When Indiana Sports Corp. President Susan Williams left a meeting in Chicago earlier this week, she was expecting to hear from the Big 10 in about a month regarding the site of the conference's first-ever football championship game. She was pleasantly surprised by a phone call only one-day later asking if Indianapolis was prepared to host the historic game. The conference selected Lucas Oil Stadium as the preferred site for the game, which will be held in December 2011.
Warsaw economy more than orthopedics
While Warsaw is known as the "orthopedics capital of the world," agribusiness provides a level of diversity local officials say is critical to the region's economy. The area is home to North America's largest duck producer, Maple Leaf Farms, and Creighton Brothers, which produces 1 million eggs a day. In an interview that will air this weekend on a special edition of Inside INdiana Business Television, Maple Leaf Farms Co-President Scott Tucker says economic diversity in the Warsaw-area is often overlooked.
Emmis privatization plan up for vote again
Shareholders with Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. could decide soon if the company should move forward with a plan to go private. A meeting is set for Emmis' Indianapolis headquarters. A decision was expected earlier this week, but that was delayed to provide more time to negotiate with shareholders who oppose the plan.
Ener1 announces more battery deals
Ener1 Inc. officials say two new deals announced this week "underscore the steady traction" of manufacturing operations at its three EnerDel facilities in Indiana. The new contracts with Hyundai Heavy Industries and Toro are in addition to larger deals reached this year to supply lithium-ion batteries for projects in China and Russia.
Altairnano selected for wind energy project in Hawaii
A Nevada-based company, with manufacturing facilities in Anderson, had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute and the Hawai'i Electric Light Co. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. says it will supply an energy storage system to test wind energy integration.
Haynes International swings Q3 profit
Kokomo-based Haynes International Inc. is reporting fiscal third quarter net income of $3.7 million, or 31 cents per share, compared to a loss of $10.9 million, or 91 cents per share, for the same period last year. President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Comerford says sales activity and overall business conditions continue to improve.
IHSAA names new commissioner
The Indiana High School Athletic Association Inc. has named Robert Cox as its next commissioner. He has been assistant commissioner since 2003 and will replace Blake Ress who is leaving the position after more than a decade.
Trine expands engineering technology program
Trine University's School of Professional Studies will begin offering a bachelor of science in engineering technology degree this fall. The expansion will allow adult students completing an associate degree in engineering technology to move directly into the four-year program.
Qualifying students with two-year technical degrees from Ivy Tech may also transfer into the program.
IU to host 9th District candidate debate
The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs will host a debate this fall for the candidates running for Indiana's 9th District congressional seat. Democratic Representative Baron Hill, Republican Todd Young and Libertarian Greg Knott will sound off Oct.18 in downtown Bloomington.
