Indiana. The Lincoln Highway Association actively pursues the preservation of the history behind the interstate championed by Carl Fisher, founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Lincoln Highway runs from New York City through San Francisco.... Read More
Robyn Klingerman and her husband, Jairo Aleman started A Bite With Mee, a Korean-Mexican fusion catering company, in 2015. The couple officially registered the business in 2019 as they began to plan for long-term success. A Bite with Mee specializes in delicious, healthy food with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Creating educational awareness by providing and encouraging healthy, local, organic, eco-conscious, sustainable practices, as well as building community and connections is at the heart of everything the couple does.... Read More
As more and more court hearings are handled remotely and attorneys and clients spend more time on the phone or a Zoom meeting than face to face, lawyers are becoming increasingly less reliant on the need to work every day in a physical office.... Read More
Vincennes-based AgroRenew broke ground on its $83 million facility designed to transform crop waste from Knox County melon farms into 100% biodegradable plastics. The nearly 200,000-square-foot facility will product single-use plastics such as...... Read More
The International Union of Electrical Workers-Communications Workers of America announced Monday it has filed multiple Unfair Labor Practice charges against Noblesville-based Metal Powder Products. The union alleges the company attempted to undermine...... Read More
South Bend-based Beacon Health System said Tuesday it plans to begin construction on a $21.7 million outpatient center in downtown Mishawaka this summer. The health system said the facility is designed to provide a comprehensive range of services.... Read More
The state will build five new firefighter training sites across Indiana as part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s multimillion-dollar plan to eliminate “training deserts.” The state will build towers in Washington Township, Chrisney, Hartford City, Rushville and Paoli.... Read More
Energy Systems Group, a sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions company based in Newburgh, announced on Monday the acquisition of Yearout Energy Services. Financial details of the deal are not being disclosed.... Read More
An Iowa native, Kimberly Ryan started her career in 1989 as an accountant at Batesville Casket Co., but she didn’t stay in the post long. She became president and CEO of the company in 2021 and spoke to IBJ about what Hillenbrand is today.... Read More
