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IEDC seeks $30M fund to stoke life sciences firms

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is looking to renew its commitment to life sciences by creating a $30 million venture fund. The amount dedicated to one sector would be equal to the state’s allocation for all high-tech startups over the past two years.

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Yakey takes new role at Lilly Endowment

The Lilly Endowment has named former Indianapolis Economic Development Corp. president Wallace "Ace" Yakey Jr. as the vice president for community development, the Indianapolis grant maker announced Tuesday.

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Auto parts supplier expanding Indiana operations

Tenneco Inc. plans on spending $18.5 million to expand its northeastern Indiana operations after winning a contract to supply emission-control parts to Chrysler. The manufacturer said it will hire an additional 100 workers.

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Speedway, IndyCar owner names Miles as new CEO

Hulman & Co., which owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar series, has chosen board member and local economic development leader Mark Miles as its new CEO, the firm announced Tuesday morning.

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LEADING QUESTIONS: Community guru preps new HQ

LQ_bill_taft_watchvideo_LISCHow did the leader of one of Indy's top neighborhood development groups help save part of the City Market? How did he help spark the Super Bowl legacy project? Any advice for home rehabs? Bill Taft has answers.

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