A Purdue University-affiliated company has received a NASA contract to develop a way to repurpose certain spacecraft components, a process that would reduce the logistical challenge of transporting many heavy and large payloads into space.... Read More
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications fell by 6,000 to 213,000 for the week of Nov. 16. That’s fewer than the 220,000 analysts forecast.... Read More
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $285 million to establish a national institute centered on semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging, with Purdue University as a key leader. The Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins, or SMART, USA Institute is a consortium of more than 150 partners in over 30 states. Purdue has been […]... Read More
The Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations said Wednesday it has reached a cooperative agreement with the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen and awarded Phase 1 funding for infrastructure building and workforce program development.... Read More
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Wednesday he has sent a civil investigative demand to Tyson Foods in Logansport, as his office continues its investigation into alleged labor trafficking in three Indiana cities.... Read More
Elkhart-based Forest River Inc. has announced the passing of its founder, Peter Liegl, at age 80. Liegl founded the recreational vehicle manufacturing company in 1996 and is remembered by the company as "a visionary leader who transformed the RV industry."... Read More
Kayla Warren is the new CFO at Trine University. Warren graduated from Trine in 2006 and will now oversee the university's investments, budgets and business operations.... Read More
Workers hired for a sprawling electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers as the union tries to expand its foothold in the South and among battery factories, the UAW said Wednesday.... Read More
The Grow With Us initiative is designed to help Indiana schools provide not only classroom instruction, but also work-based learning experiences and leadership development through the FFA.... Read More
Cook Medical is leading a $24 million investment round to support a San Francisco-based medical-device startup developing a minimally invasive treatment for urinary conditions.... Read More
Purdue University announced Wednesday that Chad Pittman has been selected as the next president and CEO of the Purdue Research Foundation. Pittman, who has been with the foundation since 2014, will succeed the retiring Brian Edelman.... Read More
The bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey says a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will cost an average of $53.31, down 2.4% from last year and about 8% lower than the U.S. average price.... Read More
Sexual harassment allegations and rule changes overshadowed Organization Day, Tuesday’s ceremonial start to the legislative session. It was the day after The Indianapolis Star reported three woman have accused Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor of...... Read More
Indiana's Department of Education is recognizing 131 schools around the state for their commitment to military families.... Read More
Record-breaking investment numbers, successful talent attraction and retention strategies, numerous groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings are some of the achievements business and community leaders celebrated at the annual State of the Economy breakfast ...... Read More
The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) awarded 392 scholarships in the 2023-2024 school year, totaling almost $500,000. With more than 400 different funds, MCCF supports projects focusing on the arts, education, health and human services ...... Read More
The Learn More Center is investing more than $800,000 to renovate a former furniture store into its new Adult Learning Center that will serve as a one-stop shop for high school equivalencies, postsecondary courses, certifications, and workforce training.... Read More
Local Lawmakers in an around New Haven signaled their opposition to a proposed casino coming to the area at a town hall Monday night. ... Read More
Time2Line Dealer Services LLC invested $150,000 to renovate the former Menu Meats building at 2401 Covington Road and plans to bring about 30 new jobs to the area.... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percent to 4.4% in October. Despite the increase, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Tuesday that the state added a modest 100 private sector jobs last month.... Read More
