Kem Krest to close Carmel operations, eliminate 77 jobs
The supply chain optimization company said the closure is due to “declining sales, current and projected business needs, and business priorities.”
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GE Aerospace investing $65 million in Indiana plants
The largest share of the 2026 investment will go to GE Aerospace’s plant in Indianapolis, which makes combustors and structural engine components.
IndyCar unveils track layout for inaugural Freedom 250
The street circuit features a seven-turn, 1.7-mile track that will see IndyCar drivers racing past iconic Washington, D.C., landmarks.
Indiana life sciences giant Philip Low dies at 78
Low founded seven companies based on intellectual property developed at Purdue, including Endocyte Inc., which he sold to Novartis Inc. in 2018 for $2.1 billion.
IU’s Curt Cignetti receives Sachem Award
The award is considered Indiana’s highest honor and is given to “individuals who have profoundly shaped Indiana through character, leadership, and service.”
South Korean manufacturer to build first US plant, add more than 300 jobs in Indiana
Hanjung America plans to build the facility on 133 acres in the Riverfork West Industrial Park, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. announced Thursday.
Ivy Tech launching construction skills education program
In partnership with the Lennar Foundation — the philanthropic arm of Miami, Florida-based Lennar Corp. — the one-semester program is designed to give students a pathway to immediate employment in the construction industry.
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Hammond mayor ready for Bears stadium
The Bears are prepared to invest about $2 billion for the stadium project in Hammond, according to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
White Family Foundation’s $25M gift to support Purdue hospitality program expansion
Part of the funding will help expand the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis-based Horizon League names next commissioner
A Valparaiso native, Jill Bodensteiner was named the Nike Division I Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in Sports in 2024.
Portage mayor to make pitch for Chicago Bears stadium site
Portage is the latest community to throw its hat into the ring following a December announcement from Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren that the team is expanding its search for a new stadium site to include northwest Indiana.
Despite strong fourth quarter, profit drops for Cummins in 2025
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. is reporting full-year net income of $2.8 billion in 2025, down from $3.9 billion the previous year as the company continues to review its hydrogen electrolyzer business.
Venture capital investment in tech firms declined in 2025, TechPoint report says
TechPoint, the growth initiative for Indiana’s tech sector, said the report highlights “a year defined by recalibration and renewed focus on long-term value creation.”
SpectronRx completes expansion of campus at Grissom Aeroplex
The Indianapolis-based radiopharmaceutical company built a 150,000-square-foot production facility and plans to add up to jobs.
‘Innovate or Evaporate’ podcast joins IBJ Media Podcast Network
The show, which “explores the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it,” is hosted by Christopher “Toph” Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures.
Indiana Rail Road promotes Wright to CEO
Indiana Railroad Co. operates a 500-mile freight railroad that serves southern Indiana and central Illinois
Indianapolis startup Ahimsa growing on the national stage
Founder Dr. Manasa Mantravadi said they’re not stopping with online sales. The Indianapolis pediatrician said the next goal for the company is to have her products in physical stores.
Hoosier Survey finds support for legalizing marijuana, making health care more affordable
The survey asked 600 Indiana residents about a wide variety of topics, including what they thought about Indiana as a place to live, taxes, tariffs, redistricting and data centers.
Report: NFL commissioner visits northwest Indiana amid Bears stadium search
Late last month, the Bears reportedly sent a drilling and testing crew to a site near Wolf Lake in Hammond.
Mayor: Bears could save ‘hundreds of millions’ by moving to Indiana
“I think that they seriously are considering Indiana,” Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott said on Inside INdiana Business this week. “I really feel that way.” He cited the state’s property tax system as a key reason.