Indiana names new head for Community and Rural Affairs office
A state office that helps Indiana's communities with economic development plans has a new leader.
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Monsanto planning $29M seed facility in Greenwood
The company said it plans to lease a new 140,000-square-foot building in Southtech Business Park where it will process, package and distribute corn, soybean and cotton seed for field testing.
Subaru supplier adding more than 100 Boone County jobs as part of $57M expansion
A joint venture of two Japanese companies that makes steel frames and other parts, primarily for Subaru, said it will double the size of its Jamestown plant to 250,000 square feet.
Knowledge Services plans $17M Fishers HQ, 400 additional jobs
The company, now headquartered in Castleton, plans to build an 80,000-square-foot office building on USA Parkway, to the north of 106th Street, along the busy Interstate 69 corridor, it announced Tuesday afternoon.
City moves to beautify former Outlaws Motorcycle Club compound
As a U.S. attorney, Joe Hogsett was instrumental in arresting dozens of people connected to the club in a 2012 raid. As mayor of Indianapolis, Hogsett wants to transform the infamous site into a park or other community gem.
Cost of cleanup at Noblesville museum site could reach six figures, city says
Indiana environmental officials believe contaminants recently found on the site of the Indiana Transportation Museum are oil-based but don’t think an emergency response is needed.
Indiana governor plans economic development trip to Europe
The governor's office announced Friday that the visit to Hungary will include meetings with government officials and business executives in Budapest.
Gus Macker 3-on-3 hoops tourney returning to Indy
After a 14-year hiatus, the storied Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament is bouncing back to the Circle City. It will land on the near-west side and boost neighborhood not-for-profits.
IEDC’s Steff to join Trump’s Department of Commerce
Ian Steff, who was named Indiana’s first chief innovation officer less than a year ago, accepted a position in the Trump administration this week to help boost domestic manufacturing.
Tech consulting firm Galvin plans to add 37 jobs
The company, founded in 2004, focused on developing websites before remaking itself last year into a Salesforce integrator, helping clients improve sales, operations, customer service and marketing by using the San Francisco-based tech giant's platform.
Roundup: Indy 500 gets children’s book treatment, golf stars to descend on French Lick
“The Spectacle” aims to educate the next generation of racing fans by breaking down the Speedway’s history. Meanwhile, the Senior LPGA Championship promises to be star-studded.
Infosys deal happened fast; now battle begins over tech hub’s location
Infosys leaders said Indiana officials took advantage of their earlier relationship to land one of the four U.S. hubs and as many as 2,000 jobs. Indianapolis and Carmel are in the running for the hub’s short-term home.
Ambrose’s $550M proposal chosen to revamp GM stamping plant site
The local developer’s plan for the problematic downtown property calls for 2.7 million square feet of development, including 250 apartments in the first phase, office and retail space, a hotel and public green space.
Infosys’ hiring plans in U.S., Indiana come after Trump criticism
India’s Infosys Ltd. said it plans to hire 10,000 American employees in the next two years, following criticism from the Trump administration that the company and other outsourcing firms are unfairly taking jobs away from U.S. workers.
India-based tech firm plans 2,000 jobs in Indianapolis area
In the biggest economic development agreement Indiana has reached in more than a decade, India-based technology consulting firm Infosys Ltd. on Tuesday announced plans to open an $8.7 million tech and innovation hub in central Indiana.
City set to rescind tax breaks for planned Interactive Intelligence expansion
The company that bought Interactive Intelligence last year for $1.4 billion has fallen short of the Interactive’s hiring and investment goals and is vacating a new, $12.4 million office building on the northwest side.
Lawmakers pass budget with investments in education, entrepreneurism
The final version of the bill eschews a proposed $1 per pack cigarette tax increase. But it includes many of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s priorities.
Carmel-based interior design firm to expand, add 43 jobs
Mitsch Design Inc. said it will to invest nearly $2.4 million to expand its offices at the Indiana Design Center on Rangeline Road.
Indy wins bid to host NCAA hoops regional, other postseason events
Lucas Oil Stadium, Eagle Creek State Park and the IUPUI Natatorium will host NCAA championship events in 2019 and 2020.
Toyota Industrial plans $17.5M expansion of forklift plant
The company, which makes forklifts and other material-handling equipment, announced Tuesday that it will add 150,000 square feet to its complex, bringing the total to 1.3 million square feet.