Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 31, 2026.

Walkerton-based Polygon Co. is investing $4 million to expand its medical manufacturing operations. Oakland City University says employees are expected to receive delayed paychecks Friday after the struggling university faced lawsuits over unpaid wages. Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray announced he will not seek reelection to his leadership position in November. Two new downtown Logansport spaces, The Kitchen and The Pavillion, are being celebrated as a way to attract more visitors and support local entrepreneurs. Agricultural giant Corteva says its planned separation into two publicly traded companies will take effect Oct. 1. Plus, Fort Wayne nonprofit Clothes For Joes is preparing to break ground on a new Veterans Service Center aimed at expanding support for veterans facing homelessness, unemployment and other challenges.

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 31, 2026.

The Indianapolis and Fort Wayne metro areas are among the nation's top regions positioned to attract future aerospace and defense investment, according to a new report. Churchill Downs is exploring the possible sale of nine regional gaming properties, including Terre Haute Casino Resort. Two new downtown Logansport facilities are now open as part of a $6 million effort to spur entrepreneurship and attract more visitors to the city. Indianapolis-based Roche Diagnostics North America and Ivy Tech Community College have launched a partnership to help address Indiana's shortage of medical laboratory professionals through scholarships, career awareness and a proposed paid fellowship program. Plus, the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau has earned re-accreditation through the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program, maintaining a distinction it first received five years ago.

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 30, 2026.

Batesville-based Margaret Mary Health has officially opened its new $125 million hospital, replacing its more than 90-year-old facility and launching the first phase of a larger health and wellness campus. Varcity has closed financing for a retirement community planned in Purdue University's Discovery Park District, with construction expected to lead to a summer 2028 opening. Eight Indiana regions are competing for a combined $120 million in grants to improve health care access in rural communities. Indiana state agencies are increasingly using artificial intelligence for behind-the-scenes work, from speeding investigations to improving government services. Muncie-based First Merchants Bank is investing $6 million to expand its footprint in southern Indiana, including a new banking center in Floyds Knobs and upgrades to 14 existing branches. Plus, farmer sentiment declined for a third straight month in June as producers continued to cite high input costs and low crop prices as their biggest financial challenges.

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 30, 2026.

High input costs and lower crop prices have led to another decline in farmer sentiment, according to a Purdue University survey. International steel and technology company Voestalpine AG has opened an $80 million expansion of its Jeffersonville manufacturing facility. Gen Con is reporting its third consecutive sellout in Indianapolis ahead of this weekend's convention. Plus, Amazon Web Services touts its investment in New Carlisle, and a $19 million apartment complex in Lafayette is set to open today.

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Inside Indiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 29, 2026.

The northwest Indiana group One Region is getting set to launch its ReShore Indiana campaign with the goal of driving national and international investment to the region. Lafayette Instrument has acquired a Germany-based life sciences company. Jasper-based German American Bancorp reports record quarterly profit. A South Bend high school counselor is already seeing benefits from the local Educator Externship program. Plus, The National Bank of Indianapolis details a leadership transition.

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 29, 2026.

Elkhart-based recreational vehicle manufacturer Forest River is planning to close a plant in Bristol and lay off 105 employees. The parent of Warsaw-based Lake City Bank is reporting record profit for the second quarter. A new trade association has launched with the mission to bolster the creative economy in Indiana. Plus, a new innovation center is being built on the University of Indianapolis campus, and IndyCar unveils its new chassis.

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Inside Indiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 28, 2026.

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has announced full funding has been secured for the long-awaited restoration of the Whitewater Canal Historic Site in Metamora. California-based Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has completed its $50 million facility in Odon ahead of schedule. A new president has been named for Converse-based First Farmers Bank & Trust. Plus, health care providers in northern Indiana report hundreds of job vacancies, and the Indiana Historical Society cuts jobs and programs.

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 28, 2026.

Ohio-based Owens Corning is planning to close its manufacturing plant in the St. Joseph County town of Walkerton. Wisconsin-based Faith Technologies Inc., is looking to fill dozens of jobs at its new, 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Pittsboro. Officials in Hancock County will open the Amplify Hancock Innovation Center on Tuesday. Plus, Gov. Braun has directed the state to review closures of coal-fired power plants.

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Inside Indiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 27, 2026.

Boston-based Grillo's Pickles on Monday celebrated the opening of its $54 million pickle production facility in Bartholomew County. Richmond-based metal fabricator J.M. Hutton & Co. is investing more than $6 million to expand operations and add jobs. The Indianapolis Colts say efforts to gain IHSAA approval for girls flag football are getting close to the goal line. Plus, an Indiana DNR wetlands program is found out of compliance, and Carroll County is launching its inaugural business pitch competition.

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 27, 2026.

Canada-based CS PowerTech has opened its $1 billion solar cell manufacturing plant in Jeffersonville. Parkview Health is set to break ground Monday on its new hospital in West Lafayette. The Community Foundation of Huntington County is looking for public support for the Riverfront Reimagined redevelopment project in downtown Huntington. Plus, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking to restore outcomes-based performance funding for the state's public colleges and universities.

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