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WOWO Names 'Morning News' Host
The program and news director of WOWO radio in Fort Wayne has been named host of the station's morning show. Kayla Blakeslee will lead Fort Wayne's Morning News, succeeding longtime host Charly Butcher, who passed away in August. Blakeslee has served as the station's program director for the past two years, and previously served as news director and afternoon anchor.
Kerauno Hires Vet Tech Exec as VP of Services
Kerauno has named Jesse Kurth vice president of services. In this newly-created role, he is responsible for leading professional services, customer care and education and training. Kurth brings more than a decade of experience helping grow technology companies. He most recently helped grow Octiv by leading client success, professional services, product and program management. Conga purchased Octiv in early 2018. Kurth also previously spent four years with Fifth Gear.
OrthoPediatrics Lands FDA Clearance
Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. (Nasdaq: KIDS) has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its newest surgical system. The company says the RESPONSE System is designed to treat smaller stature young patients with complex scoliosis. OrthoPediatrics says the 510(k) clearance from the FDA will allow it to launch the surgical system in the fourth quarter.
Larry Bird Museum Planned For Terre Haute
A one-of-a-kind museum honoring an Indiana basketball legend is being planned for downtown Terre Haute. The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board has announced the Larry Bird Museum will be located inside the planned Terre Haute Convention Center. The museum was announced during a VIP press conference Saturday in Terre Haute, which included remarks from Governor Eric Holcomb and CIB member Greg Gibson. State Senator Jon Ford (R-38) and additional CIB members were also on hand for the event.
Burns Harbor Steel Plant Dedicates Historical Marker
A long-standing steel plant in northwest Indiana has received an Indiana state historical marker. The Burns Harbor Steel Plant, which is currently owned by ArcelorMittal, celebrated the marker Saturday with a public dedication ceremony. ArcelorMittal and the town of Burns Harbor put their efforts together to receive the marker, which commemorates the development and legacy of the Burns Harbor Steel Plant.
JSK Hospitality Names Director
Big Data's Role in Site Selection By Tim Cook and Katie Culp CEO, President, KSM Location Advisors2018-10-17T23:12:52ZIn the world of site selection, companies assess the pros and cons of various factors to identify the location that best fits their current and future business needs.
Indy Chamber’s REDi Program Makes Promotion, Hire
The Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative has hired Emily Hawk as business coach for the organization’s ReEntry Entrepreneurship Development Initiative. The program’s former Business Coach, Neil Metzger, has been promoted to REDi program manager. Hawk will facilitate the program’s 6-week course and provides one-on-one technical business training to incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated individuals.
DCS Names Deputy Director
The Indiana Department of Child Services has appointed Heidi Monroe deputy director of permanency and practice support. In her role, she will provide critical customer service in specialized areas to the field staff of DCS. Monroe previously served as director of children’s services at Meridian Health Services. She also spent two years working at Talbert House as the behavioral health director in Cincinnati.
Protective Insurance CEO Resigns
Carmel-based Protective Insurance Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Randy Birchfield has resigned. The company says it is now open to evaluating "potential strategic partnerships or transactions." In a news release, Protective Insurance said Birchfield's departure is not related to management issues or company performance. The company provided no other details about the resignation or strategy shift.
Kmart Details Griffith Store Closure
One of the Indiana Kmart stores caught in the latest round of closures by parent Sears Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: SHLD) has provided more details. In a notice to the state, Kmart Corp. says 113 employees will be out of work when the store closes its doors for good. The company says layoffs are expected to begin December 31 and could take place over a two-week period. The store is located at 430 West Ridge Road in the Lake County town. Sears Holding Corp.
Demand Fuels $120M Convention Expansion, Hotel Plans
A $120 million proposal to expand the Indiana Convention Center and build two hotels at Pan Am Plaza in downtown Indianapolis, the city's travel and tourism association says, will put Indy in play for a bigger share of the lucrative convention business.
Protective Insurance Clears Way For 'Potential Strategic Partnerships'
Carmel-based Protective Insurance Corp. (NASDAQ: PTVCA and PTVCB) says it is open to evaluating "potential strategic partnerships or transactions." The company also announced Randy Birchfield has resigned as chief executive officer, president and chief operating officer. In a news release, Protective Insurance said Birchfield's departure is not related to management issues or company performance. The company provided no other details about the resignation or strategy shift.
