5/29/26 AM UPDATE: Indiana home sales rise again; New dean for IU School of Medicine; Indiana shows support for Labor Department wage raise proposal

7/9/26 PM UPDATE: Valpo University president speaks on record enrollment; Ports of Indiana land $25M grant; Steak 'n Shake waives franchise fees for veterans

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 9, 2026. Valparaiso University President Rev. Brian Konkol says he's living out his childhood dream just seven months into the role. Indiana Humanities has named longtime nonprofit executive Shelley Hunter as its next president and CEO. South Bend Ethanol renames its plant to Verbio South Bend as work continues on a $230 million expansion. Indiana librarians will receive new mental health training to better respond to patrons in crisis. Plus, the Ports of Indiana has secured a record $25 million federal grant to expand its Jeffersonville port, and Steak 'n Shake is partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to waive franchise fees for veterans and promote VA services nationwide. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/9/26 AM UPDATE: Evonik investing $100M in Lafayette; Indy startup partners with USA Diving; Bloomington resident sues Duke Energy

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 9, 2026. Germany-based specialty chemical producer Evonik has announced plans to invest $100 million in its Tippecanoe Labs facility in Lafayette. Virginia-based defense contractor ManTech has received a nearly $200 million contract for work at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division in southern Indiana. Nearly 150 Indiana communities have received state grants for local road and bridge projects. Plus, an Indianapolis startup that makes custom 3D-printed shoes teams up with USA Diving, and a Bloomington resident has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/8/26 PM UPDATE: Riverside Manufacturing opens Fort Wayne HQ; Purdue launches president search; Amplify Bloomington debuts AI program

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 8, 2026. Riverside Manufacturing has opened its new Fort Wayne headquarters after investing more than $10 million in an expansion project. Purdue University is seeking public input as it begins its search for the school's next president following Mung Chiang's departure. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has partnered with One Southern Indiana to offer lower-cost health coverage options for small businesses through a new employer health program. Digital creators in South Bend are building businesses by turning online audiences into full-time careers. Amplify Bloomington has launched a free artificial intelligence training program to help local businesses. Plus, the city of Columbus is seeking developers for major downtown redevelopment projects. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/8/26 AM UPDATE: Columbus seeks downtown development partners; USI launches workforce development program; OUCC seeks rate increase rehearing

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 8, 2026. The city of Columbus is seeking development partners for the redevelopment of several "catalytic" sites in the city's downtown. The University of Southern Indiana has launched a program designed to connect students with employers through internships and scholarships. A Zionsville-based ag-focused consulting firm names a new leader. Plus, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is asking state regulators to reconsider their approval of an AES Indiana base rate increase. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/7/26 PM UPDATE: Indiana FSSA details new HIP work requirements; Elkhart General plans $37M ER expansion; Aviation Technology launches Indiana division

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 7, 2026. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has released new details on upcoming work requirements for eligible Healthy Indiana Plan members. Elkhart General Hospital is investing $37 million to expand and renovate its Emergency and Trauma Center to increase capacity and improve patient care. Aviation Technology has launched a new aircraft interiors division at Anderson Municipal Airport following the acquisition of an existing facility. Indiana child care providers and advocates are criticizing proposed state rule changes that would ease educational requirements for some staff. Plus, the University of Notre Dame is awarding more than $400,000 to support its inaugural Arts Biennial, and new all-terrain track chairs are expanding trail access for visitors with mobility limitations at every Indiana state park. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.