Inspired by his grandmother, Luke Messer grows into politics
“When I was a young kid, I was always sort of fascinated because my grandmother was so involved. But I wasn’t somebody who knew I’d run for office or anything like that … .” —Luke Messer
Greensburg
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LOPRESTI: Greensburg’s epic run was essence of Hoosier Hysteria
All the starters on back-to-back state champs landed college offers—and in three different sports.
Banks to sell off five Indiana branches as part of $1B merger
Cincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp and Greensburg-based MainSource Financial Group have agreed to sell off five bank branches in Indiana to resolve regulatory concerns that could stand in the way of their planned merger.
Honda to add third model to lineup at Greensburg plant
The automaker will debut a prototype of the 2019 Honda Insight at the North American Auto Show on Jan. 15. Manufactured in Greensburg, the high-end hybrid is set to hit the market next summer.
Delta Faucet springs back, expands HQ, plans to hire
From 2007 to 2010, the Carmel-based manufacturer laid off about 1,000 employees. But its commitment to stay invested in R&D has paid off.
PROXY CORNER: MainSource Financial Group Inc.
Greensburg-based MainSource Financial Group is the holding company for MainSource Bank, which has 91 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio.
Honda to add CR-V line in $52M Indiana plant expansion
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana LLC said the expansion of its Greensburg plant is expected to lead to 100 new jobs by the end of next year.
Honda to move CR-V production to Indiana assembly plant
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana announced the SUV will join the Civic sedan in being assembled at the Greensburg plant. Honda said the move coincides with ending production of the CR-V in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Small Indiana city planning highway promotion sign
The sign could cost about $750,000 and could range in size from 600 to 1,400 square feet and display messages on both sides.
Greensburg factory to invest $28M, add 250 workers
Workers will be hired as global firm Valeo buys new equipment for its 400,000-square-foot engine cooling factory to start new product lines for Honda, Nissan, Chrysler and Ford.
Honda marking fifth anniversary of Greensburg plant
The company's Greensburg facility turned out its first Honda Civic sedans on Oct. 9, 2008, with about 1,000 workers at the plant. Honda officials say the factory now has more than 2,000 employees.
Delta expanding operations in central Indiana
Delta Faucet said it plans to spend about $12 million to renovate and equip its 380,000-square-foot facility in Greensburg, adding about 160 employees by 2014.
Delta Faucet yet to bounce back from housing crash
Employment has held up at the company's Indianapolis headquarters. But the work force at its Greensburg factory has been decimated.
Honda shuffling management at Greensburg plant
The changeup is part of a transition throughout Honda North America Inc.’s operations.
Greensburg auto-parts plant plans expansion, 200-plus hires
Automotive supplier Valeo expects to invest $15.5 million in new machinery for its Greensburg facility as part of its plans to expand operations in the plant and bring more than 200 workers onto the company payroll by 2014.
Japanese automakers help drive economy
A deal struck 25 years ago brought Subaru-Isuzu to Indiana. Toyota followed in 1996, and Honda came in 2008. The three Japanese automakers now collectively employ 10,000 and support thousands more jobs at suppliers across the state.
Honda unveils 2013 Civic
Compact car made in Greensburg usually gets rave reviews from critics, but last year’s model was slammed for poor handling and a ‘cheap’ interior.
Honda hopes 2013 Civic restores model’s luster
The next model of the Honda Civic, due out by year-end, may need hefty changes to silence critics and ensure the company’s 2,000-employee Greensburg factory has strong demand for its signature vehicle for years to come.
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.
Honda starts building new Acura hybrid at Greensburg plant
Production of the new Acura hybrid comes after the factory started last year building another alternative-fuel vehicle, the Civic Natural Gas.