Mercer Health offers scholarships

Mercer Health is offering multiple scholarship opportunities.

The MED Foundation Scholarship is open to seniors at schools in Mercer County who are interested in improving the health of the citizens in Mercer County and the surrounding area.

The Mercer Health Volunteer Association Scholarship is for current or past Mercer Health volunteers or current employees who are furthering their education in any profession at Mercer Health. 

Mercer Health also offers its Medical Student Summer Internship & Exploration Program for college students who are considering applying for medical school and have completed at least two years of college and job shadowing opportunities for local high school students.

To apply, visit mercer-health.com. The deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday, March 1.

New members added

Jay County Chamber of Commerce has added Amy Sprunger Photography as a new member.

For more information about the chamber, visit jaycountychamber.com.

Seminar set

Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business will host the seminar AI and Resilience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain on Friday, Feb. 20, at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis.

The event will feature Jay Wirts, CEO and president of Conexus Indiana, and Kevin Murry, vice president of supply chain at Red Gold. The event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. is free to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information, visit business.purdue.edu.

Adding facility

Eli Lilly announced plans Friday for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania.

The planned $3.5 billion plant will manufacture Lilly’s injectable weight-loss medications. It is the fourth new U.S. manufacturing site the company has announced since February 2025.

"Our mission starts with patients and delivering the medicines they need,” said David A. Ricks, Lilly chair and CEO, in a news release. “To meet increasing demand, we're expanding our U.S. manufacturing network, with Lehigh Valley adding capacity for next‑generation weight-loss medicines. We're creating high‑quality jobs and collaborating across the region — with suppliers, educators, and workforce‑development partners — to make critical medicines in the U.S. That's our commitment — to patients, to our new Pennsylvania home and to our country."

Programs recognized

Six Ball State University online education programs have been ranked among the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report.

BSU’s business analytics program (MBA concentration) was the top-ranked for the school, coming in at No. 8. Other top programs included its master’s of special education (11th), master’s in educational administration and supervision (13th), master’s of business administration (14th), master’s of curriculum and educational technology (15th) and bachelor’s in psychology programs (25th).

“These results reflect the intentional way our faculty and staff design online learning at Ball State — rigorous curriculum, responsive support, and the flexibility adults and working professionals need to keep moving forward,” said Trudi Weyermann, assistant provost for learning initiatives at Ball State, in a news release. “Expanding access to high-quality graduate education and lifelong learning is central to our University’s strategic plan, and we’re proud to see that commitment recognized at the national level.”

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.

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 deadline is Feb. 13.

For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation. 

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 24 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.