Auto parts plant closing in northeastern Indiana
Michigan-based Ficosa North America Corp. has notified state officials that 137 employees will lose their jobs when the plant in Berne closes May 31.
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EDITORIAL: City-County Council doesn’t need fixing
As the second half of the legislative session begins to heat up, one of the bills still in play deserves calling out for its blatantly political intent.
NFP of NOTE: Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park inspires curiosity and fosters learning about Indiana’s past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.
IPL boosts renewables portfolio with more solar
Farm planned for northeast of Indianapolis Motor Speedway will add to sun/wind capabilities.
Allison adds hybrid systems for broader array of trucks and buses
Production of propulsion system for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will begin later this year.
Honda shuffling management at Greensburg plant
The changeup is part of a transition throughout Honda North America Inc.’s operations.
Congressman invites Italian gun maker to Indiana
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman is encouraging Beretta to move its U.S. operations from Maryland, which is considering an assault weapons ban.
Indy gets first FM sports/talk station
Emmis Communications bought a low-power station, boosted its signal and is using it to simulcast The Fan, a format found at AM 1070.
Judge turns away challenge to smoking ordinance
A federal judge has denied a challenge by bar owners to a smoking ordinance passed last year by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council.
Fourth-quarter 2012 commercial real estate statistics for Indianapolis
Commercial Real Estate Focus sections include statistical snapshots of Indianapolis' multi-tenant office vacancy rates and the local industrial market.
Councilor’s party switch shrinks Democrats’ edge
City-County Councilor Jose Evans, twice elected as Democrat, announced Tuesday he would become a member of the Republican Party and caucus with Republican councilors, taking the Democratic majority from 16-13 to 15-14.
Auto parts supplier lays off 200 in northeastern Indiana
Contech Castings LLC has suspended certain operations at plants in Auburn and Pierceton and laid off more than 200 employees after losing a customer to a competitor.
Reports: Butler to join new Big East as early as next season
Although it has not yet withdrawn from the Atlantic 10, Butler University will join the so-called “Catholic 7” in the new conference, according to reports in national media outlets. The school declined to comment on Friday.
Local housing projects get $3.4M boost from tax credits
The Indianapolis developments include new apartments for seniors, the developmentally disabled and homeless veterans, using sites such as Fort Harrison and the former Central State grounds.
Schouten appointed IBJ managing editor
Incoming IBJ Editor Greg Andrews announced the appointment of Cory Schouten as managing editor.
Indiana’s tech efforts on national radar
White House summit on tech startups included only 11 states after evaluation of tech economies in all 50.
EDITORIAL: Good choice for United Way
When the longtime CEO of United Way of Central Indiana last year announced her plans to retire, the not-for-profit’s board embarked on a search for a seasoned executive with deep community ties. They found both in Ann D. Murtlow.