B-Start Names 2018 Startups
The pre-accelerator program from the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. has announced nine startups that will participate in its 2018 cohort. B-Start says the startups will participate in a 22-week program that will culminate in a final pitch competition in March. This year's program was open to all Bloomington residents, including students from Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College. Each startup will be paired with a local entrepreneur who will serve as a mentor.
Kimball to Acquire David Edward
A subsidiary of Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. (Nasdaq: KBAL) has announced plans to acquire Maryland-based contract furniture manufacturer David Edward. Financial terms are not being disclosed, however Kimball expects the deal to close within the next 30 days. David Edward designs and manufactures furniture for the healthcare, corporate, education, and premium hospitality markets in North America and the Middle East.
IU to Lead Partnership to Create Research Database
An effort to create a secure online database for academic resources has received a boost after being awarded nearly $850,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. The funding will be used to help along the $2 million Shared BigData Gateway for Research Libraries, which will enable researchers to gain access to research data through the cloud-based platform being created by a partnership led by the IU Libraries and IU Network Science Institute.
Convention Center Expansion Keeps Gen Con in Indy
One of the state's largest conventions will stay in Indianapolis for at least another year. Gen Con LLC has extended its agreement to hold the popular gaming event in downtown Indianapolis through 2023. Visit Indy Vice President Chris Gahl says the city's recently-announced plan to expand the Indiana Convention Center and add two new hotels played a major factor in the decision.
Big Data's Role in Site Selection
In the world of site selection, companies assess the pros and cons of various factors to identify the location that best fits their current and future business needs. The list may seem endless: labor availability, utility needs and costs, real estate options, tax climate, incentives, quality-of-life considerations, even an area’s weather patterns and the likelihood of natural disasters.
ISU Chosen For FedEx Scholarship
FedEx Express has selected Indiana State University as a participant in its Purple Runway Aviation Scholarship program. The university will receive $500,000 over the next five years to provide scholarships for aspiring pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians and other aviation professionals. ISU says the first round of scholarships will be awarded in the fall of 2019. The university's professional aviation flight technology major currently has more than 200 students enrolled.
RV Manufacturer Supporting Renovations at Decatur Park
An employer in Adams County has announced a $250,000 donation for a local park. As a result, the sports complex at Hanna Nuttman Park will be renamed in honor of Wisconsin-based REV Group Inc. A fundraising campaign continues to cover redevelopment of the more than 85-year-old park. It was the previous home to Little League baseball, but fundraising organizers say conditions at the park have deteriorated to the point where it is no longer played there.
Northeast Indiana Event to Talk Global Trade
A half-day seminar focusing on global commerce will take place Monday at the Sweetwater Sound Inc. headquarters in Fort Wayne. "Trade & Tariffs: International Opportunities for Northeast Indiana" is a World Trade Center Indianapolis program that will cover topics including international trade policy, leadership and resources. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Chief Executive Officer Eric Doden says "our region is experiencing phenomenal growth in manufacturing, agribusiness, and in the service sector.
Unemployment Steady in September
Indiana's unemployment rate remain unchanged in September at 3.5 percent. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state added 2,500 jobs over the previous month and the labor force saw a net increase of more than 4,500. The national unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in September, which means Indiana's unemployment has been equal to or lower than the national rate for nearly five years.
How Technology And Innovation Can Transform The Classroom
As we continue to embark through the Information Age, it's crucial for educators to implement new strategies that will meet the needs of both students and industries. Thanks to recent technology and innovative solutions, students are gaining more and more access to education outside the classroom, thereby expanding their learning and career opportunities in a variety of ways.
Salesforce, Pacers Partner
Indianapolis-based Pacers Sports & Entertainment Inc. and one of the largest technology industry employers in the state are joining forces to delivery what officials say will be "ultimate fan experience." The partnership with Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) involves PS&E using multiple Salesforce tools to better connect with fans on email marketing, social media, digital advertising and customer service fronts.
DowDuPont Announces Ag Leadership
DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP) has named the senior leaders for its agriculture division, which will be spun-off as a condition of the massive merger between Dow and DuPont. Corteva Agriscience, which officials say will have a significant presence at the Dow AgroSciences campus on the northwest side of Indianapolis, will be led by current ag division Chief Operating Officer James Collins. The merger of Dow and DuPont closed a year ago.
