The convenience store chain said plans to invest $420 million to add 60 stores throughout the Hoosier State over the next eight to 10 years, with the first round of stores primarily in central Indiana.
It will be only the second time the event, which attracts about 2,500 entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem builders from around the world, has been held in the U.S. since 2009.
Vanessa Green Sinders will succeed Kevin Brinegar, who is retiring in early January after 20 years leading the organization. She will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO in the chamber’s 101-year history.
Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation has launched a nearly $3 million effort designed to make it easier for students to apply for and be admitted to college.
The new facility will replace the existing Indianapolis Animal Care Services shelter at 2600 S. Harding Street.
The joint venture will initially focus on the production of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for commercial battery-electric trucks.
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp., parent of First Merchants Bank, plans to relocate about 175 jobs to the new headquarters and add another 100 over the next five years.
Plans call for the development to include a 368,000-square-foot main manufacturing plant, a 78,000-square-foot cold storage building and an 86,000-square-foot beverage plant.
The plant produces automotive switch-related components such as steering pad switches, power seat switches, hazards, and door lock switches.
The closure will affect about 150 employees at its Morgan Street Production Plant.
Indiana-based Inotiv Inc. reported a fiscal third quarter profit of $1.8 million, compared with a loss of $3.7 million during the same period last year. However, the pharmaceutical testing company said it is facing new shareholder lawsuits primarily related to its acquisition of Envigo RMS Holding Corp. in Indianapolis.
University President Dan Elsener said the opening of the school comes amid enrollment that has exceeded expectations.
More details have emerged regarding the impact of Tyson Foods’ announcement this week that it is closing four chicken processing facilities, including one in Indiana.
The filing comes about two weeks after the licenses were revoked by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction following three deaths at the Praxis Landmark Recovery center in Mishawaka.
Rob Wynkoop, vice president of auxiliary services at Purdue, said the university has been actively exploring the return of commercial air service to the airport.
Mount Comfort RV, which primarily sells Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin, Newmar, and Winnebago products, is one of the largest RV dealerships in the state.
The sensors are designed to give a more accurate depiction of when concrete has “matured” after being poured or repaired and is strong enough to handle heavy traffic.
Gabe Nelson, planning director for the city, said public input will play a major role in the creation of the plan, which aims to ensure Greenwood remains attractive to existing residents and businesses, while creating opportunities to attract new ones.
The Greenwood City Council has given preliminary approval to a tax abatement on an $8.5 million speculative office building and is considering a separate incentive agreement for a manufacturer’s expansion.
Nova Chemicals Corp., a producer of sustainable polyethylene based in Calgary, Alberta, announced plans Tuesday to establish its first mechanical recycling facility, in Connersville, Indiana.
