Experienced workforce and economic development leader to strengthen business investment, talent pipelines and regional competitiveness GREATER LAFAYETTE – Greater Lafayette Commerce (GLC) has named Brooklyn Burton as its new vice president of economic development, where she will lead regional efforts focused on business attraction, expansion and retention across the Greater Lafayette region. The region is entering a new phase [...]

New billboards encourage Illinois-based talent to move to Knox County.  VINCENNES – New billboards encouraging out-of-state Knox County, Indiana workers to consider a move from Illinois and national print and digital ads in Site Selection magazine are expected to boost the southwest county’s brand awareness and attractiveness, according to Chris Pfaff, CEO of Knox County Indiana Economic Development (KCIED). The [...]

Smallest spectacle in racing returns March 25-29 at the Indiana State Museum INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Museum will transform into a hub of creativity and competition during the Pinewood Derby® supported by the American Dairy Association Indiana. Known as Indiana’s smallest spectacle in racing, this year’s event will take place from March 25-29. A tradition at the museum [...]

The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce welcomed members, partners, and business leaders to The Lerner Theatre for the chamber’s annual meeting on March 6. This year’s meeting, presented by Lake City Bank, celebrated the century-long legacy of the chamber as a driving force of economic development in the region with conversations led by some of Elkhart’s foundational businesses. “We [...]

CARMEL – Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations make decisions, communicate, and operate. Yet while many professionals have begun experimenting with AI tools, few leaders have received guidance on how those tools should influence leadership judgment and accountability. Carmel-based leadership consultancy ADVISA is launching a new training program designed to help leaders navigate that shift. Recent research by McKinsey Global [...]

Authorization granted for negotiation of final agreements with Jeffersonville, Charlestown, Utica, Clark County and Greater Clark County Schools JEFFERSONVILLE – Today at its regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting, the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) approved five resolutions authorizing 2026 Service Agreements with community partners for the provision of public utilities, safety, and educational expenditures supporting the River Ridge [...]

Distinguished civic leader and former EmployIndy CEO to lead Indiana’s premier philanthropic network INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, the statewide membership organization representing grantmaking entities, announced today the appointment of Angela Carr Klitzsch as its new president and chief executive officer. Following a comprehensive national search conducted in partnership with Medallion Partners, the board selected Klitzsch for her 25-year [...]

ANDERSON – Bankable, Powered by Flagship, became the largest Small Business Administration (SBA) microlender in the United States as of Dec. 31, 2025. The designation reflects the organization’s continued growth and expanding role in financing small businesses across Indiana. Bankable is a program of Flagship Enterprise Center, a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization based in Anderson. Flagship launched the microlending program [...]

INDIANAPOLIS – FORUM is pleased to announce promotions across several teams, including Business Intelligence, Technology, Project Management, Marketing, Retail Delivery, Electronic Payment Systems, and Collections. Katie Brown is now Business Intelligence Manager, overseeing analytics and strategic planning. Since joining in 2022, she has served as Digital Marketing Specialist and Business Intelligence Analyst. Rob Craig has advanced to Software Development Manager, [...]

VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) practitioner certificate program in the fall of 2026. The program will be open to undergraduate students of all majors and disciplines, and will cover both technical knowledge of how AI systems function as well as how those tools can be used both ethically and productively in the modern workforce. “AI [...]