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State reaches expansion deals with 7 companies

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced plans Wednesday for seven companies to expand or start operations in central Indiana, creating a combined 1,013 jobs over the next eight years if their plans come to fruition.

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Region registering impressive tech-job gains

Indianapolis’ and Carmel’s work forces were so lacking in high-tech jobs in 2001 that the void led to breakneck-speed hiring over the past 12 years as the cities caught up—faster than almost any other place in the United States.

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Westfield gearing up for big hospitality play

Westfield’s massive Grand Park Sports Campus doesn’t open until March, but city leaders already are focused on making sure the 1 million-plus visitors they expect next year want to come back.

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Manufacturer seeks tax break, plans to add 100 jobs

Applied Composites Engineering Inc., an Indianapolis-based designer and manufacturer of products for the aerospace industry and military applications, is planning to spend $2.5 million on equipment that would help it double its work force over the next six years.

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Newegg lands incentives from state for distribution center

Online electronics retailer Newegg Inc., which reached an inducement deal with the city in September to open a distribution center in Indianapolis, has landed even more incentives from the state, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. announced Wednesday.

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IBJ rolls out politics website

The central Indiana business news authority has elevated the idea behind its popular Forefront section and created a website similarly focused on commentary about politics, policy and government.

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