7/7/26 AM UPDATE: Indy council approves vehicle tax; Fort Wayne engineering firm acquired; DexKo Global names new CEO

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.

7/7/26 AM UPDATE: Indy council approves vehicle tax; Fort Wayne engineering firm acquired; DexKo Global names new CEO

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 7, 2026. The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday approved an increase to taxes on vehicle registration fees. Fort Wayne-based Plant Engineering Services has been acquired by a Pennsylvania company. DexKo Global, the parent of Elkhart-based Dexter, has named a new CEO as part of a planned leadership transition. Plus, Planned Parenthood decries the block on Indiana Medicaid funding despite the end of a federal ban. And Butler University receives a $1.1 million gift. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/6/26 PM UPDATE: Rose-Hulman launches Design Clinic; EPA awards $6.1M for Indiana brownfields; Zimmer Biomet acquires pain device rights

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 6, 2026. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has launched a new Design Clinic to connect engineering students with industry partners on real-world projects while helping companies solve product development and manufacturing challenges. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $6.1 million to support brownfield cleanup and redevelopment projects across Indiana. STEM DTS, a STEM-focused talent solutions company, plans to expand its Plainfield headquarters and create up to 75 jobs by the end of 2029. Nearly a third of Indiana counties have moved to restrict new data center developments. Plus, Zimmer Biomet is acquiring the rights to a pain-relieving medical device in a deal worth up to $140 million and Indiana's tourism industry continues to post record economic impact. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.