http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ Business News Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/summer-gas-prices-likely-lower-than-2012,-purdue-economist-says.html Consumers should enjoy a summer driving season without unusually high gasoline prices and probably lower than they were last summer, says a Purdue University agricultural economist. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/summer-gas-prices-likely-lower-than-2012,-purdue-economist-says.html Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/2013-edition-of-directory-lists-operating-grants-for-nonprofit-organizations.html Officials who lead nonprofit programs in the sectors of arts and culture, children and youth, community and economic development, health care, and social services will find more than 1,800 funding sources for operating costs in a newly published directory. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/2013-edition-of-directory-lists-operating-grants-for-nonprofit-organizations.html Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/registration-opens-for-fifth-annual-indiana-innovation-showcase-to-connect-high-tech-startups-with-investment-opportunities.html Applications are now being accepted for companies that wish to exhibit and pitch to investors at the fifth annual Innovation Showcase (http://theinnovationshowcase.com/) on July 11 at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Ind. More than 1,000 innovators, entrepreneurs and investors are expected to attend the event where more than 60 high-potential startups will exhibit their enterprises. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/registration-opens-for-fifth-annual-indiana-innovation-showcase-to-connect-high-tech-startups-with-investment-opportunities.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/perfinity-biosciences-names-robert-ellis-as-president-and-ceo.html Perfinity Biosciences Inc., a biosciences company based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, announces Robert H. Ellis as its new president and CEO. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/perfinity-biosciences-names-robert-ellis-as-president-and-ceo.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-innovation-could-help-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html Mel Chua, a Purdue University doctoral candidate in engineering education, received her current set of hearing aids in May 2012. She has severe hearing loss but has not worn hearing aids most of her adult life because they did not offer a significant improvement to her hearing. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-innovation-could-help-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/health-care-data-management-firm-joins-purdue-research-park.html Family caregivers and professional health care providers can benefit from online products developed by a data management firm that has become a tenant in the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/health-care-data-management-firm-joins-purdue-research-park.html Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/seminar-on-protecting-digital-technology-intellectual-property-set-for-may-20.html Researchers at educational institutions, entrepreneurs, inventors and the general public will learn about protecting digital technology intellectual property during a free seminar May 20 at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/seminar-on-protecting-digital-technology-intellectual-property-set-for-may-20.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:22:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/leds-reduce-costs-for-greenhouse-tomato-growers,-study-shows.html Tomatoes grown around LED lights in the winter can significantly reduce greenhouse energy costs without sacrificing yield, according to a Purdue University study. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/leds-reduce-costs-for-greenhouse-tomato-growers,-study-shows.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imaging-tech-firm-launches-mini-spectrometer,-will-present-at-2013-spie-defense,-security-and-sensing.html Professionals who analyze chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing substances, hazardous materials, explosives, pollutants and raw materials may benefit by using a newly launched hand-held spectrometer from an imaging technology company. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imaging-tech-firm-launches-mini-spectrometer,-will-present-at-2013-spie-defense,-security-and-sensing.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:41:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/alumni-group-may-hold-venture-capital-secret-for-startups,-next-big-idea-from-purdue-faculty,-researchers.html A new all-volunteer, nonprofit group composed of Silicon Valley-based Purdue University alumni could provide Purdue innovators and entrepreneurs with another avenue of support to commercialize the university's innovations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/alumni-group-may-hold-venture-capital-secret-for-startups,-next-big-idea-from-purdue-faculty,-researchers.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/firm-that-creates-custom-websites,-social-marketing-tools-joins-purdue-research-park.html Leaders at direct sales organizations, networking marketing organizations and nonprofit membership-based associations may expand their influence and increase revenue by partnering with a company that has opened an office in the Purdue Research Park. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/firm-that-creates-custom-websites,-social-marketing-tools-joins-purdue-research-park.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:50:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/economist-livestock-producers-should-expect-bright-future.html More efficient land use, a stalled demand for corn ethanol and increased demand for meat in developing countries should help boost the livestock industry in coming years, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/economist-livestock-producers-should-expect-bright-future.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Industrial and government health and safety inspectors who regularly check work sites for levels of physical, chemical and biological agents could find their own work environments safer through an innovation developed by a Purdue University graduate student. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:28:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/krannert-offering-accelerated-weekend-mba-program.html Purdue University's Krannert School of Management has revamped its Weekend MBA program, reducing the length by 40 percent, from 35 to 21 months, while adding elective courses, greater leadership and career training and participation in an international business trip. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/krannert-offering-accelerated-weekend-mba-program.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-host-global-china-connection-midwest-conference.html The Purdue chapter of Global China Connection on April 20 will host the organization's Sino-U.S. 1.0: 'Moving the World Forward' Midwest Annual Conference. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-host-global-china-connection-midwest-conference.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/solar-energy-company-founder,-purdue-alum-to-give-lecture-on-social-entrepreneurship,-sustainability.html The founder of an innovative solar-powered energy company will give a talk this month on the Purdue University campus that focuses on social entrepreneurship, international business and how the two can come together to benefit our world. