Inside INdiana Business

After years of fundraising and advocacy, officials have secured the full $14.4 million needed to restore the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, allowing planning to begin on one of Indiana’s largest historic preservation projects. insideindianabusiness.com/articles/plann…

Grillo’s Pickles CEO Adam Kaufman told Inside INdiana Business the facility is indicative of the steady growth the company has seen over the past several years. ow.ly/wJbz50ZtyLH

ICYMI: Jay Wirts was on @IIB to talk about @SlateAuto and its coming operations. The investment is expected to contribute up to $39 billion to the state’s economy and create 2,000 jobs in Kosciusko County when fully operational. Watch the full segment: ow.ly/rlIm50ZqQRC

An expedition to potentially locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft led by the Archaeological Legacy Institute that also includes researchers from Purdue University is now set to begin after being postponed last year. ow.ly/choG50ZsrEF

BREAKING: Cincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp is looking to further its expansion into the Chicagoland region with the planned acquisition of Munster-based Finward Bancorp, the banks jointly announced Tuesday. ow.ly/NMvP50ZqYe2

Greater Lafayette Commerce is using a $40,000 state grant to launch a program aimed at preparing a new generation of owners to acquire and lead established businesses throughout the region. ow.ly/gPVC50ZonvF

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday announced the closure of Kentland Federal Savings and Loan Association in Newton County, billed as the smallest standalone bank in the United States. ow.ly/2O2p50Zn625

🎥 WATCH: Our president and CEO, Jay Wirts was on @IIB to talk about @slateauto and its coming operations in Warsaw. The $400 million investment is expected to contribute up to $39 billion to the state’s economy over 20 years and create 2,000 jobs. insideindianabusiness.com/articles/conex…

Yesterday, Ports of Indiana CEO Jody Peacock joined regional leaders in Valparaiso for Innovate Northwest Indiana: Elevating Indiana's Future, presented by the @IBJnews and @IIB - and we were proud to serve as a local sponsor of the event. The event kicked off with a fireside chat with @GovBraun, moderated by President of IBJ Media @mitchdf Mitch Frazier. Jody joined a panel on the region's business landscape alongside Heather Ennis (@NWIForum ), Bill Hanna (Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation), Mayor Thomas McDermott (@cityofhammond ), Gus Olympidis (@FamilyExpress ), and Tess Albanese (@AlbaneseCandy). Thanks to IBJ and the @valpocity, Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation, and @ValpoU for hosting a great conversation about what's next for our region. #ElevatingIndianasFuture #InnovateNWIndiana #NorthwestIndiana #PortsOfIndiana #Valparaiso

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Fitasy, which is based in the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis, sells 3-D printed shoes that are customized for a personal fit. We first told you about the startup just six months ago. Now, Fitasy is making waves with a new partnership with USA Diving.

Congrats to Riverside Mfg. LLC on its new Fort Wayne headquarters! "The company, which specializes in the design and development of custom products for harsh environments, cut the ribbon on the project Wednesday. Riverside previously operated out of four separate buildings in the Allen County community of Huntertown, where it moved its headquarters in 2003. Riverside says it is has invested more than $10 million in the expansion project, including the new Fort Wayne facility and related growth initiatives. Riverside CEO Fred Merritt said the new headquarters, previously the home of ITT Aerospace, nearly doubles the amount of space it had previously." Read more via @IIB: insideindianabusiness.com/articles/river…

The FDA-cleared device uses cryoneurolysis to relieve pain. Under cryoneurolysis, cold therapy is applied to a targeted nerve, temporarily interrupting its ability to transmit pain signals. ow.ly/1xhI50Zlfon

After more than seven years covering real estate and development throughout Indianapolis, I’m excited to begin a new chapter as @IBJnews’ North of 96th reporter. I’m eager to grow our development coverage of the northern suburbs. Message me if you want to connect!

Around one year after launching their ready-to-drink cocktail brand, two Indiana University graduates are preparing to launch a new product. 9AM Club is currently available in 115 stores statewide, and Sun King serves as producer and co-packer. ow.ly/cpWH50ZkJYT

The decision makes way for the potential restart of operations at the Dubois County facility. ow.ly/gw8Y50ZjPx2

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CANNONBALL! 🌊 Holiday World's new $22 million water roller coaster is the largest, single-attraction investment in the park’s history. It will have a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour and is expected to open in May 2027 📸@HolidayWorld

Congratulations to @doitbestcorp on announcing the relocation of the True Value headquarters to Fort Wayne. The @Ginovus team is proud to have assisted on this project. Learn more via @IIB: insideindianabusiness.com/articles/do-it…

CEO Dan Starr told Inside INdiana Business the move follows months of work to stabilize the True Value business, which Do it Best acquired out of bankruptcy proceedings. ow.ly/45rI50ZjmUI