Auto parts manufacturer plans 325 jobs in Anderson
Automobile parts supplier Greenville Technology Inc. plans to open a $21.4 million plant in Anderson, creating 325 jobs by 2016, economic development officials announced Tuesday morning.
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Lids division renews contract with IUPUI
Under the five-year deal, Nike will maintain its status as the official outfitter of all student athletes on the 16 varsity sports teams at IUPU. The initial deal was signed in October 2009. Terms of the current agreement were not disclosed.
Airport authority names new executive director
Robert Duncan has held the position on an interim basis since March, when his predecessor, John Clark, abruptly stepped down. Duncan previously served as the authority’s general counsel and chief operating officer.
PROXY CORNER: The Finish Line Inc.
The Finish Line Inc., 3308 N. Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, www.finishline.com, is a specialty retailer of brand-name athletic and leisure footwear, activewear and accessories.
Mayor vetoes hotel-worker blacklisting proposal
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has vetoed a proposed ordinance aimed at hiring practices by local hotels, the mayor's office announced Thursday afternoon.
EDITORIAL: Indy Rezone initiative off to good start
The city unveiled the Indy Rezone plan July 5, and it’s clear from the top of the project flow chart that fresh perspectives are welcome.
IU researchers question economics of diesel hybrids
Fuel savings and environmental benefits might not be worth the higher cost of such vehicles.
Large Broad Ripple apartment complex slated for $10M renovation
New owner of property bought out of foreclosure seeks city revenue bonds, state low-income housing tax credits.
Museum’s IMAX hopes alchohol sales will fuel movie attendance
Museum has been fine-tuning service in preparation for Batman premier.
Duo introduces app for hairstylists
Founders of MyBestFriendsHair.com aim to help professionals manage client information.
First Internet Bancorp reports higher earnings
First Internet Bancorp, parent of Indianapolis-based First Internet Bank, said Thursday that profit rose 55 percent in the second quarter compared with the year-ago period.
Author Solutions acquired by Pearson for $116M
London-based Pearson Plc has purchased Bloomington-based self publisher Author Solutions Inc., which has about 400 employees, most of whom are in Indiana, and had revenue in 2011 of $100 million.
United Way CEO Annala announces retirement
Ellen K. Annala, who has led the United Way of Central Indiana as CEO for 14 years, will retire next year, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday afternoon.
Orlando dwarfs Indianapolis in tourism, conventions
The Indianapolis and Orlando metro areas both have roughly 2 million residents, but Orlando’s theme parks drive a huge convention and tourism industry concentrated around a convention center miles from its downtown.
Honda investing $40M in Greensburg, adding 300 jobs
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana LLC, a division of Japan-based Honda Motor Co., said on Wednesday that it will invest $40 million in its Greensburg plant and hire 300 employees later this year as it ramps up production of its compact cars.
Interactive Intelligence expects quarterly loss
Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. on Tuesday said it expects to report a net loss in the range of $500,000 to $1.5 million when it releases second quarter results July 31.
City, state planning another Super Bowl bid, sources say
Officials for the city and the state are expected to announce plans to bid on another Super Bowl for Indianapolis, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.
Hotel worker ‘blacklisting’ ban approved by council
Indianapolis hotels could no longer ban contract workers from direct employment under an ordinance passed Monday night by the City-County Council.