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The Indiana Chamber partners with 25,000 members and investors – representing over four million Hoosiers – to achieve the mission of “cultivating a world-class environment which provides economic opportunity and prosperity.” Below are the latest announcements from some of these businesses.
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First Merchants Bank: Names Jadira Hoptry Director of Community Lending and Development (Muncie)
22-year banking veteran will develop programs and initiatives to support local communities First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) announces Jadira Hoptry as its new director of community lending and development. Hoptry will manage all community lenders throughout First Merchants Bank, while focusing on consumer lending and support of low- to moderate-income and other underserved communities. With more than 20 [...]
Indiana Tech: Becomes an Approved Education Provider for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant (Fort Wayne)
Qualifying students can earn an undergraduate certificate at no cost from the university Indiana Tech is now an approved education provider for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant, which is part of the state’s Next Level Jobs program. The initiative provides state residents with free training in high-paying, in-demand industries like manufacturing, construction, health sciences, business, information technology and more. Qualifying [...]
Rose-Hulman: New Synthetic Field Added to Athletics, Recreational & Intramural Facilities (Terre Haute)
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has completed the latest upgrade to its campus facilities this summer with the installation of synthetic turf to a multipurpose field used for athletics, recreation and intramural activities. The project’s entire cost has been covered by a charitable gift to the Mission Driven Campaign for Rose-Hulman from an anonymous donor, who has been a longtime [...]
Toyota Material Handling: New Toyota IC and Electric Forklift Option Empowers Productivity (Columbus)
Toyota’s new EZ Control Joystick optimizes productivity by placing all hydraulic controls in a single intuitive feature. Toyota Material Handling (TMH) recently introduced the Toyota EZ Control Joystick, the company’s latest innovation designed to reduce operator fatigue and optimize productivity. The number one forklift manufacturer in North America now offers this ergonomic option on all Core IC, Mid IC, Large IC, Core Electric, [...]
Guardian Machine Protection: Partners With Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (West Lafayette)
The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) has announced a partnership with Guardian Machine Protection (Guardian MP) to provide discounted services to businesses within the WHIN region. Guardian MP, based in Ft. Wayne, provides preventive maintenance for the advanced manufacturing sector. “We see great value in supporting the service of Guardian MP in the WHIN region,” says Johnny Park, CEO [...]
Indy Eleven: Attend Professional Soccer Matches at a Discounted Rate (Indianapolis)
Indy Eleven and Indiana Chamber are excited to offer you the opportunity to enjoy Indy Eleven professional soccer matches at a discounted rate. September 5 vs Louisville City FC September 9 vs Sporting Kansas City II September 16 vs Louisville City FC September 23 vs Saint Louis FC September 30 vs Sporting Kansas City II Tickets Start at: $13. [...]
OneAmerica: A.M. Best Affirms A+ Rating (Indianapolis)
“Superior” financial strength and performance with stable outlook OneAmerica® announced on August 7 that A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength of the OneAmerica insurance companies, issuing its annual rating for 2020. The ratings analyze the financial strength and performance of the companies and the ability to meet existing financial obligations. A.M. Best has affirmed the A+ (Superior) rating [...]
Indiana Tech: Collaborates With StraighterLine to Make Sure Students are Academically Prepared for the College Environment (Fort Wayne)
Indiana Tech’s Office for Student Success and the online education company StraighterLine, Inc. have collaborated to create the Indiana Tech Readiness Academy, a program that will help adult and online students within the university’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) be more academically prepared for the college environment. The program launched July 26, the first day of Session One CPS classes. The Indiana Tech Readiness [...]
American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters: Hires Finance Director (Indianapolis)
The American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters has hired Gary Ward as the Director of Finance. Prior to joining American Legion Auxiliary, Gary served as the Director of Finance at South Bend Clinic and IU Health focusing on the healthcare industry. He also served as the CFO for over seven years for Franklin United Methodist Community which is one of [...]
Rose-Hulman: Lilly Endowment Grant to Support PRISM Program in Providing Digital Tools and Resources to Indiana K-12 Teachers (Terre Haute)
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $635,000 grant to support Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s PRISM internet portal, which provides digital and professional development resources for Indiana’s K-12 educators so they can meet e-learning challenges. PRISM’s website, www.rose-prism.org, provides a curated library of 6,300 free online resources that meet the needs of schools facing the new realities of digital learning [...]
