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New Aviation Program to Take Flight
Ivy Tech Community College is taking part in a national effort designed to bridge the skills gap in the aviation industry. The school is one of five to receive money from a U.S. Department of Labor grant, and will create a 12-16 week program …
Small company stocks take the limelight
NEW YORK | Small companies took the limelight Monday on a slow but choppy start to the week.
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IIB WEEK IN REVIEW: Citizens, Muncie-based bank announce merger
Muncie-based First Merchants Bank and Citizens Financial Bank in Munster are merging. The parent companies of both have announced a deal that will see Citizens Financial merge into First Merchants. The deal is expected to be complete in the f…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: State pulls support for massive project
Gov. Mike Pence says Indiana has withdrawn state incentives for Midwest Fertilizer Company for the construction of a nearly $3 billion nitrogen fertilizer plant in Posey County. Pence initially suspended support in February after learning Pak…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Study highlights ag impact
A new study is detailing the statewide impact of the agriculture sector. The research, conducted by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, indicates agriculture-related industries contributed nearly $38 billion to Indiana's economy…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Baseball team, Whiting brewery announce partnership
A Northwest Indiana baseball team will feature a new beer from a Whiting-based brewery this summer. Bulldog Brewery Co.'s Standard Diamond Ale will be the signature suds of the NW Indiana Oilmen baseball team during home games at Oil City Sta…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: ISDA names economic development director
A rural economic development veteran has been appointed Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director of Economic Development & Trade. Connie Neininger most recently served as president of the Cass Logansport Economic Development Organ…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Purdue North Central to offer new eegree
Purdue University North Central says it will offer a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved the program, which will begin in the fall.
IIB WEEK IN REVIEW: Indiana-based Banks Announce Merger
Mooresville-based CITBA Financial Corp., the holding company of Citizens Bank, and Merchants Bancorp in Carmel have agreed to merge. As a result, CITBA will be the surviving corporation and will be renamed Merchants Bancorp.
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Valpo developer pitches $60 million Muncie Plan
A college housing developer from Valparaiso is looking to build a massive mixed-use complex near the Ball State University campus. Investment Property Advisors LLC, which is co-owned by Chase Sorrick, outlined the $60 million plans Thursday t…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Airport terminal demolition begins
Preparations have begun to raze the vacated Indianapolis International Airport terminal. The nearly 800,000 square-foot complex has been closed since 2008, when it was replaced by the current Midfield Terminal. The Indianapolis Airport Author…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Lafayette edges out international competition
Japan-based Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. is planning to invest up to $450 million in a massive expansion at its Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. plant in Lafayette. The automaker says it will add 900 jobs by 2016 and build the Subaru Impreza a…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: NIPSCO parent makes Fortune 500 list
Six Indiana companies are on this year's Fortune 500 list, including Merrillville-based NiSource at No. 480. Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. is the highest-ranked Indiana company, with other employers from Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Colu…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Steak House to Anchor $30 Million Development
A Wisconsin-based developer says a nearly 500-seat Ruth's Chris Steak House will be the anchor tenant of a $30 million development set to open next year in Indianapolis. Ironworks at Keystone by Hendricks Commercial Properties LLC will also f…
IIB WEEK IN REVIEW: Pence believes budget deal is good for business
Gov. Mike Pence believes the tax cut package included in the new two-year state budget should attract more businesses to Indiana. The package contains $600 million in tax cuts, including a 5 percent phased in income tax reduction. It also cal…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: BSU economist 'not optimistic' on jobs report
A Ball State University economist says "the deeper you dig the worse the news is" regarding the latest national employment report. Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, says the April figures from the U.S. …
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Indiana pursuing defense business
Wednesday's meeting of military commanders from throughout Indiana is "another step" toward securing more defense-related business for the state, said Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. Sen. Dan Coats, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks and Ellspermann are taking…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Hoosier entrepreneur prepares for Sports Emmys
A Bloomington-based candy maker will be featured next week at a national awards show. Joan Fischer, who owns Joan's Caramels LLC, is working to provide treats for 900 gift bags that will be handed to athletes, celebrities and members of the m…
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INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Hovercraft maker enjoys global spotlight
After quietly producing hovercraft for more than three decades, Terre Haute-based Neoteric Hovercraft has gained global attention thanks to a viral video of golfer Bubba Watson using one of the vehicles. President Chris Fitzgerald says the co…
IIB WEEK IN REVIEW: Gary mayor says program part of 'improving' job picture
Gary Mayor: Program Part of 'Improving' Job Picture
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Event to focus on NWI's 'Regional Recovery'
The Northwest Indiana Forum will reveal the results of a regional economic indicators report at an event Monday in Valparaiso. The Regional Council of Economic Advisors will discuss their findings on the region's growth and the sources of fut…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Burns Harbor port shares in award
The Great Lakes Seaway System, which includes the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, is receiving the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for increasing international cargo tonnage. The growth included steel, wind energy components and ethanol.
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Auto supplier to open in Gibson County
Motorhead USA has announced plans to open a distribution center near Princeton. The auto parts supplier will hire a small number of employees as part of its expansion into Gibson County.
