Calumet lands $1.4B federal loan for renewable fuels facility
The funding, announced this week, will support the expansion of a renewable fuels facility that will produce sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.
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Pumpkin crop ‘above average’ for 2024, Purdue prof says
Stephen Meyers says consumers in Indiana and across the country can expect an above-average pumpkin crop, both in terms of yield and quality.
Copeland to close Greenfield distribution center
Copeland Corp. said the move will result in the termination of 75 workers in mid-January.
Indiana-based Do It Best inks agreement to acquire True Value assets
Chicago-based True Value, which has hardware stores throughout Indiana, on Monday began voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, with the goal of selling its business operations to Do It Best Corp.
New statewide coalition aims to advance entrepreneurship
A national not-for-profit dedicated to championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority launched an initiative Thursday aimed at boosting entrepreneurship throughout Indiana.
Brazilian company plans $400M plant in Lafayette
Sustainea and Primient said the plant would be the largest facility of its type in the United States.
IEDC touts record $38.3B in committed investments so far this year
The IEDC said the investments include commitments to create more than 13,000 jobs with an average wage of $37.31 per hour—or about $77,604 annually.
Houston tech company Ohana to relocate HQ to Indianapolis
The company, which plans to create more than 100 jobs over the next five years, could receive up to $3.5 million in conditional tax credits from the state if it meets hiring goals.
Purdue, Lilly establish medical-focused research center
The Eli Lilly and Co. and Purdue University Research Alliance Center involves more than 50 researchers and 65 graduate students.
Anderson University president announces retirement
John Pistole became Anderson’s fifth president in 2015 after serving as head of the Transportation Security Administration and deputy director of the FBI.
Tech startup Arrive recruits former Carmel mayor, Elevance CFO
The two additions could help Arrive AI—a maker of smart mailboxes with security and temperature-control features—to gain more traction with municipalities and health care providers.
Mascot Hall of Fame makes closure plans official
More than five years after opening its doors, the Mascot Hall of Fame and Interactive Children’s Museum in Whiting, Indiana, is preparing to close at the end of the summer.
Indy airport, BMV among those affected by global technology outage
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday.
IU Health plans $421M hospital, 500 jobs in Fort Wayne
The state’s largest health care provider said the five-story hospital will include 140 beds, 17 emergency department exam rooms, and six operating rooms.
Marian University receives $29M gift for medical school
The donation, the largest individual gift in Marian’s history, came from Julie Wood—on behalf of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation.
Vera Bradley unveils brand refresh aimed at ‘reinvigoration’
The Indiana-based company known for its handbags on Thursday said it is “reinvigorating the business and restoring brand relevance” with the help of actress Zooey Deschanel.
Daimler Truck subsidiary to close Plainfield remanufacturing plant
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC said the closure will affect a total of 80 workers, the first of which are expected to be laid off next month.
Report: Indiana has lost 350K acres of farmland, but productivity rises
The Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557 last year, tasking the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to estimate the amount of farmland lost—as well as the cause of it—from 2010 to 2022.
U.S. Olympic Swim Trials pool punches ticket for Fort Wayne
Greater Indianapolis has 16 50-meter pools. Fort Wayne only has one, and it’s used by nine high schools.
Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation to award $150M for Catholic education
The foundation said the gift is believed to be the single largest donation to preK-12 Catholic education in the country’s history.