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WXIN expanding its news programming
Fox59 adding weekend-morning and 5 p.m. weekday newscasts to its coverage.
Hat World expansion to create 571 jobs in Indianapolis
Hat World, a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn.-based Genesco Inc., said it plans to invest up to $22 million to lease and prepare
additional space locally as it consolidates manufacturing and warehouse operations from Wisconsin.
Area home sales took big hit in May as credit expires
Pending home sales fell 31.5 percent last month, following expiration of the federal home-buyer tax credit.
Chinese furniture maker picks Marion for U.S. headquarters
The upholstered-furniture maker, which operates as Y.K. Furniture, plans to invest $24.3 million to establish its first U.S.
subsidiary. The facility will house assembly-and-distribution operations with about 100 employees.
Avon gives senior-living facility tax abatement
Leo Brown LLC’s 20-acre, $36 million senior-living community is expected to create 132 jobs with an average salary of $37,000
when it is completed in 2011.
IT consulting firm plans to create 230 jobs
Miller Consulting Group will move its headquarters from Indianapolis to Noblesville and add the jobs by the end of 2013,
the company said Wednesday morning.
Indoor amusement center could have new owner
Springfield, Mo.-based America’s Incredible Pizza Company is negotiating to purchase Xscape and could have a deal finalized
as soon as Wednesday.
Proposed development near Lilly campus could include hotel
Indianapolis developer Buckingham Cos. is in discussions to build a mixed-use development that could include apartments, shops,
office space, and a hotel and conference center.
Benner leaving convention group for Horizon League
Well-known local sports columnist Bill Benner is leaving his job at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association to
become senior associate commissioner for external affairs for the Horizon League.
Rolls-Royce snags $7.5 million military contract
Engineers at Rolls-Royce Corp.’s Indianapolis manufacturing facility will work for the next year to design, develop
and test an upgrade for a digital engine control the company is making for the U.S. Army’s OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter.
Southern Wine to create 200 jobs in central Indiana
The country's largest beer, wine and liquor distributor plans to invest more than $10 million to establish operations
in central Indiana, creating 200 jobs at a regional office and distribution center here.
55 employees of mail-order MHP Pharmacy firm losing jobs
Indianapolis-based MHP Pharmacy’s facility on North Meridian Street will close in August as a result of the company’s purchase
by In Touch Pharmaceuticals in Valparaiso.
Trailer maker Pace American could close Middlebury plant
A cargo trailer maker may close its manufacturing facility in Middlebury, potentially costing 150 workers their jobs.
Butler basketball coach Stevens signs with IMG
New York-based management powerhouse will provide representation for opportunities ranging from a potential book deal to speaking
engagements.
Bauer requests federal probe of Bales’ real estate deals
IBJ investigation prompts top state Democrat's letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Hurco suffers loss despite better sales
Indianapolis-based machine tool maker lost $1.5 million in its second fiscal quarter, which was much greater than the loss
it reported in the same period last year.
Library postpones branch-closure decision
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library board of trustees has delayed a decision on whether to close up to six library
branches until its July 15 regular meeting.
Popularity of old cars indicates economic recovery
Sales of Eisenhower-era Eldorados and Kennedy-era Corvettes provide signs of hope.