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 Indiana Awarded $550K in Grant Funding to Power Small Business Exports
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) secured $550,000 in competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the export activities of Hoosier small …
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Three Indiana Organizations Among Recipients of Do it Best Foundation Grants
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 …
Old Buildings Get New Life
Indiana Landmarks, a nonprofit dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing communities, shares some examples of Indiana buildings that have been renovated and repurposed for new business. …
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 receives $1M grant from National Science Foundation
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 …
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 …
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Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report

Purdue University Northwest bell tower landmark between Lawshe Hall, Student Union Library Building and Nils Bioscience Building.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report ’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings (released Tuesday, Sept. 24), while also …
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 …
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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 …

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 …
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis Celebrates Grand Opening of Panda Cares Center of Hope

The new Center of Hope at Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis ’ Keenan-Stahl Unit held a grand opening celebration of the renovated learning space made possible by a $45,000 grant from the …

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It is not often one finds a connection between dinosaurs and chocolate, but for paleontologist and candy company owner Mark Tarner, the two are the perfect pairing.   The founder of South …
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 …
Conexus Indiana announced today the results of its most recent study measuring the impact of Indiana’s Manufacturing Readiness Grants program. The report reaffirms the program’s pivotal …
Ivy Tech Kokomo Benefactors of the Year recipients Rex Gingerich (second from left), founder and CEO of Chariot Automotive Group, and Lisa (Gingerich) Hearn (third from left), vice president of administration for the company, are pictured with Courtney Roberts (left), president of the Ivy Tech Foundation, and Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech during the awards gala in Indianapolis.
The Gingerich Family of Kokomo, owners of Chariot Automotive Group (CAG), was among the honorees when the Ivy Tech Foundation presented the 2024 Benefactor of the Year Awards at a gala event in …
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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 , …
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 …
Dax Denton (left), chief policy officer for the Indiana Bankers Association, presents State Sen. Scott Baldwin, R-Noblesville, with the IBA 2024 Legislator of the Year award at the Association's Annual Convention in French Lick, Ind.
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 …

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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 …

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, …
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 …
Natalie Robinson (left), Indiana state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), presents the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award to state Rep. Stephen Bartles.
The  National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Indiana’s leading small business advocacy organization, presented Rep. Stephen Bartles with the NFIB Guardian of Small …
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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Healthcare

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 …

Franciscan Health Crown Point breaks ground for The Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center

Franciscan Health Crown Point broke ground Monday for The Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The project was …

iA and Parkland Health Complete Centralized Pharmacy Fulfillment Project

iA  and Parkland Health recently partnered to complete the installation of a new centralized pharmacy fulfillment platform. The iA solution will allow Parkland Health to manage the inventory and …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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Manufacturing & Ag

Lincoln Electric Acquires Vanair

Lincoln Electric Holdings , Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that it has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC (“Vanair”), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana-based, manufacturer of mobile …

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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 …

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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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