Business roundup – Dec. 23, 2025 | News

    The Indiana Center for Business Ethics has been launched to support businesses in the state.

    The non-profit organization works to provide research and education while also partnering with organizations on business ethics. An initial study showed that organizations with ethical practices have greater employee retention, improved employee engagement and better reputations.

    The information from the study will be used to help organizations with improving communication, training and leadership.

    Indiana Michigan Power filed a joint settlement on its expedited generation resource plan last week with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

    If approved, the plan would create a procedure and timeline for Indiana Michigan Power to seek approvals for new energy generation resources. The agreement also involves Amazon Data Services.

    “I&M is focused on providing reliable, affordable power to all our customers,” said Steve Baker, I&M’s president and chief operating officer, in a news release. “The ability to acquire the resources we need at competitive prices is important to helping us achieve that goal.”

    EDP Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement with Energa for four projects in Poland.

    The four facilities involved in the agreement will have a total capacity of 322 megawatts. The deal is the largest EDP has ever signed in Poland.

    “This agreement showcases our ability to deliver innovative solutions that combine technologies and create value for our partners and the energy system,” said Duarte Bello, CEO of EDP Europe, in a news release. “By integrating wind and solar under the same long-term agreement, we are not only increasing renewable penetration and ensuring flexibility and resilience for the future, but also attending to our clients’ evolving needs.”

    EDP owns and operates the Headwaters wind and Riverstart solar facilities in Randolph County.

    The Indiana Builders Association presented honors recently during its Hoosier Excellence Awards.

    Among the awards were:

    Remodeler of the Year — Provision Builders owners Jen and Will Miller, New Carlisle

    Don Cassidy Associate of the Year — Nick Prentice, chief operating officer of Builders Association of North Central Indiana

    Dollar General has agreed to a payment to settle claims that it overcharged customers.

    The retail chain will pay at least $15 million to settle the claims, The Guardian reported. The settlement involves multiple states that allege shoppers were charged higher prices than were posted on the shelves.

    It follows a $1.55 million agreement reached earlier this month to settle similar claims in Pennsylvania.

    Ardagh Holdings S.A., the parent company of Ardagh Group, has named Galdino Claro and Richard Navarre to its board of directors. It also appointed Todd Brents as its interim chief financial officer beginning Jan. 1

    Claro is an independent consultant who has served for companies including Sims Limited and Harsco Metals and Minerals. Navarre is the retired chairman, CEO and president of Covia Corporation. Brents is a senior partner who leads finance practice with Beckway.

    Ardagh owns and operates glass manufacturing facilities in Dunkirk and Winchester.

    Subway has appointed Cheong Oh SW as master franchise partner in South Korea.

    Cheong Oh SW will support operations of existing Subway locations in the country while also assuming responsibility for expansion, management and development. He has operated Domino’s Pizza in Korea since 1990.

    “We are pleased to welcome Cheong Oh SW as our master franchise partner in South Korea,” said Joseph Hsu, president of Subway Asia Pacific, in a news release. “Their leadership and expertise will help drive the next chapter of growth for Subway, strengthening our position as the leading sandwich destination and meeting the growing demand in the market.” 

    Indiana Chamber of Commerce has several programs coming up.

    General Occupational Safety and Health Administration courses will be held beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20.

    Also, the Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo will be held from Feb. 23 through 25. It will feature a variety of speakers as well as more than 60 educational sessions. Actor, author and host of “America’s Got Talent” Terry Crews will speak about mental health. Motivational speaker Tim Page-Bottorff will also lead a session on improving safety.

    The courses and expo will be held at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Conference Center in Indianapolis.

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