Cities now can offer companies cash for local hires
For the first time, cities and counties in Indiana can use local income-tax revenue to offer companies cash rebates for new jobs that go to local workers.
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Education not-for-profit moving to city, plans to add 44 jobs
Project Lead the Way Inc., a New York-based provider of education curricular programs for middle and high schools, will move its headquarters to Indianapolis and plans to add 44 jobs by 2014.
Wind-turbine company moving into Evansville plant
A company that makes wind-turbine blades says it will start its first U.S. facility at a former refrigerator plant in Evansville that Whirlpool Corp. closed last year. The business said it could employ up to 400 workers in the area by 2014.
Rail firm says it won’t reach 650-jobs goal in Muncie
Progress Rail Services, which said last October that it would create up to 650 jobs in Muncie by 2012, now expects to employ just 250 people at the plant by the end of next year, according to a magazine.
Trailer manufacturer adding 200 jobs in northeastern Indiana
Howe-based Cruiser RV LLC will begin hiring this month as part of an $850,000 expansion to add a new production line in nearby LaGrange.
Commerce leader Roob leaving IEDC for private sector
The state’s Secretary of Commerce is stepping down to lead WoundVision LLC, an Indianapolis-based health care technology firm.
IEDC, Conexus form aerospace, defense council
The Indiana Aerospace and Defense Council brings together industry leaders to begin creating a plan to grow the sector. IEDC and Conexus say Hoosier defense contractors have created 1,800 jobs in the past two years.
Mortgage firm plans local expansion, 140 jobs
Royal United Mortgage LLC, an Indianapolis-based mortgage firm, announced plans Tuesday to expand its local operations, adding up to 140 employees by 2013.
Air tool manufacturer plans Indiana expansion
Sullair Corp., which makes air compressors and other air tools, says it will expand its headquarters in northern Indiana and expects to add up to 113 jobs in the next few years.
Illinois facing jobs assault from other states
Indiana is leading a push by other states to chip away at Illinois' vulnerable economic image and lure jobs away.
llinois manufacturer plans move to northwest Indiana
Illinois manufacturer Modern Forge says it will open a factory in northwestern Indiana, where it expects to hire as many as 240 workers in the next few years.
Cable maker adding 40 jobs at Carmel headquarters
Belden Inc. said it will spend $3.1 million to lease and equip a new 30,000-square-foot facility in Carmel, where its Americas division is headquartered.
Auto stampings plant plans to add 75 jobs in Muncie
Indiana Stampings LLC plans to add 75 jobs by 2013 as part of a $7.3 million expansion that includes leasing and equipping a 155,000-square-foot facility.
Freight carrier plans to expand, add 183 local jobs
Thomasville, N.C.-based Old Dominion Freight Line said a $22 million investment will be used to upgrade its existing 122,340-square-foot facility on the southwest side.
City to give Angie’s List $4.6M to buy properties for expansion
Money for real estate acquisition is a major component of the $7.1 million in incentives the city of Indianapolis offered Angie's List Inc. for expanding its headquarters campus to accommodate 500 more employees.
City chamber of commerce, Develop Indy might merge
Chamber Chairman John Neighbours said he "wouldn't rule out" combining the economic development groups.
Franklin Electric moving HQ, 220 jobs to Fort Wayne
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. says it will move its corporate headquarters from Bluffton to a $25 million development in Fort Wayne by 2013. The company has 220 employees and expects to add 35 more by 2014.
Railroad plans Gary redevelopment, 251 jobs
Canadian National Railway Co. on Wednesday announced plans to relocate part of its operations from Markham, Ill., to northwest Indiana.
Local IT consultancy plans to add 200 jobs
Knowledge Services, an Indianapolis-based information technology firm, plans to lease additional office space on the city’s north-east side to make way for 200 more workers by 2015.
Hospital bed repair firm plans Indiana expansion
A company that reconditions hospital beds plans to expand its operations in southeastern Indiana and potentially add 55 jobs in the next couple of years.