Local tool supplier plans to expand, add 20 jobs
Indianapolis-based Hahn Systems LLC said it will add 20 jobs by 2016 as part of a $900,000 expansion that includes purchasing and equipping a 27,000-square-foot facility.
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State halts backing for foreign-owned fertilizer plant
Indiana officials are withholding state backing for a Posey County fertilizer plant over concerns whether its Pakistan-based owners are doing enough at its overseas operations to keep the potentially explosive material from being used against U.S. troops.
Indiana pulls support for proposed fertilizer plant
State officials have suspended their support for a proposed southwestern Indiana fertilizer plant while they investigate a Pakistani company involved in the project.
Indy Partnership names new executive director
Marty Vanags, CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council in Illinois, will start work March 1 at The Indy Partnership.
Division of Carmel firm plans 300 jobs in Fort Wayne
Accelerated Tanks and Trailers, a division of a Carmel-based company, plans to open a Fort Wayne manufacturing plant that could bring about 300 new jobs to northeast Indiana by 2016.
Life sciences consultancy plans to expand, add 38 jobs
Indianapolis-based Pearl Pathways, founded by two former Eli Lilly employees, plans to move into new space in March and add the jobs by 2016.
Carmel tech consultant plans expansion, 36 jobs
Allegient LLC said it will add the jobs by 2017 and expand its Carmel headquarters by 4,000 square feet.
Bill to make IEDC more transparent moves to full senate
The Indiana Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously passed legislation Tuesday meant to makes the state’s job-creation efforts more open to the general public.
Greenwood seeks funds back from drugmaker with big plans
Greenwood-based Elona Biotechnologies Inc., which has been trying to bring a generic version of insulin to market, was declared in default on $8.4 million in incentives from the city of Greenwood.
Celadon receives incentives for $5.2M driving training center
The Indianapolis-based trucking carrier plans to build a $5.25 million driver-training center and add 182 jobs as part of its latest expansion at its east-side corporate campus.
Sun King brewery lands tax breaks for expansion
The downtown brewery plans to spend $2.1 million on additional equipment and add 20 jobs by 2016 in exchange for a tax abatement from the city.
Indy chamber names economic development exec
An Austin, Texas, economic development manager with Indiana roots will soon be in charge of bringing new businesses to Indianapolis.
Michigan’s right-to-work law could change Indiana’s economic development pitch
As the controversial provision spreads to other states in the region, Indiana is likely to give more weight to its other selling points.
Celadon plans $5.2M driver training center, 182 new jobs
Indianapolis-based trucking carrier Celadon Group Inc. plans to build a $5.25 million driver-training center and add 182 workers to its 633-employee local work force by 2016.
Carmel lawmaker wants transparency from IEDC
Sen. Mike Delph said he believes the economic development organization is intentionally misleading the public about the number of jobs that companies receiving incentives create.
Johnson picked to succeed Miles as leader of CICP
BioCrossroads CEO David Johnson has been chosen president and CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, succeeding Mark Miles, who is leaving the CICP after seven years to become CEO of Hulman & Co.
Skillman to lead southern Indiana development group
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is heading south after she leaves the Indiana Statehouse to lead an economic development group revolving around the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Times report on IEDC shows low cost of corporate subsidies
Indiana spent less per capita than most states on incentives aimed at adding jobs.
Indianapolis technology companies pledge 1,500 new jobs
Three fast-growing Indianapolis technology companies—Angie’s List, ExactTarget and BidPal—plan to add up to 1,500 jobs collectively over the next half-decade, officials announced Tuesday morning.
Medical software firm plans to expand, add 25 jobs
Indianapolis-based RND Group Inc. said it plans to spend $1.3 million to update and equip its 13,510-square-foot headquarters. The company has 27 employees.