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/solar-energy-company-founder,-purdue-alum-to-give-lecture-on-social-entrepreneurship,-sustainability.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/company-launches-new-software-program-to-help-firms-boost-sales-and-marketing.html NitroMojo LLC has launched a new software program that helps firms boost sales and marketing by streamlining voice of the customer and sales channel integration to improve customer relationship management and improve sales outcomes. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/company-launches-new-software-program-to-help-firms-boost-sales-and-marketing.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/firms-new-services-hold-promise-to-improve-efficiency-for-telecommunications-clients.html Executives in the cellular communication industry could benefit from a Purdue Research Park-based firm's services that quantify how efficiently telecommunications systems utilize and deliver power. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/firms-new-services-hold-promise-to-improve-efficiency-for-telecommunications-clients.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/matrix-bio-signs-metabolomics-biomarker-licensing-agreement-with-quest-diagnostics-for-development-of-breast-cancer-recurrence-test.html Matrix-Bio Inc. (http://www.matrix-bio.com/index.php), a diagnostics company that uses metabolite profiling to detect cancer and other diseases, has signed an exclusive global licensing and marketing agreement for metabolomic biomarkers with Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/matrix-bio-signs-metabolomics-biomarker-licensing-agreement-with-quest-diagnostics-for-development-of-breast-cancer-recurrence-test.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:14:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/pacemaker-testing-device,-battery-life-sensor-claim-top-prizes-at-purdue-elevator-pitch-competition.html Students pitching a device for checking pacemaker implants and a sensor for extending battery life in mobile devices took the top prizes at the seventh annual Purdue University Elevator Pitch Competition. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/pacemaker-testing-device,-battery-life-sensor-claim-top-prizes-at-purdue-elevator-pitch-competition.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-engineering-students-win-regional-competition,-100,000.html A team of four students in Purdue's College of Engineering moved one step closer to developing technology that could strengthen the operations of high-volume manufacturers and energy-generating devices like wind turbines. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-engineering-students-win-regional-competition,-100,000.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:11:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/airline-quality-rating-virgin-america-tops-industrys-second-best-year-ever.html Airline performance in 2012 was the second highest in 23 years that researchers have tracked their performance, according to the 23rd annual national Airline Quality Rating. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/airline-quality-rating-virgin-america-tops-industrys-second-best-year-ever.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/krannert-to-hold-global-manufacturing-conference.html Purdue University's Krannert School of Management will host a global manufacturing conference April 19 focusing on 'Right Shoring When Manufacturing Matters.' http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/krannert-to-hold-global-manufacturing-conference.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-mep-launches-six-sigma-website.html Purdue University's Manufacturing Extension Partnership has a new website designed to be a Six Sigma information resource. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-mep-launches-six-sigma-website.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:57:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/lehman-named-trustee-representative-to-prf-board.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 5) named trustee Gary Lehman as its representative to the Purdue Research Foundation board of directors. Lehman replaces Michael Birck, who resigned as alumni trustee earlier this year. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/lehman-named-trustee-representative-to-prf-board.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-guest-lecturer-global-changes-could-affect-u.s.-ag.html Global economic changes and the rise of developing countries likely will require changes to U.S. farm policy, says a former World Bank president and the featured speaker at Purdue University's James C. Snyder Memorial Lecture on April 12. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-guest-lecturer-global-changes-could-affect-u.s.-ag.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-reorganizes-printing-operation,-reduces-staff.html Fewer printing projects and loss of revenue have forced a reorganization of Purdue University's Printing Services, resulting in staff layoffs and reduced services. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-reorganizes-printing-operation,-reduces-staff.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/team-building-mixers-to-be-held-april-9-and-16-for-new-purdue-venture-creation-class.html Purdue graduate and undergraduate students in all academic disciplines are invited to two informal events to learn about a new venture startup class being held in the fall 2013 semester and form teams to develop ideas into companies. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/team-building-mixers-to-be-held-april-9-and-16-for-new-purdue-venture-creation-class.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/national-airline-quality-rating-to-be-announced-april-8.html Results of the 23rd annual national Airline Quality Rating (AQR) will be announced at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday (April 8) in Washington, D.C., during a news conference at the National Press Club's Murrow Room. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/national-airline-quality-rating-to-be-announced-april-8.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:27:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-vp-for-development-resigns.html Lisa D. Calvert, Purdue's vice president for development, announced Monday (April 1) her resignation from the university, effective immediately. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-vp-for-development-resigns.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:23:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-to-race-solar-car-navitas-in-shell-eco-marathon.html Students from Purdue University will race a new solar car this week in an international competition to create the most fuel-efficient vehicles. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-to-race-solar-car-navitas-in-shell-eco-marathon.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imaging-technology-could-lower-coronary-disease-mortality-rate.html Patients undergoing angioplasty or other heart-related medical procedures could benefit from a new technology being developed with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imaging-technology-could-lower-coronary-disease-mortality-rate.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-technology-centers-named-finalist-for-international-award.html Purdue Technology Centers, a network of four business incubation programs in Indiana, has been named a finalist for the National Business Incubation Association's (NBIA) 2013 Incubator Network of the Year award. