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.
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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.
Big bakery meets early goals, plans $16.5M in new equipment
Fast-rising CraftMark Bakery wants to sweeten its investment and hire 32 more workers by expanding production capacity at a $75 million headquarters and manufacturing facility built in 2014 in Indianapolis.
Carmel software firm plans expansion, 30 new employees
EduSource pairs its fulltime software engineers with paid student apprentices to build custom software for its clients.
Tech-services firm Brookfield investing $7M, adding up to 31 jobs
The company, which already employs 40 in Indiana, is upgrading its Carmel headquarters and a downtown Indianapolis data center.
Forklift maker to open second Greencastle plant, add 100 jobs
Crown Equipment Corp., which came to Greencastle more than 20 years ago, added a facility in New Castle in 2011 and now has 850 full-time workers in the state.
China auto-parts maker to build $80M plant in Greenfield, hire 441
A Beijing-based manufacturer of brake and suspension systems has chosen the Indianapolis area as the site of its first U.S. production facility.
Email software firm 250ok plans to invest $1.6M, add 53 jobs
The company, which develops email-management software, plans to add space at its existing headquarters at 9247 N. Meridian St.