Pence leaves for Japan on week-long jobs mission
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will attempt to lure new business to the state and will meet with officials from automakers Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Subaru.
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More events, more people give Georgia Street new life
The section of Georgia Street west of the fieldhouse was conceived as a way to create an eye-catching Super Bowl pedestrian zone in 2012. The challenge since has been to find a sustainable role for the venue.
Indy Chamber creates new position to harness Steven Stolen’s diverse talents
Stolen, who began his life with designs on a music career, will use his myriad personal connections to help the chamber find new members and funding sources and build stronger central Indiana ties as it works to become more regionally focused.
Local manufacturer Saran plans Kokomo plant
Saran Industries announced Tuesday that it would spend $4.4 million to lease and renovate a 250,000-square-foot facility, hiring up to 60 workers over the next four years.
Online music retailer Sweetwater adding 285 jobs
Sweetwater Sound Inc. says it will invest $8.8 million in expanding its Fort Wayne headquarters and creating up to 285 new jobs by the end of 2018.
Agricultural lab planning $12M facility near airport
Sure-Tech Laboratories wants to relocate its Indianapolis operations from leased space at 2435 Kentucky Ave., south of Raymond Street, to a 5,832-acre site west of South Girls School Road and north of West Washington Street.
Business interests donate $2.1 million for Pence travel
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's travels promoting Indiana as a business haven have been paid for by companies that donated more than $2.1 million to the state's economic development efforts.
Finish Line seeking tax break for local expansion
The Indianapolis-based retailer of athletic apparel plans to spend $1.3 million to add new equipment and create 100 jobs at its far-east side headquarters and distribution facility, the company disclosed.
UPDATE: Tech firm moving HQ from San Francisco to Indy
Technology consulting firm Appirio Inc. plans to move its corporate headquarters from San Francisco to Indianapolis and boost its local employment by more than 425 workers over the next five years, the company announced Friday.
Pence headed to Japan on an economic development trip
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence plans to attend the Japan-U.S. Midwest Conference, meet with business executives and government leaders and host an economic development reception.
Carmel tech firm plans 246 hires as part of HQ expansion
Technology consulting firm GyanSys Inc. plans to add 246 employees by the end of 2020 as it invests $4.5 million in its Carmel headquarters, the company announced Wednesday morning.
Human-rights ordinance could give Carmel economic edge
While businesses consider many factors before choosing where to locate, economic development experts say a community’s openness to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals increasingly is one of them.
Suburbs topping Indy in chase for high-end jobs
Marion County has struggled since the end of the Great Recession in attracting the most valuable jobs and workers.
NextGear Capital plans to add 200 Carmel jobs
The provider of inventory financing to car dealers plans to invest more than $50 million to lease and renovate its headquarters in Carmel to support its expanding customer service and technology divisions.
Scotty’s Dawghouse eatery to anchor Butler garage project
The concept from local restaurateur Scott Wise will occupy 6,400 square feet of space on the ground level of the parking garage under construction next to Clowes Hall.
Fishers-based startup plans to hire 56 in expansion
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered ConsulTeams LLC up to $875,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $25,000 in training grants based on the job-creation plans.
Indy Chamber hires Stolen for new executive position
Steven Stolen, the former managing director for the Indiana Repertory Theatre, will join the Indy Chamber as vice president of corporate advancement next month.
Gymnastics event breaks attendance record
The P&G Gymnastic Championships—which crowned national champions in men’s and women’s events—drew 16 percent more fans than last year's event in Pittsburgh and more than 30 percent more than the 2013 event in Hartford, Connecticut.
Indy medical device firm plans 125-job expansion
Catheter Research Inc.—which makes single-use medical devices, such as catheters—plans a $4.8 million expansion that will relocate its headquarters to larger space on the northwest side.
Brewery proposed for $4.8M project in downtown Fishers
City officials are considering incentives for the two-story project, which would feature a restaurant and brewery on the first floor and office space for lease on the second level.