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Farmer Confidence Slides as Input Cost Concerns Hit Record High; Purdue Study
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment took a step backward in September. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell from 135 in August to 123, with the biggest deterioration coming from producers’ assessment of current conditions. A record 52% of producers cited higher input costs as their...
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West Lafayette prepares for housing growth tied to SK hynix
West Lafayette leaders are preparing for future housing needs as major economic development projects, including SK hynix, are expected to bring new workers to the area. City officials are looking at how additional housing could help accommodate that growth and what continued development could mean for residents and the community.
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The Farm at Prophetstown hosting family-friendly fall events all month long
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The Farm at Prophetstown is hosting fall events all month long. With the changing leaves, new animals, and vintage feel, it’s a magical time at the farm. This Saturday, October 10, the Fall Funfest will have fall-themed crafts and activities, pumpkin decorating with a...
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Family Express Assumes Control of Leo’s Market & Eatery Locations
Leo's will continue supplying its foodservice offerings to Family Express' 90 existing c-stores. Family Express and Leo’s Market & Eatery have announced a new partnership, under which Family Express will assume operations of Leo’s Market & Eatery locations in suburban Indianapolis and Lafayette, Ind., while Leo’s will “prioritize its focus on expanding its food program and commissary operations, continuing to develop Leo’s Eatery as a standalone food-focused concept,” the companies noted in a statement.
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Trioworld celebrates opening of first U.S. facility in Brownsburg
Trioworld celebrated the opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility Sept. 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company representatives, local officials and community members. The global manufacturer of high-performance flexible films announced plans for the Brownsburg facility in August 2025. The plant is designed to serve Trioworld’s growing North...
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Winery owner grows profits with help from SCORE mentor
A Purdue University food science graduate who once had little exposure to wine now owns and operates Wildcat Creek Winery in Lafayette, helping steer the business toward profitability while working with a SCORE mentor. Nyssa Craton bought the winery in 2025 from founders Rick and Kathy Black, according to a community announcement. After joining the winery as an assistant winemaker in 2013, Craton said ownership became the next logical step in a career built at the business. “It was good timing, and I was finally in a place maturity wise where I could handle it,” Craton said. “I couldn’t really advance any more in my career unless I went someplace else. I really love this place.” Craton, a Pekin native, is now the winery's head and only winemaker. Her introduction to wine came largely through a wine appreciation course at Purdue, and she said the industry initially was not a career goal. “Wine wasn’t really on my radar at all,” she said. Mentor helps improve business performance Since acquiring the winery, Craton has worked with SCORE Indianapolis mentor Richard Ellison of Carmel on strategies aimed at increasing revenue, improving margins, reducing debt-service costs and strengthening marketing efforts. Craton said one
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Lebanon, Indiana Quietly Offers Retirees A Historic Courthouse Square And Affordable Homes
Some towns shout for attention, and some simply wait for the right people to notice them. This central Indiana city sits in the second group, and it has been waiting patiently. It holds the title of county seat, keeps a courthouse square at its heart, and stays close enough to...
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Kokomo mayor details plans for data center campus
KOKOMO. Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - An Austin, Texas-based company is proposing a major data center project at an industrial park in Kokomo, the city’s mayor announced this week. Read the original report here. In a post on social media, Mayor Tyler Moore said Digital Realty is planning to...
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Developer introduces 20-lot Woodland Reserve subdivision near Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg
Grand Communities introduced plans Sept. 24 for Woodland Reserve, a 20-lot, single-family subdivision on about 17.6 acres east of Calvary United Methodist Church on Northfield Drive, drawing questions from the Brownsburg Town Council about flooding and trail connections. The introduction was informational and the council took no action ahead of...
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Rarefied air: Fan manufacturer offers museum tours, special deals during customer event
A two-day event at the end of last month served as a reminder to the community that a four-decades-old fan manufacturer operates in Zionsville and has the largest collection of antique fans on display that’s free for the public to see. That was the goal of Fanimation’s Tent Days...
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The Ridiculously Affordable Small Town In Indiana That Retirees Are Flocking To Right Now
There’s a small town in Indiana where your retirement dollars go so far that you’ll start wondering if someone made a math error in your favor. Peru, Indiana, sitting along the Wabash River in Miami County, is that town, and retirees are figuring it out at a pace that suggests the secret is getting out.
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Meet DaAsia Johnson: The Owner Behind The Pedal Party in Downtown Lafayette
I've worked with the business for 2 years. This idea originally formed back in 2024 under, The Trolley Tap. My favorite thing about working with The Pedal Party is meeting all the new people and hearing how much they have really enjoyed their experience. Sometimes it's hard for a business to come back after being closed down so it feels good to be welcomed back with open arms and know that people have enjoyed themselves.