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-technology-centers-named-finalist-for-international-award.html Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-engineering-students-to-compete-in-regional,-national-competitions.html Researchers in Purdue University's College of Engineering could improve the operations of energy-generating devices like wind turbines and high-volume manufacturers with their patent-pending sensor that monitors the performance of bearings. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-engineering-students-to-compete-in-regional,-national-competitions.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:38:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-students-create-new-products-from-corn-and-soybeans.html Teams of Purdue University students who created fiber insulation from soybeans and a fireworks casing from corn won the top prizes in the annual Student Soybean and Corn Innovation Contests. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-students-create-new-products-from-corn-and-soybeans.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/free-workshop-on-navigating-fda-and-other-federal-regulatory-pathways-offered.html The Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization is offering a free workshop on navigating the complex regulatory requirements for patenting and protecting intellectual property in the pharmaceutical drug and medical device sectors. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/free-workshop-on-navigating-fda-and-other-federal-regulatory-pathways-offered.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:21:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue--pearson-partner-to-include-online-writing-lab-in-new-mobile-learning-resource.html Purdue University's Online Writing Lab will be included in a Pearson mobile writing resource designed for smart phones and tablets through an agreement between Purdue Research Foundation and Pearson. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue--pearson-partner-to-include-online-writing-lab-in-new-mobile-learning-resource.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-survey-finds-older-diners-like-cleanliness-and-service.html Older Americans who eat out are most concerned with cleanliness and service, a Purdue University survey found. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-survey-finds-older-diners-like-cleanliness-and-service.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/advice-on-securing-federal-grants-offered-through-free-workshop.html Researchers from educational institutions, entrepreneurs and inventors can learn how to secure federal grants to support research or commercialize innovations through a free workshop offered by Purdue University's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/advice-on-securing-federal-grants-offered-through-free-workshop.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/firm-to-caption-march-16-comedy-performance-at-theater-in-the-square.html Theatergoers with hearing loss may find the Saturday (March 16) performance of Ken Ludwig's 'The Fox on the Fairway' at a Munster, Ind., theater even more enjoyable because of the captions provided by a businesswoman in northwest Indiana. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/firm-to-caption-march-16-comedy-performance-at-theater-in-the-square.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdues-emerging-innovations-fund-invests-250,000-in-two-life-sciences-companies.html Two life sciences companies that are commercializing Purdue University innovations can receive up to $250,000 in investments from the Emerging Innovations Fund, an evergreen fund created to accelerate the commercialization of early-stage discoveries. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdues-emerging-innovations-fund-invests-250,000-in-two-life-sciences-companies.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:47:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/indiana-crop-insurance-payouts-top-1-billion--a-state-record.html Indiana farmers so far have received more than $1 billion in crop insurance payments from losses last year when drought ravaged crops throughout the state. The payouts are double the previous record. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/indiana-crop-insurance-payouts-top-1-billion--a-state-record.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/deboer-revenue-forecast-update-has-special-significance-this-year.html An updated assessment of Indiana's financial outlook in April will be a key consideration for state lawmakers as they decide whether to increase spending over the next two years or reduce the state income tax, or possibly do both, Purdue Extension economist Larry DeBoer says. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/deboer-revenue-forecast-update-has-special-significance-this-year.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/workshop-helps-entrepreneurs-cook-up-a-home-food-business.html Midwestern entrepreneurs interested in starting their own food business can learn how to begin and grow their enterprise at a Purdue Extension workshop in Indianapolis. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/workshop-helps-entrepreneurs-cook-up-a-home-food-business.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/technology-firm-that-monitors-industrial-utility-usage-hires-cto.html A Purdue Research Park-based company whose software platform helps industrial clients monitor and manage utility usage has hired an industry veteran as its chief technology officer. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/technology-firm-that-monitors-industrial-utility-usage-hires-cto.html Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/ready,-set,-pitch-registration-under-way-for-purdue-elevator-pitch-competition.html A lot can happen in 2 minutes. So can winning a quick $1,000. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/ready,-set,-pitch-registration-under-way-for-purdue-elevator-pitch-competition.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/industry-leading-manufacturer-of-wastewater-drainage-solutions-installs-utilities-management-system.html One of the world's largest injection mold companies has installed energy management technology developed and commercialized by EnterScape™, a company in the Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/industry-leading-manufacturer-of-wastewater-drainage-solutions-installs-utilities-management-system.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/entrepreneurship-academy-for-high-school-students-to-be-held-in-new-albany.html Twenty-five selected high school students in the southern Indiana and Louisville areas will learn about the process of developing their own high-tech company from creating a concept through raising funds and creating prototypes during a summer academy. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/entrepreneurship-academy-for-high-school-students-to-be-held-in-new-albany.html Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/tymora-analytical-operations-receives-500,000-nsf-phase-ii-grant-for-drug-development-technology.html The National Science Foundation has awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to a life sciences company to develop a technology called pIMAGO that promotes the discovery of new disease targets in laboratory settings. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/tymora-analytical-operations-receives-500,000-nsf-phase-ii-grant-for-drug-development-technology.html