NIPSCO Considering Plan to End Coal Use
The plan would retire the coal-fired units at the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station in Wheatfield. (photo courtesy of our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana) Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. LLC says an analysis of its operations suggests the utility could eliminate its use of coal within the next 10 years.
Boone County EDC Set For Job Fair
The Boone County Economic Development Corp. will Thursday host a job fair in Lebanon. More than 30 employers from throughout the county will be looking to fill thousands of jobs in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, business services, and healthcare. The job fair will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lebanon High School, which is located at 510 Tiger Way. It is free and open to the public.
Blue Chip Casino to Break Ground on Expansion
Construction is set to begin Thursday on an expansion at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa in Michigan City. The project will grow the venue's meeting and event space by about 15,000 square feet and is expected to be complete by the fall of 2019. Casino parent Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) is not providing financial details of the expansion. The project, which was first announced in May, will include a new 11,000-square-foot ballroom and 3,800-square-feet of pre-function space.
Automotive Parts Supplier Closing Indy Facility
Michigan-based Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC has announced plans to close its Indianapolis distribution and warehouse center. The company, which provides original and aftermarket automotive products, says the closure will result in the layoffs of 83 employees. In a notice to the state, Federal-Mogul says the decision to close the facility is the result of an ongoing realignment of its North American distribution network.
'Backyard Shelby' Involves, Seeks Young Talent
The city of Shelbyville is looking to make itself more attractive to young and diverse professionals by going straight to the source and asking what they want. The city has launched Backyard Shelby, a group of young professionals helping to develop and implement a talent attraction and retention strategy. Mayor Tom DeBaun says the group will focus promoting the city's livability, amenities and "sense of authentic community" to new talent.
Cathedral Kicks Off Capital Campaign
The school says $12 million of the campaign will fund the Innovation Center. (rendering courtesy of Cathedral High School) In honor of its 100th anniversary, Cathedral High School in Indianapolis has publicly kicked off what it says is the largest capital and endowment campaign in the school's history. The Centennial Campaign seeks to raise $25 million to fund several projects, including a new Innovation Center.
Former Mayor, Longtime Council Member Steps Down in Noblesville
A former two-term mayor has resigned from the Noblesville Common Council. Mary Sue Rowland was mid-way through her third term on council and was the city's mayor from 1988 to 1996. In a statement, Mayor John Ditslear called Rowland "a servant leader." The announcement came Monday. Council President Chris Jensen said Rowland was a "fierce champion" for the Hamilton County city's downtown.
Purdue Fort Wayne to Host Job Fair
Purdue University Fort Wayne will Thursday host its annual Mastodon Job and Internship Fair. The event will feature more than 130 companies looking to fill more than 4,000 open positions. The fair will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the fieldhouse of the Gates Athletic Center on the Fort Wayne campus. The university says company representatives will be on hand to discuss full-time and part-time employment, as well as internship opportunities.
Bethel College Details New Name
Bethel College will become Bethel University. The Mishawaka school says the change reflects a more international and current image. During an unveiling Wednesday, officials said the new name will take effect May 6. The college opened in 1947 and the board of trustees says the concept of changing from Bethel College to Bethel University was first broached 15 years ago and then re-visited when board members met in the spring.
Carmel Chosen as 3rd Best Place to Live
Carmel has been chosen as the 3rd best place to live in the U.S. according to MONEY. The publication only looked at cities with a population of 50,000 or greater, and eliminated any place that had more than double the national crime rate, less than 85-percent of the state's median household income, or lack of ethnic diversity.
Preferred I-69 Ohio River Crossing Route Could Come Soon
Former Governor Mike Pence and Governor Matt Bevin (pictured left-to-right in foreground) signed a memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective states along with state and local leaders in July of 2016. Indiana and Kentucky officials working on a planned extension of I-69 over the Ohio River in southwest Indiana say the process continues to move toward key early milestones.
Are Tax Incentives an Economic Development Answer?
Economic development deals are in the news all the time. As companies announce expansions or headquarter relocations, the media is rife with details about incentives offered to secure these projects. Some argue that these incentives would not be necessary if governments did not compete against one another for projects. But the fact is, competition does exist. As a result, cities and states without an effective toolkit of incentives at their disposal are at disadvantage.
Fraud Charges Hit Muncie City Official, Business Owner
A city official and a local businessman in Muncie have been charged in related fraud schemes. The cases, which were investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, stem from alleged kickbacks and illegal purchases involving city-owned property.
