TechPoint’s annual Mira Awards moving to Old National Centre
Next year’s gala, which is slated for April 26, will feature an awards show in the Murat Theatre followed by a community celebration and afterparty in the Egyptian Room inside the venue.
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Telamon founder Albert Chen to receive Sachem Award
The Sachem is the state’s highest honor and is used to “recognize an individual whose lifetime of excellence and moral virtue has brought credit and honor to Indiana.”
GM furloughs workers at Indiana plant
The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers is once again having an effect on Indiana workers.
Indiana Golf ready to tee off on new HQ at Fort Ben
The governing body for golf in Indiana plans to build the facility, which will be known as the Pete and Alice Dye Indiana Golf Center, on the grounds of The Fort Golf Resort at Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park.
Wawa plans 60 stores in $420M expansion into Indiana
The convenience store chain said plans to invest $420 million to add 60 stores throughout the Hoosier State over the next eight to 10 years, with the first round of stores primarily in central Indiana.
Indy to host 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress
It will be only the second time the event, which attracts about 2,500 entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem builders from around the world, has been held in the U.S. since 2009.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce names Sinders as next CEO
Vanessa Green Sinders will succeed Kevin Brinegar, who is retiring in early January after 20 years leading the organization. She will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO in the chamber’s 101-year history.
Lumina Foundation initiative aims to simplify, grow college admissions
Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation has launched a nearly $3 million effort designed to make it easier for students to apply for and be admitted to college.
Planned Indianapolis Animal Care Services facility gets funding boost
The new facility will replace the existing Indianapolis Animal Care Services shelter at 2600 S. Harding Street.
Cummins forms joint venture to build multibillion-dollar battery plant
The joint venture will initially focus on the production of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for commercial battery-electric trucks.
First Merchants to establish regional HQ in Indianapolis with $18M office purchase
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp., parent of First Merchants Bank, plans to relocate about 175 jobs to the new headquarters and add another 100 over the next five years.
King’s Hawaiian eyes central Indiana for massive production campus
Plans call for the development to include a 368,000-square-foot main manufacturing plant, a 78,000-square-foot cold storage building and an 86,000-square-foot beverage plant.
Auto parts maker to close Indiana plant with 155 workers
The plant produces automotive switch-related components such as steering pad switches, power seat switches, hazards, and door lock switches.
BorgWarner to close Indiana manufacturing plant
The closure will affect about 150 employees at its Morgan Street Production Plant.
Inotiv swings to profit; legal battles continue to grow
Indiana-based Inotiv Inc. reported a fiscal third quarter profit of $1.8 million, compared with a loss of $3.7 million during the same period last year. However, the pharmaceutical testing company said it is facing new shareholder lawsuits primarily related to its acquisition of Envigo RMS Holding Corp. in Indianapolis.
Marian University marks opening of new engineering building
University President Dan Elsener said the opening of the school comes amid enrollment that has exceeded expectations.
Closure of Indiana chicken facility to cost 368 workers their jobs
More details have emerged regarding the impact of Tyson Foods’ announcement this week that it is closing four chicken processing facilities, including one in Indiana.
Landmark Recovery seeks license reinstatement at Indiana locations
The filing comes about two weeks after the licenses were revoked by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction following three deaths at the Praxis Landmark Recovery center in Mishawaka.
Purdue board OKs new $12M airport terminal, 900-bed residence hall
Rob Wynkoop, vice president of auxiliary services at Purdue, said the university has been actively exploring the return of commercial air service to the airport.
Camping World to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield
Mount Comfort RV, which primarily sells Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin, Newmar, and Winnebago products, is one of the largest RV dealerships in the state.