IEDC reports record-setting year for job commitments
The IEDC, which leads the state’s economic development efforts, said it secured 293 commitments in 2017 from companies around the world to locate or expand in Indiana.
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Sallie Mae planning $12M expansion, 350 more jobs in Indianapolis
The expansion is the second for the student loan giant in Indianapolis in less than two years.
Formstack’s new Colorado office not expected to slow Indy growth
Indianapolis-based software-as-a-service company Formstack announced this week that it plans to open an 8,300-square-foot office in downtown Colorado Springs that will hire 55 employees.
PROXY CORNER: Horizon Bancorp
Michigan City-based Horizon Bancorp has $3.5 billion in assets and operates 68 offices in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, including locations in Bargersville, Carmel, Franklin, Greenwood and Indianapolis.
Holiday Wish List
Here is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most. This is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to make tax-deductible gifts in the spirit of the season. Anyone who wishes to make a contribution should contact the organization directly.
EDITORIAL: Instill common sense into alcohol laws
Lawmakers have an obligation to listen to their constituents and develop a system for selling alcohol that serves and protects Hoosiers’ interests first and foremost.
Expected hot topics in the 2018 General Assembly
Lawmakers returning to the Statehouse in January for their 2018 session will face questions about alcohol, autonomous vehicles, hate crimes and more.
Revived Indianapolis Speedrome lands two title sponsors
The Indianapolis Speedrome, which enjoyed a comeback year in 2017 under new ownership, will undergo a name change after signing two sponsorship deals.
Indian engineering firm picks Columbus for 500-worker headquarters
A Bangalore-based engineering firm that announced plans in November to open a $10 million North American headquarters in Indiana has chosen Columbus for the facility, state officials announced Wednesday.
Miller finally comments on his City-County Council status
Indianapolis City-County Council member Jeff Miller has finally explained his reasons for remaining on the council—more than two weeks after he was charged with three felony counts of child molesting.
Symphony reports record ticket sales, balanced budget
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra experienced its fifth straight year of record ticket sales during the 2016-17 season while meeting budget projections for the fourth time in five years.
Lee & Associates lands real estate veteran
Rebecca Wells arrives from JLL to boost the firm’s capital markets team in the Midwest.
Two Zionsville companies to expand, add 72 employees
Both companies are expected to receive economic development incentives from the city of Zionsville and the state.
Fishers medical manufacturer with 69 employees plans closure
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., which owns Tridien Medical, said it plans to begin eliminating employees Jan. 31 with terminations continuing until Sept. 30, when the facility will permanently close.
Brown’s biotech startup to hire 225, invest $16M in HQ
A company founded a year ago by prominent local tech entrepreneur Don Brown expects to pay average salaries of $156,000 a year in new space at the IU Emerging Technology Center.
Posh downtown restaurant in Alexander hotel closing at end of month
The owner announced on Friday that the Asian-inspired fine-dining establishment will stop serving on Dec. 31, after a five-year run in the CityWay development.
Cajun eatery in Fountain Square to close before Christmas
In a Facebook post, B’s Po Boy said it couldn’t maintain enough business year-round to stay open.
Holiday Wish List
Here is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most. This is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to make tax-deductible gifts in the spirit of the season. Anyone who wishes to make a contribution should contact the organization directly.