Capital Group expanding Carmel operations, creating up to 200 jobs
The company plans to invest $13.5 million to expand at one of its primary client service hubs at 12811 N. Meridian St.
Economic Development
Indianapolis Cultural Trail touts $3B in added assessed value since 2007
Executive Director Kären Haley said the Indianapolis Cultural Trail’s next era will be focused on building capacity for its public art, gardens, program and long-term maintenance.
Trade group launches to advocate for Indiana’s creative economy
The Creative Economy Leadership Alliance Inc., or CELA, aims to elevate the voice of the creative industry in legislative, policy and economic development conversations.
UPDATE: Boston Scientific plans to build $138M facility, hire 300 in Plainfield
The facility will be responsible for global distribution of medical devices and will also accommodate light manufacturing.
Northwest Indiana sports commission awaits Bears decision before starting master plan
The team has said it will pick between Hammond and Arlington Heights, Illinois, in late spring or early summer. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott told IBJ on Monday he expects a decision within 30 days.
‘We didn’t have time’: Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal
“That might happen,” the Illinois governor said of the team taking a stadium deal to build across the state line, where Hoosier lawmakers have pledged $1 billion in public subsidies.
Hammond mayor ‘optimistic’ about Bears stadium after Illinois efforts falter
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Mickey Shuey and The NFL franchise has been considering going across the state line into Hammond for its planned $2 billion stadium and surrounding mixed-use development since December.
Bears tax-break plan dies in Illinois as Springfield’s search for deal continues
House staff and labor allies made an aggressive overtime drive to whip support for a bill the chamber had not seen and had reservations over because it was fundamentally different from the measure they approved in April.
Bears proposal in Illinois getting reshaped in final hours of legislative session
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Samm Quinn The Illinois Legislature faces an 11:59 p.m. deadline to adjourn its spring session.
Data center hot spot Ohio suspends key tax break
The tax break has been critical to Ohio’s competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots.
Carmel, Fishers top ‘Best Places to Live’ ranking
U.S. News ranked more than 850 cities for its annual ranking.
State launches ‘Keep IN’ initiative to support small business growth, retention
The statewide effort is expected provide resources for small businesses to reduce preventable business closures and support smoother business ownership transitions.
Noblesville officials to visit Japan as SMC, Toyota grow local footprint
Mayor Chris Jensen will lead a delegation that includes two Noblesville Common Council members, two economic development officials, Noblesville’s communications director and the city engineer.
Battery-maker EnPower sees big opportunities ahead
The company has developed a type of high-performance battery for specialty uses, including drones.
2026 Innovation Issue: EV slowdown forces Indiana battery plants to pivot
Mayor Tyler Moore said the project is progressing more slowly than initially expected, but Samsung’s involvement has allowed the first battery plant to pivot production to other applications and industries that rely on lithium-ion batteries.
Bears present potential Hammond stadium to NFL stadium committee
The Hammond site, a plat at Wolf Lake Park, was presented to the league’s stadium committee on Wednesday along with a proposal for Chicago suburb Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Republic Airways revives legal fight with Indianapolis over tax-break clawback
The Indiana Court of Appeals is siding with Republic Airways in the latest battle of an ongoing feud between the airline and the city of Indianapolis over $247,522.17 in tax incentives.
Indiana launches artificial intelligence economic development initiative
Called IN AI, the initiative will be overseen by the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership, or CICP.
Illinois House approves legislation to keep Chicago Bears in state
The bill was approved in a bipartisan 72-38 vote after a series of amendments and backroom jockeying played out in the state Capitol.
READI 1.0 investments fueled $675M in economic impact, study shows
Gov. Mike Braun’s office said the goal of the evaluation was to give a comprehensive account of how the READI investments influenced income, job growth, and cultural enrichment throughout the state.