City chamber of commerce, Develop Indy might merge
Chamber Chairman John Neighbours said he "wouldn't rule out" combining the economic development groups.
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Westfield company wants to add 178 jobs in Jeffersonville
A subsidiary of Westfield-based Revere Industries LLC could add 178 jobs in Jeffersonville in southern Indiana if it wins approval of a property tax abatement.
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.
U.S. unemployment applications slip slightly
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dipped last week but has been at or above 400,000 for 17 straight weeks.
City cracking down on noncompliant tax breaks
The city of Indianapolis is seeking to overturn property tax breaks for more than 20 companies that continued to apply for abatement even though they were unable to meet job commitments.
Skillman to lead trade mission to Japan
The lieutenant governor's delegation will will leave in September and focus on job creation.
Global micro lender Grameen ramps up in Indianapolis
Low-income women could receive loans in weeks.
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.
Navistar adding, eliminating factory jobs in Indiana
Navistar International Corp. announced plans Tuesday to create up to 400 factory jobs in northern Indiana while eliminating 250 manufacturing positions in the eastern part of the state.
Packaging manufacturer plans to expand, add 80 jobs
Indianapolis-based DGP Intelsius LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of temperature-controlled packaging, announced on Tuesday morning that it plans to add 80 jobs by 2014 as part of an $870,000 expansion.
INDOT rejects Monroe County plan excluding I-69
In the latest turn in the battle of wills over the $3 billion highway connecting Indianapolis to Evansville, department officials nix plan because it excludes Bloomington-area section of the expansion.
Senior housing project replacing retail center
A run-down former retail plaza along Lafayette Road south of 30th Street will be torn down to make way for a senior housing development.
Mine operator to expand Gibson County operation
The new operation should be running in 2014 and will produce up to 3.3 million tons of coal a year. The mine is expected to employ 310 miners when it opens.
Indiana life sciences leaders look toward the future
Former Eli Lilly and Co. vice president Richard Dimarchi, BioCrossroads President David Johnson, angel investor Oscar Moralez and Purdue University Senior Vice President Alan Rebar discuss issues ranging from the depth of the life sciences industry in Indiana to venture capital and Purdue’s Discovery Park.
Tech district could boost Indianapolis’ convention business
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association plans to attract more life sciences conferences.
Grant to fund economic reports for Wabash County
Manchester College students and two recent graduates will create economic reports designed to help northern Indiana's Wabash County attract new business and industry.
Ohio governor vetoes bill on Great Lakes water use
Gov. John Kasich vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed Ohio factories to pull more water out of Lake Erie, amid pressure from governors from other Great Lakes states who expressed concerned about the measure.
Bush Stadium rehab is Watson’s latest creative project
Longtime Indianapolis developer launches spirited attempt to save baseball palace.
Cities weigh new law allowing bigger tax breaks
Communities across the state are trying to decide how they will use a new law that provides them more flexibility to employ economic development incentives but could increase pressure to give companies more tax breaks.
Purdue Research Park nears capacity
Purdue just added a large tenant to the Indianapolis research park, bringing the total to 14.