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Updated: January 20, 2026 @ 5:06 am
Home & Business Expo scheduled
An opportunity to learn about businesses, non-profits and volunteers is upcoming.
The Randolph County United Home & Business Expo is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at Randolph County Fairgrounds.
The expo is being held this year in partnership with Winchester Main Street, which will lead a Volunteer Fair dedicated to connecting community members with non-profit organizations. The expo is open to businesses and organizations to advertise, promote their services, connect with customers and sell products.
Booth space is available now at rates from $15 to $60 based on Randolph County United membership levels. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14. Set-up will be open from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 13 or beginning at 7:45 on the day of the expo.
Any business or organization that would like to contribute to swag bags that will be handed to attendees on the day of the event should drop them off at the Randolph County United office by 4 p.m. Friday, March 6.
For more information or to sign up for a booth space, contact kerry.mccoy@randolphcountyunited.com.
Facility upgraded
Reid Health has revamped its cardiac rehabilitation program in partnership with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation.
The new program focuses on exercise, nutrition and mindset. It seeks to help those who have gone through a recent heart attack or procedure.
“This is a top-of-the-line class not usually available at a community hospital,” said Chelsea Eldridge, vascular, cardiothoracic and cardiopulmonary rehab practice manager for Reid Health, in a news release. “We’re able to help those folks and give them lifestyle changes that are doable and not farfetched.
“If you take one or two things from this class and put it into your everyday life, that’s fantastic.”
For more information, visit reidhealth.org.
Nominations open
Indiana Manufacturers Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards.
The awards honor Indiana companies and individuals for their outstanding work, exceptional contributions and impact on the future of manufacturing. They are open to all manufacturers in the state.
Awards that will be presented this year include the Community Impact, Emerging Leader, Lifetime Achievement, Manufacturing Talent Champion, Outstanding Woman Leader in Manufacturing and Safety Champion.
Anyone can make a nomination by visiting indianamfg.com/2026-manufacturing-excellence-awards. The deadline is April 30.
New leader named
Indiana University Health has named Art Vasquez as president of its new north region.
Vasquez has worked for IU Health since 2016, most recently as president of its west region. He takes over for Jeff Bird, who recently retired as president of IU Health’s east central region.
Under IU Health’s restructuring, the north region includes facilities in Jay, Blackford, Delaware, Allen, Tippecanoe, White, Clinton and Tipton counties.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to support the exceptional teams at IU Health Ball, Blackford, Jay and Fort Wayne,” Vasquez said in a news release. “These communities have a long and proud history of delivering outstanding care. My focus is ensuring our teams have what they need to continue serving patients and strengthening local partnerships.”
STEM center launched
Ball State University has launched its STEM Education Center as a hub for advancing teaching and learning in Indiana.
The STEM Education Center will seek to expand access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics instruction and train future teachers in those areas. Housed in BSU’s College of Sciences and Humanities, it will be a center for youth programs, school and community partnerships and faculty-led research.
“Indiana and the nation are facing a real shortage of qualified STEM teachers, and the STEM Education Center is designed to be part of the solution,” associate dean Andrew Gatza said. “This center brings together the people, partnerships, and research that already exist across Ball State — and gives us a stronger structure to expand what works: hands-on learning experiences for young students, support for teachers and schools, and a clear pathway that helps more Ball State students see themselves as future STEM educators.”
For more information or to inquire about partnerships, email amgatza@bsu.edu.
Grant cycle open
Applications are open for CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s grants supporting non-profit programs and initiatives focusing on literacy, STEM and workforce development.
Grants are available for non-profit organizations located in CenterPoint’s service area. Priority is given to programs serving low-to-moderate income families and under-resourced communities.
“The CenterPoint Energy Foundation creates positive, meaningful change within the communities where we have the privilege to provide electric and natural gas service,” said Mike Roeder, president of CenterPoint Energy Indiana, in a news release. “The Foundation remains committed to initiatives and programs enriching the lives of those living and working within our service areas, while powering possibilities for a better tomorrow. We encourage qualified nonprofit organizations focusing on education to apply for a grant through Feb. 13.”
For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.
Training available
Ivy Tech Community College and Vision Corner Learning Center are teaming to offer learning opportunities.
A “Working Genius Workshop” is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 28. It will include an assessment for building better teams and learning about the “types of genius involved in getting anything done.”
Vision Corner is located at 202 N. Columbia St., Union City. The registration deadline is Jan. 21. Email ewigginton@ivytech.edu or call (765) 966-2656 ext. 4106.
Vision Corner will also host ServSafe training from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. To register, visit inrla.org/events.
ServSafe classes set
John Jay Center for Learning in Portland will host a pair of ServSafe training courses in the spring.
Training will be available on Tuesdays, March 21 and May 19. John Jay is located at 101 S. Meridian St., Portland.
For more information, call (260) 729-5525.
Courses scheduled
Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host its annual safety and health conference next month.
The Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo will be held from Feb. 23 through 25 at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Conference Center in Indianapolis. It will feature a variety of speakers as well as more than 60 educational sessions.
For more information, visit indianachamber.com.
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