Lilly spin-off putting nearly 1,200 acres up for auction by Greenfield
The land formerly was owned by Eli Lilly and Co. and then was included in Elanco’s 2018 spin-off from the pharmaceutical company.
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Indianapolis Airport Authority selling 18-acre tract in Greenfield
Business is booming at Greenfield manufacturer ATMI Indy LLC, which is acquiring the property to accommodate the company’s growth.
Toolmaker to downsize Greenfield facility, terminate 139 employees
Connecticut-based Stanley Black & Decker said last month that it was planning to cut $200 million in annual costs “from headcount actions across the company as well as executing some footprint rationalization opportunities.”
Indiana audit: Three ex-school administrators were overpaid $650K
The audit determined that Greenfield-Central Schools’ former business manager, former assistant superintendent and former associate superintendent were each significantly overpaid between 2010 and 2018.
Hundreds of companies excused from steel tariff, analysis shows
Two Indianapolis-area subsidiaries of Japanese companies are among hundreds of firms granted permission to import millions of tons of steel without paying the hefty tariff President Trump put in place to protect U.S. manufacturers and jobs.
UPDATE: Elanco shares rise 50 percent in first day after $1.5B animal-health IPO
The Eli Lilly and Co.-owned animal medicine maker’s shares rose to $36 each at closing Thursday, up from their $24 offering price.
Mayor Fadness seeks to bring farm experience to Fishers
The city of Fishers is partnering with Greenfield-based, not-for-profit Brandywine Creek Farms to open a 40-acre urban farm called Fishers Agripark.
UPDATE: DHL to lay off 511 employees at Greenfield warehouse as Walmart takes over
The retail giant confirmed to IBJ on Friday that it intends to rehire DHL workers, who also could have a chance to transfer to other DHL facilities.
Elanco uncertainty has Greenfield on edge
Since October, when Eli Lilly and Co. announced it was reviewing whether to sell or spin off Elanco, Greenfield city leaders have been wondering what the future holds for the city’s economy.
Assessing Elanco options: sale, spinoff or status quo?
Lilly CEO David Ricks says the time is right “to consider a variety of options to maximize future value,” such as an initial public offering. But analysts say an IPO would make more sense if Elanco were performing better.
University Loft calls out rivals as cheaters, lowers legal boom
Competitors in the business of making low-cost furniture for dorm rooms and military bases keep accusing one another of fraud.
Engineers use shipping containers for new spin on ancient practice of hydroponics
Greenfield-based Rubicon Agriculture turns discarded shipping containers into self-contained, fully enclosed hydroponics units that cost less than $100,000.
Solar farm planned for 17-acre site
The $4 million project east of Indianapolis is slated to have about 11,000 solar panels.
Aviation event hoping to make a comeback
Organizers involved with the popular Indianapolis Air Show, which ended a 16-year run in 2012, are returning this year with a remodeled event called the Indy Air Expo, set for Sept. 17-18.
County council terminates tax-break deal for EnerDel
The once-heralded battery maker with big plans ceased operations in Hancock County last year and doesn’t plan to resurrect them.
County council to decide fate of EnerDel tax break
Hancock County officials are set to terminate a tax incentive agreement with EnerDel Inc., the once-heralded battery maker with big plans that since has vacated its facility in the county.
Utility offers solar panels for lease to customers
NineStar Connect, a Greenfield-based not-for-profit utility provider, is preparing to unroll a new program allowing customers to begin leasing solar panels.
Hancock County fairgrounds project on hold without new tax
Leaders of a central Indiana county are reconsidering how to pay for a possible $30 million fairgrounds project without money from a proposed county restaurant tax.
Utility wants to expand water, sewer service in Hancock County
A small utility cooperative’s plan aims to help spur development in unserved areas between Greenfield and Fortville.
Plans underway for statue of poet Riley in Greenfield
Museum officials estimate the statue, which they hope to unveil as part of Indiana's bicentennial celebration in 2016 and in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Riley's death, will cost $40,000 to $45,000.