The founder of the Indy Eleven soccer team is hopeful that adding a billionaire to the franchise’s ownership ranks will bolster his case for Major League Soccer—and get plans for a $1.5 billion stadium district back on track.... Read More
A Purdue University associate professor has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fight lung infections resistant to antimicrobial drugs. Qi “Tony” Zhou leads a team in developing inhalation treatments for lung infections. ... Read More
Ivy Tech Community College and Conexus Indiana are teaming up to support a growing number of advanced manufacturing companies that are integrating more digital technologies. The partners are developing new skills training courses at Ivy Tech to...... Read More
Westfield leaders negotiating a 40-year, $300 million deal to manage Grand Park Sports Campus are monitoring how Indianapolis’ push for a Major League Soccer franchise could affect the Indy Eleven as the team makes plans for growth in the Hamilton County city.... Read More
The founder of an Indianapolis financial services firm and longtime board member of Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. has been named chair of the bank’s board, the bank announced Wednesday. Jean Wojtowicz succeeds the the retiring Charles Schalliol as...... Read More
Customers of Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power will soon see their electric bills go up after the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a rate increase for the utility. The approval follows a settlement agreement reached in December.... Read More
While most traditional law school students begin their training immediately after earning an undergraduate degree, that’s not the case for many enrolled in the evening courses at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.... Read More
A new Indiana law requiring some teachers to learn about teaching literacy in order to renew their licenses drew hours of criticism from educators at Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting. State lawmakers this year expanded a requirement that new...... Read More
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday unveiled the rankings of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana. Nearly 200 companies from throughout the state are ranked among four categories, with two hitting the No. 1 spot for the first time.... Read More
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, the Republican nominee for governor, said Wednesday that he’ll ask delegates at the Republican State Convention to confirm Rep. Julie McGuire of Indianapolis as his running mate for the November general election.... Read More
Shelbyville-based Ryobi Die Casting USA Inc. this week detailed plans to invest $50 million to expand its aluminum die casting facility in Irapauto, Mexico. The company said the investment, which will include 124 new jobs, will add more capacity to support...... Read More
Two Republican Congressmen introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their ability to govern college sports.... Read More
Manchester University announced this week it will offer an accelerated, year-long Master of Business Administration program. The degree program will include three specialized tracks for management, accounting and pharmacy.... Read More
As part of its fiscal third-quarter earnings report released Tuesday, Jasper-based Kimball Electronics announced plans to divest its Automation, Test & Measurement business. The company said the business played a major factor in its net loss of $6.1 million.... Read More
Main Street America has selected Madison Main Street for the 2024 Great American Main Street Award. The organization's highest honor recognizes communities "for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization."... Read More
Two Statehouse incumbents lost their re-election bids, while several others appeared to hold on despite slim margins. In the House, 26 races were contested for the GOP and six for Democrats. Half of Indiana’s state senate seats were up for re-election.... Read More
Two professors are challenging an Indiana law creating new regulations on faculty tenure at public colleges and universities in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. The law mirrors conservative-led efforts in other states to influence higher education viewed as...... Read More
Wealthy Fort Wayne businessman Chuck Surack has joined the Indy Eleven soccer team as a co-owner and financier amid a fight between franchise leaders and city officials to secure a Major League Soccer club for Indianapolis.... Read More
Raquel Buari started out at Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo, Michigan, as an intern. In March, she was promoted to executive vice president of administration. The 37-year old is the youngest and first female in the role. Buari spoke to Inside INdiana Business about her work as a compliance professional, traits that set her apart, the hotel expansion and how success can come from some of the most unexpected places.... Read More
Beacon Health Systems has been awarded $5.4 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health. Spread across five years, the award enables Beacon to launch its Michiana Family Journey program to enhance birth outcomes, promote health equity and eliminate health disparities.... Read More
