State seeks to create unified message with ‘IN Indiana’ campaign
A new marketing campaign from Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corp. aims to recruit businesses, communities and destinations to help tell Indiana’s story.
Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business
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Indy Pop Con eyeing growth beyond Indiana
Co-founder Carl Doninger hopes to strengthen the pop culture convention’s branding while looking at additional markets for more events.
Owner of fieldhouse in Grand Park nears resolution with developer of $42M youth sports park in Auburn
Grand Park Fieldhouse’s lawsuit alleges its former president of operations used confidential information from his time in Westfield in his new role as a principal with the developer of a planned sports park in northeast Indiana.
Nursing home operator dropping eight Indiana locations, including Indy facility
A Warsaw-based nursing home operator plans to terminate its operating leases at eight Indiana locations—including one in Indianapolis—affecting nearly 700 employees.
Distribution company plans 100 jobs at new Lebanon facility
New York City-based PCA Group’s clients include beauty brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, Derek Lam, Monique Lhuillier, Rachel Zoe, and FILA.
Record gift to launch new Krannert real estate program at Purdue
The Krannert School of Management at Purdue University has received a nearly $21 million gift from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, the largest gift in the school’s history.
Wechsler to step down from Launch Fishers leadership
The founder and CEO of Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab has announced plans to leave his leadership roles this summer.
Developer planning 70-acre real estate project in Tipton County
The project would include at least one hotel, light industrial space, a travel plaza, a bank, a MedCheck, a recreational vehicle stopover, restaurants and a dog park.
Italian firm opens $30M plastics recycling plant in Anderson
SER North America has hired 25 employees at the plant with the goal of adding 15 more by the end of the year.
Population growth slowed in Indiana in 2021
Indiana’s population growth in 2021 was the smallest annual increase since 2015, according to analysis released Thursday by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University.
$30M Indianapolis golf and entertainment venue set for June opening
The facility, which feature a three-story golf range, restaurant and bar spaces, and a 350-person music pavilion, is expected to create up to 200 full-time and part-time jobs.
New legislation adds incentives for Indiana film, media productions
Eligible productions could include film, television, music or digital media. State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) said the legislation could make Indiana a leading state for film and media production.
Ivy Tech exec tapped as state’s next higher education commissioner
Chris Lowery succeeds Teresa Lubbers, who in November announced plans to step down at the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session.
Stevanato inks deal for vaccine vial manufacturing in Fishers
The firm is in the midst of construction for its $145 million, 370,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fishers, which began last September.
Noblesville reaches deal to keep manufacturer in city
Noblesville-based IDI Composites International said it plans to spend more than $24 million to build a manufacturing facility in a new business park along State Road 37, north of 150th Street.
Indoor vertical farm plans $70M facility, 120 jobs in Indiana
The company said the new location will allow it to expand its bagged salad and salad kit offerings to retailers and consumers throughout the Midwest and mid-south regions.
Speedway’s economic development director heading to McCordsville
During his tenure, Tim Gropp oversaw multiple major projects for the town, including the recently-opened Allison Transmission Innovation Center, the Abel Motorsports building and the $50 million Founders Square development.
Battery maker relocating to Indy, planning more than 100-plus jobs
EnPower Inc. is moving from Phoenix into a facility previously operated by EnerDel Inc. on the city’s northeast side.
Indianapolis marketing agency plans expansion after major investment
TrendyMinds Inc. has secured an eight-figure investment and plans to establish new regional offices in Florida and Texas while increasing employment in Indianapolis.
Entertainment firm relocating to Indianapolis, plans to hire up to 30
Creative Works, which designs and manufactures entertainment and recreation venues, will bring with it more than 70 jobs, and the firm expects to create up to 30 more by the end of the year.