Indiana one step closer to tax breaks for data centers
Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, who carried the bill on the Senate side, said it would make Indiana one of the top five states for tax policy on data centers.
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‘Two-tier economy’: Report says prosperity in Indianapolis is increasing, but not for all
The data reflects the fact that there is a “missing middle in central Indiana’s economy,” due to the loss of manufacturing jobs.
City-County Council approves $7 million tax abatement for Eli Lilly
The council voted 19-6 to approve Lilly’s request, which is tied to the firm’s pledge to spend $91 million on a building at its Lilly Technology Center that will house the company’s biosynthetic human insulin production operations
MD Logistics adds fourth warehouse in Plainfield
The third-party logistics company said it plans to increase its workforce by 50 full-time workers over the next five years.
Maker of tobacco alternative moving headquarters from California to Westfield
Grinds LLC—which produces pouches of flavored coffee designed as a healthy alternative to chewing tobacco—plans to invest $6.7 million and create 56 jobs.
Plan for private health clinic at Broad Ripple Park hits opposition
A group that opposes a public-private partnership to help raise funds for an event center in Broad Ripple Park plans a forum Monday night to discuss the matter, but did not invite city or park officials.
‘Make ’Em Clap’ to legislative updates
Indy Chamber Chief Policy Officer Mark Fisher injects a little fund into the organization's legislative updates in the form of hip-hop references.
Hot U.S. job market coaxing people in from sidelines
A surprisingly strong burst of job growth over the past year has led many economists to wonder: Where are all the workers coming from?
Hot U.S. job market coaxing people in from sidelines
A surprisingly strong burst of job growth over the past year has led many economists to wonder: Where are all the workers coming from?
Community centers land funds to expand job-training programs
Local Initiatives Support Corp. and the Citi Foundation are providing $700,000 to four local organizations who plan to help 700 workers in Indianapolis find quality jobs.
Chicago-based marketing tech firm plans to hire more than 200 Indianapolis workers
ActiveCampaign said Indianapolis' strong marketing tech ecosystem makes the city a natural place for the company to expand.
Study finds rail-with-trail idea much costlier than trail-only plan, Fishers says
The city of Fishers has released a study that says constructing a trail on the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor would cost at least $20 million more if the development maintained a rail line alongside the trail.
After embracing Indiana, immigrant helped state land huge Infosys deal
Raju Chinthala had never heard of Indiana before he came to the United States from India in 1994. In the 25 years since, he has become one of the state’s greatest champions.
Business leaders say they’ll fight for changes in what is now ‘not a hate crimes bill’
The Senate amended Senate Bill 12 so it no longer specifies that crimes motivated by bias based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and other categories are eligible for stronger penalties.
Northern Indiana wheelchair accessory maker to move HQ to Carmel
Winamac-based BraunAbility plans a $7.5 million expansion project that includes moving its headquarters to Carmel and building a new research and technology center.
Council committee advances $38M financing plan for P.R. Mallory site
A nearly $38 million project to transform much of the abandoned P.R. Mallory site on East Washington Street into the home of Purdue Polytechnic High School and other tenants is finally moving forward.
Indianapolis doesn’t instantly revive Amazon pursuit after NYC report
Several cities were quick to renew their courtship of Amazon after a report Friday that the e-commerce giant was reconsidering its plan to open a 25,000-worker H2Q campus in New York City. Indianapolis wasn’t among them.
Facing opposition, Amazon reconsiders NY headquarters site, two officials say
It’s unclear what Amazon might consider as a Plan B if the New York project falls through.
Group launches $15M loan fund for housing near IndyGo stops
The goal is to preserve or spur development of 1,000 affordable housing units within close distance of an Indianapolis transit stop over the next five years.
Lawmakers consider changes to allow more alcohol permits in growing communities
The omnibus alcohol bill authored by Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, would also create a special alcohol permit for a planned food hall at the Bottleworks development on Massachusetts Avenue.