Indy-based health data firm snares $1.5M in VC round
Healthiest Employers LLC, which collects and measures corporate health information, plans to use the funds to drive sales of its analytics software.
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Cook Pharmica to hire 70 workers to expand drug-making capacity
Cook Pharmica, a subsidiary of Bloomington-based medical device maker Cook Group, currently employs 575 workers who manufacture and package drugs for use in clinical trials or for sale on the market.
Indy joins regional group to fund transit route
The City-County Council voted Monday for Indianapolis to join Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood in an economic development group seeking state funding for a rapid-transit route.
Packaging company seeks tax breaks for local plant
A Louisville-based manufacturer of corrugated boxes and other packing supplies is seeking a tax abatement from the city to help it open a local plant and distribution center that would hire 60 workers over the next two years.
Indy’s director of development leaving for IU gig
Adam Thies will leave the position he’s held since 2012 to join the university as its assistant vice president for capital planning and facilities. Thies starts his new job Aug. 17.
Serial entrepreneurs plan 80 hires at fledgling tech firm
Several of the Indianapolis area’s most experienced entrepreneurs and tech executives have joined forces on a digital marketing startup with aggressive growth plans.
Indy’s World Sports Park lands another cricket event
Indianapolis’ reputation as a sports capital and Mayor Ballard’s support of cricket have made the World Sports Park a strong location for cricket events, said Tim Anderson, International Cricket Council head of global development.
Democrats want Pence to release details of PR firm’s work
Indiana Democrats have sent the Republican Pence administration a formal request to release documents showing what the state got for its money when it hired a New York public relations firm to deal with any damage inflicted by the new Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Indiana cancels post-RFRA contract with PR firm after 3 months
State officials have ended a contract with a New York PR firm it hired to assess the damage to Indiana’s reputation after the national furor over its religious freedom law. After three months, the firm will be paid $365,000.
Greenwood HR firm plans expansion, 245 hires by 2020
Human resources and corporate benefits firm Tilson expects a tidal wave of new workers by the end of the decade as firms try to cope with complex employee requirements.
Local machining firm seeks tax break for $8.5M expansion
Aerodyn Engineering Inc. plans to spend $8.5 million to expand its headquarters at 1919 South Girls School Road and add 20 employees by the end of 2019.
Food manufacturer plans $110M expansion of local plants
Chicago-based Ingredion, which makes starches, sweeteners, texturants and nutritionals, is seeking city tax incentives to help it pay for major investments in its south-side operations.
Produce distributor Caito plans $14.7M expansion, 342 jobs
Caito Foods Service Inc. is seeking tax abatements from the city to help offset the cost of building and equipping a major new distribution facility on the city’s east side.
Louisville box-maker plans $6.75M Indy operations center
Premier Packaging LLC has purchased a 160,000-square-foot plant on the northwest side and is in the process of renovating and equipping it. Premier intends to hire about 50 workers by 2016.
State to issue $95M in bonds for Speedway next week
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is getting upgrades including high-definition video displays, Wi-Fi, and refurbished seats and concession stands.
Indiana counties teaming up to pursue $84M in state grants
Counties around Indiana are starting to form coalitions in an effort to win potentially millions of dollars in new state grants for regional development projects.
Cricket world chirping about Indy’s World Sports Park
Some city taxpayers are still upset that Mayor Greg Ballard paid $5 million to turn Post Road Community Park on the east side into World Sports Park, but cricket players, International Cricket Council members and other cricket insiders couldn’t be more thrilled. So what's next?
Coding academy, consulting firm plans Carmel expansion
Eleven Fifty, the Carmel-based coding academy and consulting firm, has committed to hiring 92 people in exchange for a state incentive package worth more than $1.3 million, Indiana economic development officials announced Tuesday.
Indiana’s lieutenant governor plans 12-day China trip
The office of Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann said she'll lead a delegation of 18 people from Indiana agri-businesses and the state's agriculture and rural affairs agencies.
Auto parts maker expanding, hiring in Greencastle
Chiyoda USA Corp. is expanding its Greencastle plant, which company officials said will create 300 jobs by 2017.