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Primary care, sports medicine physician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City
Primary Care and Sports Medicine Physician Thomas Schmittdiel, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City and La Porte. Dr. Schmittdiel …
12 hours ago
Reducing the Workweek
Nothing shook the traditional American workweek quite like the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It was a time when some employers, perhaps for the first time, were forced to take a long look at a …
12 hours ago
Sixty-eight organizations receive funding for programs to boost early learning for Indiana children
Early Learning Indiana (ELI) announced that 68 community organizations have joined the Early Years Initiative, receiving $23 million in grants to help them meet the developmental needs of infants and …
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Purdue Federal Board Member David Kish Wins 2024 Leadership Achievement Award
David Kish, a current Purdue Federal Credit Union board member, has been awarded the 2024 Leadership Achievement Award by the Indiana Credit Union League . The announcement was made during the …
3 days ago
Behind the Walls
A year after the official groundbreaking, construction crews are making significant headway on what some are touting as the most expensive state building project in Indiana history. The 1.4 …
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Growth Despite Odds

Despite of material and labor short-ages and higher interest rates, the Indiana construction industry in 2024 remained robust, and most observers are optimistic for 2025. Contributing factors …
Wednesday, October 9
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is partnering with Purdue University on an $11 million state-funded project to build the United States' first segment of roadway that can charge both …
Thursday, August 1
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Insights about Artificial Intelligence from Hoosier Health Leaders

The ways that artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming the healthcare industry has been one of the hottest business topics in recent years. Just about every aspect of the sector is set for …
Friday, May 10

How Can Small Businesses Increase Revenue? We Asked the Experts.

In these times of uncertain economics, cash is king. A recent survey from Quickbooks revealed the top goal for small business owners in 2024 is to increase revenue. But there are lots of ways for …
Wednesday, April 10
Business Buzz

Ascension St. Vincent and Goodman Campbell Launch Neurological Surgery Residency in Central Indiana

 Ascension St. Vincent  Indianapolis  and  Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine  recently earned accreditation from the  Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education …

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There are many reasons why a strong social media presence is crucial for success in today’s business environment. Considering there are 5.07 billion  social media users worldwide, the …
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Health Professions during a recent ceremony. The facility, which spans 110,000 square feet, marks the largest building project in Trine's history and signifies a major investment in the future of …
Wednesday, October 9
Wightman , a leading provider of surveying, civil engineering, and architecture services in the Great Lakes region with offices in Indiana and Michigan, has announced the acquisition of Mitchell …
Tuesday, October 8
The Do it Best Foundation announced the distribution of nearly $113,000 in grants to organizations focused on building a brighter future for kids and families in the communities where the Do it Best …
Monday, October 7
People News
Danielle Hohman, a certified genetic counselor, has joined Franciscan Health in the Western Indiana region, serving Lafayette, Crawfordsville and Rensselaer. Prior to coming to Franciscan , …
Thursday, September 19
Erin Meisner is focusing on the social side of economic development as the Community Development Manager at the EDCMC . The role is a new addition to the Economic Development Corporation …
Thursday, September 19
State Sen. Scott Baldwin , R-Noblesville, has been named 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association . The award was presented at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick. The …
Wednesday, September 18
Tom Fite (right), director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, presents Benjamin J. Bochnowski with the Sagamore of the Wabash award at the Indiana Bankers Association’s Annual Convention in French Lick, Ind.

Bochnowski Honored as Sagamore of the Wabash

Benjamin J. Bochnowski, chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association , has been honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. The award was presented by Tom Fite, director of the …

Tuesday, September 17
Lawson-Fisher announces the promotion of Dan Delgado, PE, from Senior Civil Engineer of Transportation to Director of the Transportation Department. Delgado replaces Vice President Mike Guzik, PE, …
Friday, September 13
Patriot Engineering and Environmental , Inc. (“Patriot”) is proud to announce the addition of Alex Weinzapfel as our new Environmental Project Manager. Alex brings a wealth of expertise …
Tuesday, September 10
The  National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Indiana’s leading small business advocacy organization, presented Rep. Stephen Bartles with the NFIB Guardian of Small …
Sunday, September 8
Economic Development

Four Indiana communities receive $1.65M to help low-moderate income homeowners

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced four Indiana communities are awarded Owner Occupied Rehabilitation grants totaling $1,650,000. The grants …
Wednesday, October 2

READI-made Housing Solutions Advancing Quality of Life and Place in Greater Lafayette

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Delphi today to break ground on Bowen Estates, a new single family residential subdivision being supported by …
Thursday, August 22

