Six finalists unveiled for $250K Indianapolis Prize
The award from the operator of the Indianapolis Zoo recognizes conservationists who “have achieved major victories in saving an animal species or group of species.”
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Stellantis making $155M investment for EV-battery production in Kokomo
Stellantis, which is also co-creating a $2.5 billion EV battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, says the new investment will help retain 265 jobs across three facilities in the city.
Cummins files for IPO for filtration business spinoff
Spinoff Atmus Filtration Technologies was originally founded in 1958 as the Seymour Filtration Co., based in Seymour, Indiana, with a single filter production line to support Cummins diesel engines.
National tech layoffs could create opportunity in Indiana
From Amazon to Microsoft to Twitter and many others, tech companies nationwide have announced more than 200,000 layoffs since the start of the year. But is a different story emerging in Indiana?
Indianapolis not-for-profit Noble Inc. announces new CEO
Wade Wingler will succeed Julia Huffman, who is retiring at the end of March after 11 years in the position.
EV subscription service Motor secures $7M funding round
The company, which has developed an electric vehicle subscription platform, said this month it will use the funding to refine the platform and expand into new markets.
TechPoint reveals 2023 Mira Award nominees
The not-for-profit advocate for Indiana’s technology sector said the 78 nominees were chosen from a record number of entries and represent almost all regions of the state.
Purdue lands $50M donation for new business school
The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation has committed $50 million for the undergraduate institute at the Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business at Purdue University, the school announced Monday.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 5 more Indiana stores, including one in Noblesville
Struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. disclosed this week that it will close 150 more stores in the United States.
Regenstrief Institute hires epidemiology, research expert as CEO
Dr. Rachel Patzer, director of the Health Services Research Center at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, will join Regenstrief Institute on May 1.
IU board OKs plans to double nursing school capacity, raise residence hall rates
Indiana University said the renovations at the IU School of Nursing at IUPUI will help increase teaching and simulation capacity in support of planned enrollment growth to help address a shortage of nurses both in Indiana and nationwide.
Purdue names reimagined business school after Mitch Daniels
Purdue Board of Trustees Chair Mike Berghoff said the university will invest a minimum of $100 million to relaunch the school under the new name. A $200 million fundraising campaign will also be implemented.
Hamilton County launches training program for inmates
The initiative uses programming from the American Hotel Lodging and Education Institute to provide a foundation for participants looking to get a foothold in the hospitality industry.
Producers hope to see decrease in egg prices this year
Consumers across the country continue to feel the sticker shock when it comes to the price of eggs, but is there relief in sight?
Lilly receives FDA approval for rare blood cancer treatment
Jaypirca was approved to treat mantle cell lymphoma, or MCL. a rare blood cancer that starts in white blood cells in the lymph nodes for which there is no cure, according to Lilly. The disease affects about 1 in 200,000 people worldwide each year.
IPS delays vote on $400M operating referendum amid criticism from charters, biz group
The proposed operating referendum would provide $50 million annually over an eight-year period to expand student programs and increase teacher pay through the program.
Maker of alternative proteins taps Richmond for $115M fermentation plant
Liberation Labs hopes to build a network of facilities make products for “existing major food brands as well as the growing network of food-tech innovators.”
Report: Massive EV battery plant in Indiana on hold
The Wall Street Journal first reported Friday that General Motors Co. and Korea-based LG Energy Solution failed to come to an agreement on building a fourth plant through their Ultium Cells joint venture.
The Speak Easy names VC manager as new executive director
Chelsea Marburger most recently served as senior manager of entrepreneurial programming at venture capital firm Elevate Ventures.
Indiana City Brewing equipment heading for auction
The Indianapolis-based brewery is slated to have its equipment sold at auction next month, but it continues to look for new ownership prior to the sale.