Duke Energy awards economic development grants

Nine central Indiana economic development organizations have received up to $5,000 each from Plainfield-based Duke Energy Indiana to fund marketing efforts to attract new jobs and investment. The utility’s Partnership Program grants can be used to support...... Read More

Verbio North America breaks ground on South Bend plant expansion

Verbio North America is breathing new life into a biorefinery in South Bend. The company broke ground on its upgrade and expansion of the former South Bend Ethanol plant on the city’s south side. Headquartered in Germany, the Hoosier investment is the company’s second imprint in the United States. The company will invest $230 million in this project.... Read More

Quarterly profit, sales increase for Shoe Carnival

Evansville-based Shoe Carnival Inc. is reporting fiscal first quarter net income of $17.3 million, up from $16.5 million during the same period last year. CEO Mark Worden said he is encouraged by the results, which include a 6.7% increase in net sales.... Read More