Obama to find Indiana county still dependent on RV industry
When the president returns to the city of Elkhart on Wednesday, he will find the area remains heavily dependent on recreational vehicles and still striving to diversify its economy.
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Michigan company to expand in Indiana, hire up to 147
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services announced the plans Tuesday to invest $10.9 million to increase production of walk-in vans, parcel delivery vans, truck bodies and other items.
Driverless future ahead for trucking?
Automated trucks initially will have drivers on board in case something goes wrong, a similar model to the one employed by airlines (pilots’ role in the cockpit is mostly precautionary since planes can run on autopilot).
Bob Compton helped plant seeds of now-flourishing local tech community
Bob Compton invests in documentary films today, but in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, he helped fund firms like Software Artistry, Interactive Intelligence, Aprimo, ExactTarget and TinderBox.
Program aims to mend souls, create art
Purposeful Design’s high-end furniture is produced by a cadre of men who were formerly homeless, or substance abusers, or both.
Sensory Technologies removes barriers to effective long-distance conferencing
The technology designer customizes software and hardware made by other companies, making it hands-on and user-friendly for clients.
Carmel whiskey business lands $7.5 million in funding
Beach Whiskey LLC, led by beverage entrepreneur J. Smoke Wallin, announced Thursday it has snagged enough financing to begin selling its product in California, Florida and Hawaii.
BROWN: Don’t stand still as change whizzes by
Embracing change and disrupting yourself isn’t easy, and sometimes it’s not much fun. But it may be better to try to ride the tsunami than to outrun it.
JONES: ChaCha was a great idea that ran out of money
I still believe my decade-old vision is sturdy and world-changing, because even the best computers and algorithms are still able to answer only about 60 percent of the random questions asked by on-the-go people, doing real life.
U.S. durable goods orders up, but business investment slips
A key category that tracks business investment fell for a third straight month, a sign that manufacturing remains under stress.
RAY: Let’s close the gap for women in tech
The root of the problem is the lack of computer science education in our schools.
Toyota marking 20 years since work started on Indiana plant
Toyota says the factory has produced 4.3 million vehicles, including Highlander and Sequoia SUVs and Sienna minivans.
Pence asks feds to investigate China steelmakers’ actions
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is urging the federal government to investigate complaints by U.S. Steel that China is violating international trade laws.
Diversified Machine plant to cut 500 jobs in Indiana
A Michigan-based auto parts company plans to cut about 500 jobs at its manufacturing plant in Indiana beginning Monday.
Local firm modernizes centuries-old yurt structures
Yurts have been a form of shelter for more than 2,000 years. But Indianapolis-based Yurts of America today builds them with materials that didn’t even exist back then.
Indianapolis health analytics company lands nearly $4M in VC
Springbuk, which aims to simplify the jobs of HR benefits and wellness managers, plans to use the money on product innovation and hiring.
Arizona-based Salesforce consultancy opens Indy office
Arizona-based Levementum, a Salesforce.com Inc. partner, has launched an Indianapolis-based practice—one of the latest examples of the software giant attracting such consultancies here.
U.S. industrial output jumps by most since November 2014
Industrial output—which includes factories, mines and utilities—rose 0.7 percent from March. It had dropped the previous two months.
Two tracks of negotiations helped seal huge Salesforce expansion
Tech talent and naming rights on the state’s tallest building were key factors that helped Indianapolis secure an 800-employee hiring commitment from Salesforce.com this month.
Tee-time brokerages roil golf industry
Are tee-time brokers like GolfNow knocking cash-strapped courses into the rough? Or could the Expedia-like providers be the chip shot courses need to get back on the green?