Hobart reaches agreement with Amazon for next-gen data center
Mayor Josh Huddlestun said the project will create thousands of construction jobs for local workers and “close to a thousand” long-term jobs.
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Amazon plans $15B data center investment in northern Indiana
Amazon said the new investment will add 2.4 gigawatts of data center capacity in the region.
Allison Transmission secures regulatory approval for $2.7B acquisition
The company expects to close on the acquisition of the off-highway business unit of Ohio-based Dana Inc. at or near the end of this year.
Heartland BioWorks inks biomanufacturing workforce training agreement
The Bloomington-based Applied Research Institute, which manages Heartland BioWorks, said the agreement will position Indiana as a “central nexus for biomanufacturing training and innovation.”
Indiana-based Shoe Carnival to rebrand under Shoe Station banner
The name change must be approved by the company’s shareholders at its annual meeting in June 2026.
Terre Haute hospital merger to move forward after COPA approval
The Certificate of Public Advantage, or COPA, allows hospital mergers that the Federal Trade Commission otherwise considers illegal because they reduce competition and often create monopolies.
Nightmare on Edgewood to close after nearly 5 decades of scares
Longtime owner Kevin Cook said the decision to close the haunted house was a tough one, but ultimately, costs simply ran too high.
Energy startup looks to develop first-in-nation nuclear reactor in Indiana
First American Nuclear, a 40-employee startup currently based in Washington, says its Indiana-based Closed-Fuel Cycle Nuclear Energy Park will be designed to reprocess and reuse spent nuclear fuel on-site.
Nuclear energy startup to establish HQ, manufacturing operations in Indiana
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said in a news release that the move will bring 5,000 high-paying jobs to Indiana.
Indiana hardwood companies sign letter seeking tariff relief from federal government
Nearly two dozen Indiana hardwood businesses have joined hundreds of others nationwide in signing a letter to the Trump administration seeking direct relief from tariffs.
Braun taps DWD commissioner to lead IEDC
Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday announced the appointment of Josh Richardson as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Amelia Earhart expedition postponed until 2026
The expedition team, which includes researchers from Purdue University, was set to launch from Majuro in the Marshall Islands on Nov. 4, sailing about 1,200 nautical miles to Nikumaroro.
Heartland BioWorks headquarters planned for 16 Tech
Heartland BioWorks was designated as a federal technology hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce in October 2023 to support growth in biomanufacturing innovation and workforce development.
Hoosier ag leaders caution against Trump’s proposal to import beef from Argentina
Voices across Indiana’s beef cattle industry raised concerns including an existing trade deficit between the U.S. and Argentina, disruptions in the market and the quality of the imported beef.
Filtration company to close La Porte facility, move production to Lebanon
Production at the Lebanon facility is expected to begin before the end of 2025. The company anticipates having up to 150 workers at the plant.
Hillenbrand shares soar after it announces $3.8B acquisition
Hillenbrand Inc., one of Indiana’s largest public companies, is set to become private after being acquired by an investment firm headquartered in Dallas, the company announced Wednesday.
Amazon adding 8,500 holiday jobs in Indiana
Amazon announced Tuesday that it’s looking to fill 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions nationwide ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Allison Transmission lands $97M for Abrams Tank transmissions
The award follows an $80 million contract that Allison received from the program for 2025 and an $83 million contract for 2024.
$80 million gift to fund new athletic complex at DePauw
The funding commitment from a DePauw alumnus will fund the construction of a new, 70,000-square-foot athletic stadium and sports performance center.
Amazon to add fulfillment center, hundreds of jobs in Greenfield
The 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center is planned for a speculative building north of Interstate 70 constructed in 2022.