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership Wins $100K Department of Energy Award

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) has been selected for award subject to negotiations for a $100,000 grant from the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon …
Wednesday, July 31

Monon South Trail Selects Contractor

At its June meeting, the Radius Indiana Board of Directors unanimously approved MAC Construction’s bid for the first phase of development for the Monon South Trail project. Construction for Phase I …
Sunday, June 23
Healthcare

Franciscan Health Rensselaer installs state-of-the-art CT Scanner

Franciscan Health Rensselaer has installed and is now using the state-of-the-art Canon Aquilion Prime SP 160 slice Ultra Helical CT scanner. The new unit allows a more comfortable and a faster …
Sunday, October 6

New commitment brings Lilly’s total LEAP plans to over $13 billion to support pipeline of medicines

Today Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) Chair and CEO David A. Ricks to announce Lilly’s plans to increase its investment at the LEAP Research and Innovation …
Saturday, October 5

Digital health must keep patient at heart of care

Think back to doctor’s appointments when you were a kid or when your kids were young. A parent would call the doctor’s office for an appointment, load their sick child into the car …
Tuesday, October 1
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Building the Industry: BCA Grants $7500 in Construction Scholarships to Students

The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) proudly announces winners of the 2024 Presidential Merit Scholarships and Michael H. Kinder Jr. Memorial Scholarships. These programs …

Sunday, August 4
Logistics

New Flights Taking Off

Purdue University Airport Soars With New Commercial Flights & Expansion When Southern Airways Express began 24 weekly round-trip flights between Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago …

Wednesday, August 7
Finance

American Community Bank Accepts Century Award from the State of Indiana

American Community Bank of Indiana has recently received the Indiana Governor’s Century Award recognizing the bank’s longevity and its impact on the state’s economy, communities and …

Tuesday, September 24
IT and Tech

Projects Awards Coming to the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons

Applied Research Institute (ARI) was recently awarded four projects through the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons (SCMC) Hub marking a significant investment across the Midwest region. …

Thursday, September 26
Green & Sustainable

Arevon Starts Construction of Gibson Solar Project

Pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for Arevon’s Gibson Solar Project are (from left) Sam Fazekas, director of commercial JV assets at NIPSCO; Katherine Gensler, vice president of government affairs and marketing at Arevon; Congressman Larry Bucshon M.D. (IN-08), U.S. Representative for Indiana’s Eighth District; Nick Burns, Gibson County commissioner; Tami Hack, president and CEO at Gibson Economic Development; Tommy Greer, chief commercial officer at Arevon; Patrick d’Entremont, manager planning commercial support at NIPSCO; and Bryan Burns, director of renewable assets at NIPSCO.

Arevon Energy, Inc. , a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, recently hosted a groundbreaking event for the 251 megawatt (MWdc) Gibson Solar Project which will be constructed in …

Saturday, September 7
Manufacturing & Ag

Wavelogix receives $1M grant from National Science Foundation

Wavelogix CEO and Purdue University professor Luna Lu holds the REBEL Concrete Strength Sensing System, which her lab invented to improve estimates of in-place strength of concrete structures. Wavelogix, founded by Lu, has received a $999,910 SBIR grant to develop the technology.

Wavelogix , a manufacturer of novel, patented concrete strength sensors invented at Purdue University ’s College of Engineering , has received a $999,910 Small Business Innovation Research …

Sunday, October 6
News from around the web

Ambassador Supply Acquires Texas Firm

Fort Wayne-based Ambassador Supply has acquired Straight Line Metal Buildings , a Brookshire, Texas-based company that manufactures and installs pre-engineered metal buildings. This acquisition …
Friday, July 14, 2023

Grants Totaling over $1.1M for Community Interests in Allen County

The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants in the Community Interests category totaling $1,155,000 to support 32 nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Allen …
Friday, October 20, 2023
Northwest Indiana’s top construction projects and contractors were celebrated by the Construction Advancement Foundation ( CAF ) during a recent awards banquet. Winners were organized into distinct …
Monday, May 13
Higher education has been reaching new heights in the Hoosier state lately, as almost every major institution is undertaking major efforts to expand their facilities. Some have been making room for …
Monday, February 12
Exurban confirmed plans to create up to 200 jobs in Fort Wayne with the construction of a zero-waste recycling facility for electronic scrap metals. The company was responding to a lawsuit that …
Saturday, December 17, 2022
It is with immense pride that we announce Pat Pasterick, a seasoned architect, business owner, and community leader, as the recipient of a distinguished award in recognition of his unwavering …
Monday, June 3