7/10/26 PM UPDATE: Fort Wayne Metals expands, Portage and Indianapolis weighs data center rules; Indiana tightens four-day school waiver requirements

7/10/26 PM UPDATE: Fort Wayne Metals expands, Portage and Indianapolis weighs data center rules; Indiana tightens four-day school waiver requirements

Inside Indiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 10, 2026. Fort Wayne Metals has announced plans for an $18.5 million investment and 150 new jobs in northeast Indiana after its acquisition by New York-based Axel Johnson Incorporated. The Portage City Council is considering new zoning rules that would limit where future data centers can be built through a proposed Technology Campus District. Evansville-based Southwest Indiana Recovery and Empowerment will transition its recovery and reentry programs to Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare later this month. Indiana K-12 schools seeking a four-day schedule must now meet new state performance standards. Indianapolis council leaders are pursuing a moratorium on new data center development. Plus, Terre Haute officials are focusing on helping existing businesses grow while continuing efforts to attract new investment. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideIndianaBusiness.com.

7/10/26 AM UPDATE: Terre Haute revamps business retention focus; Illinois manufacturer moving to Hammond; Indiana companies among 'America's Best'

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 10, 2026. Terre Haute officials are putting a renewed effort into business retention and expansion efforts in the city. An Illinois-based crane manufacturer has broken ground on its new headquarters and manufacturing space in Hammond. A space of land at River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville is being reserved for an Clark County 911 expansion. Plus, work begins on a $40 million housing improvement effort in South Bend, and nearly two dozen Indiana companies are ranked by Time magazine as "America's Best." Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

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.