Another view of Indiana manufacturing
A Milken Institute study shows Indiana isn’t the only state writhing with angst about the future of manufacturing. The study
frames Indiana in a somewhat positive light.
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Tipton County approves perks for mystery company
A central Indiana county is trying to attract an unidentified renewable energy company to take over a sprawling factory that
a Chrysler supplier stopped building last year.
Carmel company plans to expand, add employees
Dealer Services Corp. announced Monday morning that it plans to create up to 60 jobs by the end of 2012 and invest $6.4 million
in its Carmel headquarters.
New technology sparks growth for plastics welder
Genesis Plastics Welding plans to double the size of its Fortville facilities to 50,000 square feet and add to its staff
of 49 people
HICKS: Stimulus job creation has been surprisingly small
Earlier this month, the Obama administration released its estimate of the impact of the fiscal stimulus on job creation.
Jobless claims, home sales drop unexpectedly
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week, evidence that layoffs
are continuing to ease in the earliest stages of an economic recovery.
Indy Partnership eyes more jobs from Germany
An Indy Partnership official departed for Germany yesterday on a trade mission promoting economic development opportunities
in the 10-county Indianapolis area.
Two companies adding jobs in Elkhart County
Two companies have announced plans that could mean about 200 jobs at factories in northern Indiana’s Elkhart County, which
has been among the country’s hardest-hit places during the recession.
Indianapolis Economic Development Inc. boasts job-creation success
In the worst recession since the Great Depression, it must be difficult to broker business expansions. But
IEDI’s making no excuses for the city’s job creation and retention figures. In fact, it’s touting them.
New jobless claims drop unexpectedly
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early July, possible
evidence that job cuts are slowing.
Tough job market sinks employment agencies
Indiana’s lofty unemployment rate not only is taking a toll on the jobless but also the recruiters that help them find
work, leading to the demise of several local employment agencies.
Commission OKs Ameriplex, Rexnord tax abatements
The Metropolitan Development Commission this afternoon approved two requests for property tax abatement, including one for
a mammoth development known as World Connect at AmeriPlex.
Next year’s State Fair to feature Japanese exhibit
Japanese culture will be on display at the Indiana State Fair next year. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today, while
traveling on a economic development mission in Japan, that the Asian country will be featured in its own exhibit at the fair
for the first time in 2010.
Auto parts supplier coming to Plainfield, plans to create 30 jobs
Chicago-based LKQ Corp., a supplier of replacement and aftermarket automotive parts, will establish a distribution center
in Plainfield with plans to create up to 30 jobs by 2011, the company announced this morning.
Potential Harley-Davidson plant could become tourist attraction
The so-called Shelbyville site Harley-Davidson is considering for a new assembly plant actually isn’t in Shelbyville,
but rather in an unincorporated portion of Shelby County near the Marion County line.
IT consultant’s expansion plans include 130 new jobs
Indianapolis-based information technology consultant Apparatus Inc. plans to expand its local operations and create up to
130 jobs by 2012, the company announced this morning.
Kansas City out of running for Harley-Davidson plant
Central Indiana’s chances for landing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle plant have been improved by the elimination of Kansas
City from the list of potential sites.
Tax abatement could help manufacturer add 43 jobs
The Indianapolis plant of Rexnord Industries LLC is promising to create 43 jobs and retain hundreds more if the city grants
a five-year tax abatement.
University Loft plans 30 jobs in Greenfield
Indianapolis-based University Loft Co. expects to add 30 full-time jobs at its Greenfield manufacturing facility thanks to
a federal pact with the U.S. Marine Corps. The company recently was awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to supply metal
furniture for the Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune base in North Carolina.
Indianapolis shows up peer cities in attracting the young and educated
Cities must woo people while they’re young—in their 20s or early 30s—because after that age, people tend
to hunker down. The Indianapolis area apparently appeals to at least two key groups of young people—particularly those
already married, according to a new study by researchers at IUPUI.