State Fair to feature Japan
Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday that this August's fair will showcase Indiana's relationship with Japan.
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Brightpoint receives foreign trade zone status
Granting of foreign trade zone status should help the Indianapolis-based mobile device distributor be more competitive in
the global wireless market, company executive says.
State exporters poised to benefit from Obama effort
Overseas sales are a major emphasis for Indianapolis-based Peerless Pump, which makes highly engineered pumps for fire suppression,
factories and waterworks. President Obama’s administration wants to help rebuild the U.S. economy by putting more companies
on Peerless’ trajectory.
U.S. trade deficit jumps sharply
The wider deficit in December reflects a rebounding economy that is pushing up demand for imports.
U.S. trade deficit reaches highest level in 10 months
An improving U.S. economy pushed up demand for imports, but exports rose as well.
UPDATE: Electric car maker picks Indiana factory site
The subsidiary of Norwegian-based Think Global projects its new factory in Elkhart could have 415 full-time jobs by 2013.
Mayor’s European mission focusing on motorsports industry
A delegation of business and community leaders led by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard departed for Europe Nov. 14 on a nine-day
economic
development mission to help grow the city’s motorsports industry.
Trade deficit narrows unexpectedly to $30.7B
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in August as exports posted a small gain, while imports fell on a big drop in
demand for foreign oil.
Taiwan making deal to buy Indiana corn, soybeans
Indiana and Taiwan plan to sign a multimillion dollar agreement for the Asian country’s purchase of Indiana corn and soybeans.
HICKS: Chinese tariff is misstep toward trade war
Just a short year ago, economists of all stripes voiced fears of a rise in economic protectionism like that which contributed
mightily to the Great Depression.
Governor taking mayors on China, Japan trip
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie and six mayors from around the state will join Gov. Mitch Daniels for at least
part of his upcoming 10-day trade mission to China and Japan.
Exports rise despite recession
Indiana’s growing shipments to China averts a reversal in exports for the state, but core transportation equipment takes a
hit.
IU hosts important conference on U.S.-China business cooperation
Indiana University on April 15-17 will present what might be the most ambitious conference all year on U.S.-China business cooperation.
Hoosier architects need to reach out globally
Indianapolis-area architects are missing out on a wealth of outsourced design work for construction projects.
City loses a Japanese pioneer
Rev. Itoko Maeda was a citizen of the world, Japanese by birth, American by choice and also a Hoosier who did a tremendous amount to teach the people of this state Japanese and Japanese culture.
Interconnected economies exacerbate our challenges
Increasing specialization and interdependence worldwide results in worldwide economic difficulties.
New IRL ethanol deal with Brazil angers U.S. corn growers
The Indy Racing League suddenly finds itself at odds with Midwestern farmers over a decision to make a Brazilian consortium
its ethanol supplier starting next year.
Eli Lilly investing $100M in China, hoping to attract research partners
Hoping to increase sales in China’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical market, Eli Lilly and Co. is charging ahead
with
plans to invest $100 million in venture capital in the region over the next several years.
Accounting firms preparing for new international standards
For corporations with a global presence, the transition to International Financial Reporting Standards should streamline
the world’s financial reporting system.
WellPoint expected to look for growth overseas
WellPoint Inc., the most dominant health insurer in the United States, registers as barely a pipsqueak in the rest of the
world. But it’s only a matter of time, say industry experts, before WellPoint plunges into foreign markets to grow sales of
its health benefits and services.