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Commercial Contracting Corporation acquires Industrial Maintenance Specialists
Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC), a self-performing General Contractor and Equipment Installation company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Industrial …
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Nominations Open for 2025 Influential Women Awards
Women represent a powerful segment of Northwest Indiana. They lead with determination, heal with compassion, teach with inspiration, and live with enthusiasm. They exude the attributes that are …
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Bowen Health Names New Southeast Area Executive Director
Lori Augustus has been named Bowen Health Executive Director Southeast, with responsibility for operations within Huntington and Wabash, as well as community-based operations in 12 additional …
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Applications Open for 2025 NWIBRT Safety Awards
For several years in a row, the U.S. Department of Labor has reported that Indiana has consistently improved its workplace safety numbers, including in the construction industry. For their efforts in …
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Code/IT Academy Offers Beginner-Level CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification
Ivy Tech/The Mill announced that applications are open for a beginner-level course from Code/IT Academy. Code/IT is a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and …
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Exciting Changes in Store for Building Indiana Business

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is credited with the famous quote: “Change in all things is sweet.” We at Building Indiana Business couldn’t agree more. Throughout the …
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Statistics from some of the most comprehensive studies show that the gender gap in leadership positions is narrowing. A lot has happened since Katharine Graham of the Washington Post Co. became …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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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, 2024

INDOT, Purdue Lead $11M Wireless EV Charging Highway Project

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, 2024
Business Buzz

Platts named USI Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration

The University of Southern Indiana has promoted Jina Platts to Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer. Platts will report to Steve Bridges, Interim …

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Franciscan Health Crown Point recently earned the bronze standard Level 3  Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation  (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). …
Tuesday, January 14
Purdue Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Darrick Weeks will serve as its new President/Chief Executive Officer. The selection followed an extensive nationwide search facilitated by DDJ …
Tuesday, January 14
Ivy Tech Terre Haute is kicking off the new year with notable leadership changes. The College is proud to announce Molly Joseph as the new dean of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, …
Monday, January 13
Elevatus Architecture is redefining design with the addition of Dr. Deanna Dwenger, a nationally recognized leader in mental health care, as the firm’s first Chief Behavioral Health Advisor. …
Monday, January 13
People News
Jon Harbor has been appointed to serve as Purdue Global’s interim chancellor, beginning Jan. 1, assuming the role  previously held by Frank Dooley . Harbor served as  Purdue …
Friday, January 10
Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, welcomed Kelly Blieden as Vice President and Trust Officer. The bank also announced the promotion of Jen Pack to Vice President of …
Wednesday, January 1
Larson-Danielson Construction in La Porte has announced several new hires, promotions, and awards that highlight the exceptional talent and dedication within our company in 2024. The company …
Friday, December 27, 2024
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Design Collaborative Announces New CEO

Design Collaborative, a leading architecture and engineering firm based in Fort Wayne, announced the retirement of its co-founder and CEO, Pat Pasterick, and the appointment of Adam James as the …

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) is excited to announce the addition of Joe Miller as Environmental Business Development Manager for Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. …
Friday, December 13, 2024
Greg Deason has been appointed chief operating officer for Purdue Research Foundation, effective Feb. 1. Deason will work closely with Chad Pittman, who recently was named PRF president and CEO …
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Bowen Health’s Kylie Riecken has been tapped to fill a new executive director role for the northern Indiana health system. Previously serving as Senior County Director, Riecken is now …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Economic Development

East Central Indiana Allocates READI 2.0 Funding to Spur Downtown Revitalization in Marion

A rendering illustrates Marion's River Rock Lofts, which will feature 44 one- and two-bedroom apartments, 3,300 square feet of commercial space and a public plaza for community use.
Regional leaders in east central Indiana announced plans to award READI 2.0 funding to River Rock Lofts – a mixed-use development in the heart of Marion. The award is designed to spark urban …
Tuesday, January 7

Kathy Oren Retires as President, CEO of the Community Education Coalition

Kathy Oren, a respected leader in education and workforce development, has announced her retirement as President and CEO of the Community Education Coalition (CEC), effective December 31, 2024. For …
Tuesday, January 7

Northern Indiana architects recognized for groundbreaking projects in 2024

Four projects by northern Indiana architects were recognized for excellence in design at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northern Indiana Design Awards, AIA Indiana announced today.  …
Monday, January 6

Hoosier Solar Permits 410 MW of Solar Farms in Starke County

Hoosier Solar has successfully permitted 410 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar energy projects in Starke County, Indiana.    The two project sites, named North Bend and Starke …
Thursday, January 2
Healthcare

Beacon Health System receives grant from 1st Source Foundation

As part of an ongoing effort to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the region, Beacon Health System has been awarded $135,000 in a multi-year grant from 1st Source Foundation. The grant …
Monday, January 6

Indiana Hospital Association Names Shawn McCoy 2025 Board Chair

The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) has named Shawn McCoy its board chair for 2025. McCoy serves as chief executive officer (CEO) of Evansville-based Deaconess Health System where he began his …
Sunday, January 5

MAAC Foundation Celebrates 31 New Fire Academy Graduates

In partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security District 1 Firefighter Training Council, the MAAC Foundation announced the graduation of the latest Fire Academy. The ceremony was held …
Saturday, January 4
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Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Gift to Fund Renovations at Butler University’s Clowes Memorial Hall

Butler University announced  it has received a $9 million grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation (AW Clowes Charitable Foundation) to support a multi-phased renovation and …

Wednesday, January 1
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New Bypass in Posey County Leads to Safer Infrastructure, Brighter Economic Outlook

It has been a long road of hope for Posey County officials who, after a decade of planning, finally sunk shovels into the ground for a long-awaited solution to congestion, safety concerns and …

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Finance

Indiana Bankers Association Announces Chair, Board for 2025

2024 IBA Chairman Benjamin J. Bochnowski (left) passes the chairman’s gavel to 2025 Chairman Matthew W. Howrey at the Indiana Bankers Association’s Annual Convention.

Matthew W. Howrey, president and CEO of North Salem State Bank and its holding company, North Salem State Bancorporation, has taken his seat as  2025 chairman  of the Indiana Bankers …

Friday, January 10
IT and Tech

Financial Center Partners with Bloomington AI Company to Promote Inclusivity in Banking

Financial Center, a leading Indiana-based financial institution, is making history as the first credit union in the nation to implement AI-powered, real-time translation technology. In partnership …

Saturday, January 4
Green & Sustainable

The Forge Welcomes its First Tenant

The Mill announced that Folia, a growing Bloomington software company, has entered into a 5-year lease and will become the first tenant for The Forge, a new 22,000-square-foot sustainably designed …

Monday, December 23, 2024
Manufacturing & Ag

Kabelin Hardware marks milestone with new location

Kabelin Hardware Company, a family-owned retailer, is marking the opening of its 8 th store on the East Side of Michigan City. The company's new store will be located at  2309 E Michigan Blvd …

Sunday, January 5
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024