Canadian bakery makes Brownsburg its U.S. headquarters
Weston Foods is investing $1.6 million to renovate its 20,000-square-foot production facility in Brownsburg for its subsidiary Maplehurst Bakeries LLC. It plans to add 15 jobs.
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Council gives city say in $260M Mass Ave project
The city will have one year to negotiate a project agreement with Hendricks Commercial Properties, which has proposed a $260 million development on the lot at the corner of College and Massachusetts avenues, or be forced to buy the property from IPS.
Software firm plans 272-job expansion under new name
Indianapolis-based software firm TinderBox Inc. has changed its name and is planning a downtown expansion that could create up to 272 jobs by the end of 2021, it announced Monday morning.
Area home builders off to best first half since 2007
Area filings have risen on a year-over-year basis for the past seven months.
HHGregg loses yet another senior executive
The struggling appliances and electronics retailer says its senior vice president of marketing, ecommerce and strategy has resigned. He’s at least the 10th executive to leave the Indy-based firm since mid-2012.
EDITORIAL: Bayh’s entry will give voters a choice
We hope Democrat Evan Bayh and Republican Todd Young wage a campaign of substance that draws clear lines for voters.
Pence to propose $1B plan to boost innovation, entrepreneurship
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday is scheduled to announce a plan to spend $1 billion over the next 10 years to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.
Manufacturer plans $97M expansion, 150 jobs in Shelbyville
Ryobi Die Casting USA said it plans to grow its operations with the acquisition of a 350,000-square-foot building. The company already has 860 employees in Shelbyville.
Walker Information plans to build $11M HQ, add 30 jobs
The family-owned consulting firm, which uses analytics to help clients retain and add customers, is teaming with PK Partners to build a 54,000-square-foot headquarters near Keystone at the Crossing.
Indy to host aerospace conference in 2018
The Aerospace Industries Association plans to host its Supplier Management Council conference in Indianapolis in the spring of 2018, state officials announced Tuesday from a prestigious airshow in England.
Pair of software firms plan to add a combined 160 jobs
The legal-technology startup PactSafe plans to create 91 jobs by 2020, and the software developer WDD Software plans to create 69 jobs by 2021.
Kristi Lee to rejoin ‘Bob & Tom Show’ after seven months away
Lee’s homecoming is set for Monday on the Q95 morning comedy institution. She left in December after 27 years on the show.
Former WISH-TV anchor Halvorson lands job with Kroger
Eric Halvorson, who lost his job at WISH-TV late last year after 32 years an anchorman and reporter, has been hired by the Kroger Co.
EDITORIAL: Pence, Trump an awkward fit
Where’s the overlap on agendas? While Trump’s policy statements often border on the incoherent, there is little evidence his priorities are close to in sync with Pence’s conservative vision. Their words and deeds could hardly be more different, either.
Emmis shareholders approve reverse stock split
Emmis Communications Corp. shareholders on Thursday voted to approve a one-for-four reverse stock split that is aimed at avoiding a delisting of the stock by Nasdaq. The media company also announced first quarter results.
Local technology firms plan expansions, 77 new jobs
Two local technology firms are making plans to expand their operations in Indianapolis, adding a total of up to 77 employees over the next four to five years, the companies announced Wednesday morning.
Marsh signs Supervalu as primary supplier, service provider
Indianapolis-based Marsh Supermarkets Inc. has signed a long-term contract that will make Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc. the primary grocery wholesaler for its stores, the companies announced Tuesday.
Report: Bosma, Rokita to vie for governor if Trump picks Pence as running mate
If Gov. Mike Pence is picked, the GOP would only have until July 15 to name a replacement to the Indiana ballot to run against Democratic nominee John Gregg. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb would likely be in the running as well.
UPDATE: Builder, trade groups sue Greenwood over new design standards
An Indianapolis-based home builder and two trade associations have filed a lawsuit against Greenwood, claiming the city has adopted architectural standards on new houses that will drive up prices so significantly that the costs would preclude home ownership for thousands of residents.