VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University welcomes Chicago native Gloria Castillo, founder of CMC Enterprises, LLC and former president and CEO of Chicago United, who will serve as the commencement speaker closing out the semester on Saturday, May 10, 2025. “Gloria’s immense efforts have made a tremendous impact on the business sector of the Chicago area,” José D. Padilla, president of [...]

MARION – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) will host Carlos Campo, Ph.D., CEO of Museum of the Bible, as the commencement speaker for its spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, April 26.  During the ceremonies, Campo will also receive an honorary Doctor of Public Leadership degree. He is a distinguished educator, businessman, and founder whose Kingdom-oriented focus provides a meaningful context [...]

 Parkview one of 65 hospitals selected by Medtronic for research  FORT WAYNE – The Parkview Heart Institute has been selected by medical technology firm Medtronic as one of 65 hospitals globally to participate in a clinical trial of a new heart catheter. Ireland-based Medtronic recently enrolled its first patient to trial the Prevail™ paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter for in-stent restenosis (ISR) [...]

WARSAW – Bowen Health has named six people to management positions. Kim Shininger, Director of Community Engagement, Wabash Ms. Shininger joins Bowen Health with more than 35 years of healthcare experience in operations, human resources, and community initiatives. She grew up in Wabash and has worked for a large health system there for most of her career. Her unique perspective [...]

First Farmers Bank & Trust branch, 175 South Rangeline Road CARMEL – First Farmers Bank & Trust, one of the top 15 largest Indiana chartered banks, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Carmel, Indiana. This office will be the bank’s 38th location across Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The grand opening of the new office is set to be [...]

INDIANAPOLIS – In a powerful collaboration to address the rising cost of healthcare, Hylant, Parkview Health, and Butler University launched a dynamic, data-driven initiative aimed at identifying the root causes of high healthcare spending. The “Total Cost of Care Data Challenge” kicked off on March 20, 2025, at Butler University, bringing together 10 student teams tasked with analyzing Medicaid patient data [...]

INDIANAPOLIS – FORUM Credit Union now has financial coaching and small dollar digital investing through its subscription-based service called SafisLife. With SafisLife, members receive guidance on all aspects of their financial wellness including budgeting, credit score improvement, asset allocation, lifestyle planning, debt management, and more. A financial coach works with the member using tools available from Enrich Financial Literacy to [...]

Named “The Corner at Fort Ben,” the project strives to continue the momentum in a growing area within the City of Lawrence and aims to add high-end dining and unique retail options inside of a distinctive architectural concept. Family owned and operated, Foamcraft, Inc. has grown substantially since its inception in 1952. Through its first two generations of leadership, [...]

Annual Analysis Shows $138.2 Million in New Private Investment, Providing Support for over 19,400 Jobs in the Region JEFFERSONVILLE – The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) released its economic analysis for 2024, showcasing another landmark year of growth, infrastructure improvements, and community impact. River Ridge Commerce Center continues to serve as an economic engine for Southern Indiana, generating more [...]

Signature Care EPO Plus offers pricing below the national hospital average at all Parkview Health facilities FORT WAYNE – Today, Parkview Employer Solutions announced the launch of a new direct-to-employer health plan designed to offer the lowest possible healthcare costs for employers while ensuring access to high-quality care. Signature Care EPO Plus will be available for self-funded and partially self-funded [...]