Workflow software firm plans downtown expansion, 112 jobs
Kerauno, an Indianapolis-based communications workflow software company, plans to spend $5.2 million to open a new downtown headquarters.
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Hogsett, Develop Indy tout efforts to foster jobs, corporate investment
The mayor and Indianapolis’ economic development agency said their negotiations with companies this year resulted in 74 relocation or expansion deals leading to pledges of 13,320 new or retained jobs.
Report says central Indiana faces dearth of ‘good’ jobs—so OneAmerica raises some salaries
The Brookings Institution report found that the situation is especially dire for Hoosiers without college degrees and said the state shouldn’t incentivize jobs that don’t pay middle class wages and benefits.
Indiana has good corporate citizens, but improvements still can be made, panelists say
Business and political leaders at the annual Engage Indiana event stressed the importance of public and private collaborations in helping improve communities and retain workers.
IEDC reports another record-setting year for job commitments
The state’s lead economic development agency on Tuesday said that it has already surpassed last year’s annual record for job commitments.
Elevate Ventures makes 3-year investment commitment to Bloomington, Columbus
Elevate Ventures, Bloomington-based incubator The Mill and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced they have entered a three-year agreement to invest $2.5 million to bolster the entrepreneurial ecosystems in Bartholomew, Brown and Monroe counties.
Digital marketing firm planning downtown expansion
Spur Interactiv announced plans Friday to add 33 employees in downtown Indianapolis by the end of 2022.
Brazilian ag-tech firm picks Indiana for U.S. HQ, plans 334 jobs
Solinftec said Thursday it would invest $50.6 million to establish operations in the Hoosier state. The company makes technology that helps farmers collect and analyze data to increase crop returns.
Indiana Chamber’s legislative priorities include issues that recently failed
The statewide business group announced its lobbying agenda Monday—and it includes support for passing a hate-crimes bill and increasing the cigarette tax. Another priority involves the state’s superintendent of public instruction.
IT company HighPoint Global to expand local operations
The Indianapolis-based firm, which focuses on tech services that help government agencies communicate more effectively with constituents, plans to add 60 employees.
AMAZON UPDATES: Indy officials pushed three sites for HQ2, showed off Mass Ave during visit
When visiting Indianapolis in March to gather intelligence on the city’s HQ2 bid, Amazon officials had two meals at hot restaurants on downtown’s northeast side and toured three potential sites for the $5 billion project.
Circle at crossroads: Monument Circle faces growing calls for upgrades
Downtown Indy leaders say the city can’t afford to let the Circle fall into disrepair or become a turnoff for visitors.
Auto industry supplier plans $90 million Indiana expansion
A Japan-based automotive industry supplier plans to spend $90 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Indiana, the company announced Tuesday.
Three small manufacturers to add more than 100 jobs in central Indiana
Companies that brew tea drinks, pop-up campers and jewelry in central Indiana are among 22 manufactures that announced plans Friday to locate or expand their operations in the state.
Swiss security-products maker plans 165 jobs at north-side operations
Dormakaba Group plans to nearly double the size of its manufacturing operations on the north side of Indianapolis in an expansion that’s expected to retain hundreds of jobs in Indianapolis.
Online retailer Sweetwater plans 1,009 jobs in $76M Indiana expansion
Online music instrument and audio gear retailer Sweetwater Sound Inc. said the expansion project will include construction of a 350,000-square-foot warehouse and a 35,000-square-foot conference center.
Holcomb’s office ordered to hand over Pence’s Carrier emails
Marion Superior Judge Heather Welch issued an order this week forcing Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office to disclose communications from November 2016 between former Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump and Carrier Corp.
Italian filter maker to establish operations in central Indiana
The office of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the plans Thursday in Milan during the governor's three-day economic development trip to Italy.
Illinois company plans $26M Indiana plant, 580 jobs
Elk Grove, Illinois-based Wynright Corp. announced plans Tuesday for the 320,000-square-foot plant on 44 acres that will make material handling systems for the logistics industry.
Governor plans business-development trips to Italy, Manitoba
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch are planning international economic development trips to help strengthen the state’s automotive and agriculture industries.