First step: Tear stamping plant down
Tear it down and clean it up was the message delivered by a former redevelopment director from South Bend as she spoke to representatives from cities who were about to lose their GM plants.
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GM site ripe for manufacturing or a judicial center
The Urban Land Institute panel’s plan for the General Motors plant site ignores some realities in favor of presenting a relatively predictable New Urbanism redevelopment plan.
Experts say options abound for former GM stamping plant
The 2-million-square-foot GM Indianapolis Metal Center, closed this year, sprawls over more than 100 acres on the west bank of the White River and enjoys some of the best views of the downtown skyline.
Illinois facing jobs assault from other states
Indiana is leading a push by other states to chip away at Illinois' vulnerable economic image and lure jobs away.
llinois manufacturer plans move to northwest Indiana
Illinois manufacturer Modern Forge says it will open a factory in northwestern Indiana, where it expects to hire as many as 240 workers in the next few years.
Cable maker adding 40 jobs at Carmel headquarters
Belden Inc. said it will spend $3.1 million to lease and equip a new 30,000-square-foot facility in Carmel, where its Americas division is headquartered.
Auto stampings plant plans to add 75 jobs in Muncie
Indiana Stampings LLC plans to add 75 jobs by 2013 as part of a $7.3 million expansion that includes leasing and equipping a 155,000-square-foot facility.
Freight carrier plans to expand, add 183 local jobs
Thomasville, N.C.-based Old Dominion Freight Line said a $22 million investment will be used to upgrade its existing 122,340-square-foot facility on the southwest side.
City to give Angie’s List $4.6M to buy properties for expansion
Money for real estate acquisition is a major component of the $7.1 million in incentives the city of Indianapolis offered Angie's List Inc. for expanding its headquarters campus to accommodate 500 more employees.
Angie’s List plans 500 jobs in headquarters expansion
Angie’s List Inc., the fast-growing company that provides customer-review services in 200-plus markets, plans to expand its Indianapolis headquarters, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2015, it announced Tuesday morning.
City chamber of commerce, Develop Indy might merge
Chamber Chairman John Neighbours said he "wouldn't rule out" combining the economic development groups.
Westfield company wants to add 178 jobs in Jeffersonville
A subsidiary of Westfield-based Revere Industries LLC could add 178 jobs in Jeffersonville in southern Indiana if it wins approval of a property tax abatement.
Franklin Electric moving HQ, 220 jobs to Fort Wayne
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. says it will move its corporate headquarters from Bluffton to a $25 million development in Fort Wayne by 2013. The company has 220 employees and expects to add 35 more by 2014.
U.S. unemployment applications slip slightly
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dipped last week but has been at or above 400,000 for 17 straight weeks.
City cracking down on noncompliant tax breaks
The city of Indianapolis is seeking to overturn property tax breaks for more than 20 companies that continued to apply for abatement even though they were unable to meet job commitments.
Skillman to lead trade mission to Japan
The lieutenant governor's delegation will will leave in September and focus on job creation.
Global micro lender Grameen ramps up in Indianapolis
Low-income women could receive loans in weeks.
Railroad plans Gary redevelopment, 251 jobs
Canadian National Railway Co. on Wednesday announced plans to relocate part of its operations from Markham, Ill., to northwest Indiana.
Navistar adding, eliminating factory jobs in Indiana
Navistar International Corp. announced plans Tuesday to create up to 400 factory jobs in northern Indiana while eliminating 250 manufacturing positions in the eastern part of the state.
Packaging manufacturer plans to expand, add 80 jobs
Indianapolis-based DGP Intelsius LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of temperature-controlled packaging, announced on Tuesday morning that it plans to add 80 jobs by 2014 as part of an $870,000 expansion.