Colts Gift to Benefit Wheeler Mission Campaign
Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis has received a major gift toward its latest capital campaign. The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family have donated $100,000 to the Building for Change Campaign, which will help fund an expansion of the organization's Center for Women & Children. The campaign aims to raise $1.25 million over 125 days. The money will go toward a larger campaign that will expand the center on the city's near east side.
IEDC Grants Support Regional Projects
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has awarded a total of $3 million in grants to support quality of place projects in east central and west central Indiana. The funding builds on planning grants awarded to each region two years ago as part of the Regional Cities Initiative. The IEDC says each region's plan focuses on attracting and retaining talent by enhancing connectivity, livability, and culture.
New Leader Chosen for IU School of Medicine in Gary
The Indiana University School of Medicine has chosen Elizabeth Ryan as associate dean and director of the school on the Northwest-Gary campus. The Chicago-area native brings more than two decades of experience in medical education to the medical school program. Ryan will be the fourth director in the school's 46 year history when she assumes duties on October 1.
Holcomb, IAC Name Governor's Arts Award Recipients
Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Arts Commission have unveiled the recipients of the 2018 Governor's Arts Awards. The honor recognizes "individuals, organizations, partnerships, businesses, and communities for significant contributions to the arts." The awards are given every two years.
New Development, Alumni Center Named For Former DePauw President
A gift from two of DePauw University's most well-known donors are supporting a new "front door for our returning alumni." The Robert G. Bottoms Alumni and Development Center, named in honor of the former longtime president, will be located in a renovated fraternity and sorority house through a gift from Timothy and Sharon Ubben. In all, the Ubbens, who both graduated from DePauw in 1958, have committed more than $91 million to their alma mater.
Conexus Indiana Names Purdue Leader to Board
Conexus Indiana has appointed Gary Bertoline to its board of directors. He is dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and distinguished professor of Computer Graphics Technology and Computer & Information Technology at Purdue University. Bertoline joins the 13-member board, which is comprised of statewide representatives from industry and academia.
Marian University Hires Silva as Provost
Marian University has selected Alan Silva to serve as executive vice president and provost. He most recently held a similar role at St. Catherine University (formerly The College of St. Catherine) in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Work to Begin on Power Plant-to-Data Center Project
Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott and Governor Eric Holcomb will take part in a groundbreaking Wednesday on a $40 million industrial redevelopment project. Indiana NAP is a venture created to transform the former State Line Generating Facility in the Lake County city into the Digital Crossroads of America Data Center.
Hoosier Lottery Hits Record State Contribution
The Hoosier Lottery has set a new record for the amount of money transferred to the state. Lottery officials say the state received $306 million for the last fiscal year, which comes from record lottery sales of $1.27 billion. Sarah Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery, says draw game sales were driven by six large jackpots over the last year that ranged from $390 million to $759 million. The lottery also saw strong scratch-off ticket sales that added to the record income.
Hundreds Pack Women in Tech Summit
The Indy Women in Tech Championship's goal of shining a spotlight on Indy's women tech leaders continues today with the second annual IWiT summit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hundreds are on-hand for this year's event, headlined by Girls Who Code founder and Chief Executive Officer Reshma Saujani.
As Growth Picks Up, Viral Launch Adds Experienced COO
Indianapolis-based Viral Launch Chief Executive Officer Casey Gauss says he is satisfied with progress on the company's growth plans and the addition of a veteran operations executive will help keep things on-track. Mitch Black, who most recently served as CEO of Bloomington-based Author Solutions LLC, has been named president and chief operating officer.
TechPoint Restructures Advisory Board
Indiana's technology initiative has announced a restructuring of its advisory board. TechPoint says the new board will expand to include its Class of 2018 member companies and universities. The board now includes a total of 80 organizations. Each TechPoint member company is being offered one seat on the board, which is reserved for the chief executive officer or another executive. "Our goal for restructuring and increasing our board participation is two-fold," said TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier.
Acquisition Costs Lead to Loss for BASi
West Lafayette-based Bioanalytical Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: BASI) is reporting a fiscal third quarter net loss of $75,000, compared to net income of $227,000 during the same period last year. Chief Financial Officer Jill Blumhoff says the earnings were negatively affected by costs related to the company's July acquisition of Missouri-based Seventh Wave Laboratories LLC.
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