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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Launches New Tax Credit Program
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is proud to announce the introduction of Indiana’s Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit, aimed at empowering community members to invest in housing …
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CWI serving as Career Champions in “Bridging the Gap to Student Success”
Beginning this fall, the Center of Workforce Innovations is looking to change how Northwest Indiana students see their occupational futures with the launch of “Bridging the Gap to Student …
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INDOT hosts state legislators for Safe Zones site visit
A group of state legislators visited the current Interstate 70 construction zone in Hancock County on Friday where Indiana’s worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones , is …
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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 …
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Sherry Harbin, founder and chief technology officer of GeniPhys and Purdue University researcher, shows a high-strength collagen sheet fabricated from the proprietary collagen polymer technology that GeniPhys is commercializing. GeniPhys has received a $500,000 SBIR Phase IIB grant from the National Science Foundation to support regulatory and commercial readiness of its flagship product.
GeniPhys awarded NSF SBIR Phase IIB grant
GeniPhys , a preclinical-stage company developing regenerative collagen polymeric biomaterials for soft tissue restoration, has been awarded a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small …
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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

Board-certified pediatrician joins Franciscan Physician Network

Pediatrician Adam Sergiwa, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Sergiwa is board-certified in pediatric medicine. He attended …

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Officials from the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) are applauding the efforts of Republic Services and bp ’s Archaea Energy , who recently partnered to bring a renew-able natural gas …
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Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated I AM THIRD Arena, which, in combination with a building addition, is set to transform the south wing of …
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You have the power to influence local healthcare in fewer than 15 minutes. That’s about how long it takes to complete the Lake and Porter County Community Health Needs Survey . The results …
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Local and regional leaders in central Indiana today announced the allocation of READI 2.0 funding to support the development of the new Franklin Active Adult Center in Johnson County, marking the …
Sunday, October 27
People News
Jennifer Jambor has joined Comcast’s Heartland Region as director of Community Impact. In this role, Jambor will lead the development of local philanthropic programs and initiatives in the …
Friday, October 25
 Centier Bank , Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is pleased to announce that Dijana Hrncic has been hired as branch manager of the new full-service banking location at 127 W. …
Thursday, October 24
Nonprofit trade organization Indiana Life Sciences Association , formerly the Indiana Health Industry Forum, launched their new brand and website. This coincides with their 30th anniversary and a …
Monday, October 21

National leader in hospitality and tourism management research joins Purdue’s HTM program

The global reputation of Purdue University’s White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) turned a “Dream Hire” into a reality. A three …

Monday, October 21
Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician Mohammad Arfeen, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Chesterton. …
Friday, October 18
The Ports of Indiana Commission has appointed Dr. Tony Bennett to the Board of Directors for the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA). The five-member RRDA board oversees the redevelopment …
Thursday, October 17
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 …
Tuesday, October 15
Economic Development

Gov. Holcomb makes stop in Ireland to target life sciences sector, announce direct flight from IND to Europe

Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb will continue their overseas trade mission with a stop in Ireland. While in Ireland, Gov. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg …
Sunday, October 27

E-REP Seeks Public Input on 5-Year Regional Economic Development Strategy

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) is calling for public feedback on the draft 2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, and …
Saturday, October 26

Mind the Gap

The gap has been steadily widening between the construction industry and the skilled workers needed to meet a growing business demand nationwide. According to Associated Builders and Contractors …
Monday, October 21

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
Healthcare

Franciscan Health offering free scans at select locations for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Franciscan Health is offering free scans during the week of Nov. 4 in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month at locations in Dyer and Munster, thanks in part to generous grants from the Indiana Cancer …
Wednesday, October 23

Heat Advisory

On Aug. 30, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at establishing a federal standard for Heat Injury and Illness …
Wednesday, October 23

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 …
Saturday, October 12
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Construction

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 …

Sunday, October 13
Logistics

Ports of Indiana launches new venture

Ports of Indiana has launched a new business venture called “Indiana River & Rail Terminals,” the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River. The business will manage all …

Monday, October 21
Finance

Estate Tax Bomb Drops in 2026

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) took effect in January 2018 after legislators voted to pass the bill in one of the largest overhauls of the Internal Revenue Code in decades. The new law raised …

Thursday, October 17
IT and Tech

Wabash Partners with University of Delaware to Advance Solar Solutions for Commercial Transportation

Wabash (NYSE: WNC) , the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, announced today it was selected to receive a $1.6 million …

Wednesday, October 16
Green & Sustainable

Honeysuckle Solar: Recharging American Energy

Indiana reaps benefits of American-made energy investment as Lightsource bp’s Honeysuckle Solar goes online 188-megawatt solar project bolsters U.S. energy security and workforce …

Friday, October 25
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