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IEDC chief lays out state’s new strategic plan for economic growth
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has a vision for the state to “shoot higher” in its economic development efforts, which he outlined Thursday morning in a five-point strategy.
Local companies eye big opportunities in federal infrastructure package
The $1.2 trillion law could be a boon for huge corporations like Cummins Inc. and Allison Transmission Inc. and smaller ones like Telamon Corp., 120Water Inc. and BCA Environmental Consultants LLC.
Indy Parks set to add 90 acres of green space
That’s nearly three times the acreage purchased in the two decades prior, and a major expansion for a municipal parks agency with no land-acquisition budget.
Next IndyGo rapid lines move toward reality
Indianapolis is moving ahead with the next two legs of its massive bus rapid transit project, after a messy legislative session and pandemic-related problems threw a wrench in the timeline.
Indiana to land $8.8 billion from U.S. infrastructure bill
One Indiana project likely to be expedited as a result is widening interstates 65 and 70 to six lanes the full length and breadth of the state.
IEDC works with accelerator to bring startups to Indiana
Gener8tor is launching four industry-specific programs within its gBETA accelerator for early-stage startups from both Indiana and around the United States, hoping some will move here.
U.S. unemployment claims drop for seventh straight week
Overall, 2.1 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment checks during the week that ended Nov. 6, down by 129,000 from the week before.
City takes next step in Black Mountain cleanup
After years of environmental studies and planning, remediation work is at last scheduled to begin next year on the former industrial site in the 3500 block of East Washington Street.
Delta-8 derivative gaining popularity at hemp and CBD shops across Indiana
Despite the state’s long-standing refusal to legalize marijuana, the Delta-8 THC derivative is being sold thanks to a legal gray area that many state officials would rather not talk about.
Indiana goes on offense to capture evolution of electric-vehicle industry
Using tax incentives , an EV commission and membership in a regional network promoting EV infrastructure, the Holcomb administration is looking to increase EV manufacturing statewide.
City planning $10.1M initiative in Mars Hill to remove 650 parcels from flood zone
Indianapolis’ Department of Public Works is proposing a list of strategies to shrink federal floodplain boundaries, as well as to decrease the severity of water damage in the flood-prone neighborhood.
Could 2022 be the year for marijuana legalization in Indiana?
Eyes will once again be on Indiana to see if lawmakers will loosen the state’s marijuana laws as neighboring states continue to cash in on legal weed.
Black-led financial institution looks to create access to capital
Work is underway to determine what kind of support services Black-owned businesses will need to complement the loan fund.
Indianapolis closes on property key to Twin Aire redevelopment
A strip mall central to Indianapolis’ vision for the neighborhood that is home to the new Community Justice Campus is now in city hands, after years of negotiations.
Marion County renters can now apply for a full year’s worth of rent help
Marion County’s IndyRent program has begun accepting applications for up to 12 months of rental assistance, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration announced Wednesday. The long-awaited move adds nine months of help to the program, which previously maxed out at three months.
Qatar delegation visits Indiana to foster future business partnerships
Members from the Qatari commercial attache’s office met with Gov. Eric Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and more than 30 Indiana-based companies on Tuesday.
Fifth Third Bank announces $20M investment in Arlington Woods neighborhood
Most of of the funding will will go to improve mortgage access, capital access for small businesses and other education resources in the northeast-side neighborhood.
Broadband firms request $606M in grants from state program
Service providers can apply for up to $5 million per project to expand broadband to unserved and underserved areas around the state. Decisions on funding are expected in the spring.
Reentry not-for-profit RecycleForce breaks ground on new headquarters
RecycleForce says the 102,500-square-foot facility will allow it to recycle 12 million pounds of electronic waste and employ 600 people annually, doubling its capacity.