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Commercial real estate shows 'resiliency'
Commercial real estate company Cassidy Turley says central Indiana was able to "shrug off" uncertainty about sequestration and payroll tax hikes and post increases across all sectors. Vice President of Research Jason Tolliver says other areas…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Indiana companies converge on BIO
Indiana's life sciences sector will be on a global stage at this week's International Biotechnology Organization Convention. Many companies and research institutions from the state are in Chicago for the biotech industry's largest global even…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Indiana schools make 'Green College' list
Six Indiana schools are featured on The Princeton Review's annual "Guide to Green Colleges." The book recognizes universities that demonstrate sustainability in their academic offerings and campus infrastructure. The schools in state that mad…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Health information exchange could go national
The Indiana Health Information Exchange says it is poised for national expansion. The Regenstrief Institute Inc. is licensing its Indiana Network for Patient Care to a unit of the exchange. Officials say the deal positions the exchange to rea…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: RV manufacturer adding hundreds of jobs
Middlebury-based Grand Design RV LLC is planning to add 500 jobs in the Elkhart County town by 2016. The recreational vehicle manufacturer says it has invested more than $11 million to purchase and equip four plants on a 67-acre campus. The c…
Inside INdiana Business: Angel fund aims to focus on life sciences, IT
Bloomington Economic Development Corp. President Ron Walker hopes a new angel fund chapter will help connect the city's "very thriving entrepreneurial community" with much-needed resources. Indianapolis-based StepStone Business Partners LLC h…
Inside INdiana Business: Group looks to boost home ownership
An Indianapolis organization has developed a strategic plan designed to increase home ownership stability in central Indiana. The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership says it analyzed economic trends in similar-sized areas including …
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Brinegar says no 'rubber stamp' session
The president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce says, despite Republican majorities in the Indiana House and Senate and a Republican governor, this year's legislative session has not been "smooth sailing." Kevin Brinegar says there have been…
IIB WEEK IN REVIEW: Ivy Tech May Face More Tough Decisions
The president of Ivy Tech Community College says the school has "run out of easy things to do" and must make difficult decisions such as consolidating two of its regions. Tom Snyder tells Inside INdiana Business the college faces an estimated…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Ivy Tech may face more tough decisions
The president of Ivy Tech Community College says the school has "run out of easy things to do" and must make difficult decisions such as consolidating two of its regions. Tom Snyder tells Inside INdiana Business the college faces an estimated…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Hicks says some businesses face 'reality gap'
A Ball State University economist says education and training are not the only issues that need to be addressed to bridge the skills gap. Center for Business and Economic Research Director Mike Hicks says quality of life is "critical" for com…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Ohio casino already putting dent in Indiana Gaming
A prominent Indiana gaming industry observer says it's unclear if a new casino in Ohio can sustain its early momentum. Indiana Gaming Insight editor Ed Feigenbaum says the Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati has "considerably" affected gaming reve…
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INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Distribution center to open in Jasper County
A national automotive parts company is planning to open a new distribution center Tuesday in Remington. Indiana Economic Development Corp. President Eric Doden is slated to be on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Advance Auto Parts …
IIB WEEK IN REVIEW: Hicks says jobs report paints 'grim picture'
A Ball State University economist says the March unemployment report points to a "very long stretch of joblessness." Center for Business and Economic Research Director Mike Hicks says nearly half a million workers leaving the labor force led …
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Researcher says neurosciences 'exploding' in Indiana
The director of an undergraduate program at IUPUI says recent developments highlight the growth potential for high-paying research and medical jobs in the neurosciences sector. Stephen Boehm's statement comes on the heels of President Obama p…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Program targets industrial sites
A major utility has launched a program to boost awareness of available industrial sites in the state. Duke Energy Indiana's Site Readiness Program offers funding and consultation to economic development officials, including recommendations on…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Coats says medical device tax will be repealed
Indiana Senator Dan Coats believes bi-partisan support is building to repeal a $30 billion tax on medical device manufacturers. Last month, the Senate voted 79-20 for a non-binding amendment to repeal the 2.3 percent tax, which is part of the…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Lilly to double diabetes investment
Eli Lilly and Co. is looking to more than double a previously-announced, large-scale investment to expand its insulin manufacturing operations in Indianapolis. The pharmaceutical maker is proposing more than $180 million in additional funding…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Brinegar says Internet tax discussion 'still alive'
ndiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar believes a bill that would force Amazon.com Inc. and other Internet-only retailers to begin collecting state sales tax in July is still alive, despite opposition in the Indiana Senate. The H…
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Despite loss, IU's 'stock' remains strong
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Despite loss, IU's 'stock' remains strong
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Weekend provides 'picture perfect' tourism opportunity
Some high-profile events this weekend will provide a major boost to the central Indiana economy. Visit Indy estimates the NCAA Men's Basketball Regional, the Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships and the National Society of Black…
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: AT&T grows 4G network in Northwest Indiana
AT&T Inc. has expanded its 4G LTE network in Northwest Indiana. The service now reaches communities including Hobart and Portage.
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Jeffersonville drawing international attention
The mayor of Jeffersonville says Tuesday's announcement that 360 additional jobs are planned for the area shows the city is on the radar of companies throughout the world. Ohio-based Standard Register Co. wants to invest $10 million to locate…
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