I&M offering home energy check-ups

Indiana Michigan Power is offering Home Energy Check-ups for income-qualified customers.

The check-up will include a walk-through of the home to identify energy-saving opportunities. Homeowners will also receive a free energy-saving kit.

To qualify, a customer must be a residential customer, use electric heat and be at 200% or below the federal poverty level.

For more information, electricideas.com or call (833) 566-0583.

Ribbon cutting

Jay County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the mural that was completed in July on the north side of Community Resource Center.

The ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Brick Alley, which is adjacent to the building. 

The City of Portland in April received a $10,000 grant from Indiana Destination Development Corporation for the mural as part of more than $400,000 in funding awarded for IN Indiana Public Art Activation projects. It is the second Portland mural for Zach Medler, a Geneva native and former Arts Place employee, as he also painted the Portland Rotary Club mural on the south side of the J&P Plating Building.

BSU awarded

The National Educational Telecommunications Association named “Happy Little Fest”/Ball State PBS winner of the special events award in the market and communications category during a ceremony Sept. 10 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Created last year in honor of the 80th birthday of late painter Bob Ross and the 50th anniversary of Ball State Public Media, Happy Little Fest is now an annual event that includes art displays, trivia, painting workshops and other activities.

“We are exceedingly proud of the consistent innovation and creativity of the hard-working staff at Ball State PBS. This honor from the NETA is a great affirmation of their efforts,” said Paaige Turner, dean of the BSU College of Communication, Information and Media, in a press release. “Happy Little Fest is such a lively and joyful celebration, and it’s a wonderful way to allow Bob Ross’ mission and message to live on.”

Meetings scheduled

Indiana Department of Workforce Development will hold town hall meetings in the coming weeks to offer information to instructional providers about funding available to provide adult education.

The meetings will include an overview of the grant application process, including what funds are available, who is eligible and requirements for grant recipients. Funda available can be used to help adults attain a high school equivalency, transition to post-secondary education/training and assist migrants with English language classes.

The meetings include 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 in Allen County Public Library Meeting Room C, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, and 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Maring-Hunt Library Meeting Room, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. 

For more information, email [email protected].

Officers elected

Indiana State Medical Association elected Dr. David R. Diaz of Indianapolis as its president at its annual convention Sept. 8 through 10.

Diaz is a psychiatrist with IU Health in Indianapolis and an associate professor of clinical psychiatry ato the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. William Pond, an anesthesiologist at Associated Anesthesiologists in Fort Wayne, was elected vice-president.

Indiana State Medical Association is a federation of county and district medical societies across Indiana.

Dungy to speak

Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy will be the guest speaker Nov. 14 at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner.

Dungy coached the Indianapolis Colts for seven seasons, leading them to a Super Bowl win in 2007. He now works as a football analyst for NBC.

“I couldn’t be more excited to have Coach Dungy as our keynote speaker — to have a guest of such high esteem — and the business community will benefit from his wisdom,” chamber president Kevin Brinegar said in a press release.

The event at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis will include the presentation of awards including the NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year.

To register for the event, visit indianachamber.com/ad or call (800) 824-6885.

Indiana selected

Israel-based Isotopia Molecular Imaging on Monday announced plans to construct its first U.S. site in Westfield.

The company will invest about $02 million and plans to bring up to 50 new jobs to the Westfield area. The new facility will house production clean rooms, analytical and microbiology laboratories, packaging and logistics systems, and precursor isotope recycling systems.

“Indiana’s life sciences sector continues to grow, generating a $79 billion economic impact and providing life-changing products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices to customers across the world,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg in a press release. “Isotopia’s decision to locate its first U.S. operation in Indiana is a testament to our competitive business climate and the strength of the Hoosier life sciences ecosystem and its skilled workforce.”