Sun King’s Fishers brewery could be delayed to 2018
The Fishers City Council might vote on a resolution Monday night that would extend the economic-incentives deal for the proposed destination brewery and tasting room by two years.
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Noblesville OKs $3.7M in incentives for BlueSky
Noblesville Common Council approved spending up to $3.7 million to persuade an e-commerce consulting firm to build a new headquarters near downtown Tuesday night.
Software firm Bloomerang snags free land for HQ move
The donor-management software firm says it plans to spend at least $8 million building a headquarters complex at Fort Harrison, part of an attractive deal that involves free public land and a roughly $300,000 grant.
Iron ore maker with huge Indiana plant seeks bankruptcy
Magnetation LLC, which operates a massive iron ore pellet plant in Indiana, has filed for bankruptcy. The company announced plans for the Reynolds plant in late 2012, saying it would spend as much as $350 million on the facility and create up to 100 jobs there by the end of this year.
Health care referral service plans to hire 180 by 2019
Indianapolis-based HealthPro suggests health care providers to patients based on the providers’ prices, proximity and availability.
Lebanon power tool company plans $6.8M expansion
Lebanon-based tool manufacturing Festool USA on Monday announced plans to add 55 workers as part of a $6.8 million expansion.
Pence planning May trade mission to China
Pence will travel with a delegation of Hoosier business leaders to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, Indiana’s Chinese sister-state. The delegation plans to leave May 9 and return May 16.
Carmel HR consulting firm plans expansion
Human resources consulting firm HRD Advisory Group LLC plans to expand its Carmel headquarters, adding 25 employees by the end of 2019, the company announced Tuesday night.
Tech firm founded by Purdue grads to grow in Indy
Dattus Inc., an early-stage company with roots in the Purdue Foundry entrepreneurship hub, has moved to offices in Indianapolis and plans to create 37 jobs by 2020.
Muncie firm to hire 300-plus for new HQ by 2024
A-Son’s Construction Inc. plans to consolidate its operations into an existing structure whose location is under wraps for now.
Brevini pays $375K to Delaware County for unmet jobs
An Italian wind turbine maker is expected to pay a central Indiana county $375,000 for failing to meet a goal of hiring 200 workers by the end of 2014.
Illinois governor wants to ‘rip the economic guts’ out of Indiana
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is talking tough about challenging the Hoosier state for jobs. The feud dates back at least to 2011, when Indiana mounted a PR campaign against Illinois’ high taxes.
Pace of U.S. hiring weakens in March
Employers added only 126,000 jobs, the fewest since December 2013 and snapping a streak of 12 straight months of gains above 200,000. Wage growth remained modest.
New York manufacturer targets city for HQ move
Opflex Technologies LLC, a manufacturer of specialty foam products, is in discussions with city officials to move its headquarters from St. Johnsville, New York, to the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Angie’s List calls off $40M expansion over ‘freedom bill’
Angie’s List Inc. said Saturday that it is canceling plans for a major expansion to its east-side headquarters “as a result of the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” The project was expected to create 1,300 jobs by the end of 2019.
Greenwood manufacturer plans expansion, move to Indy
A Greenwood firm that manufactures wireless monitoring and control devices plans to move operations into an abandoned plant on the south side of downtown Indianapolis, allowing it to expand and add 25 workers before the end of the decade.
Thailand-based manufacturer plans 135 jobs in Anderson
Food container manufacturer Royal Interpack North America Inc., a subsidiary of Thailand-based Royal Group, announced plans Tuesday to spend $11.9 million to open its first Midwest plant.
Raytheon reaches $5.4 million incentive deal with state
The defense and aerospace contractor plans to add another 249 workers to its existing work force of 912 in Indianapolis by the end of 2020. It also plans to invest about $26 million on the local expansion.
Local companies plan to add nearly 50 more workers
Two Indianapolis-based companies have reached incentive agreements with the state's economic development agency to create nearly 50 jobs in total over the next four to five years.
Stairmaker moving to Indiana with 180 jobs
American Stair Corp. plans to invest $2.9 million to purchase, renovate and equip a 60,000-square-foot plant. State officials are offering $1.7 million in tax incentives.