Seven regional groups seek part of $84M from Pence-backed plan
Local officials submitted plans to create vibrant “regional cities” and increase their populations—but only two groups will get matching funds to put their proposals into action.
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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.
County assessors may push for stricter big-box tax laws
County assessors say a new law didn’t go far enough to protect counties from losing out on tax revenue from retailers in search of lower tax bills.
Thousands in Indiana could lose food stamps under new rule
Food pantries and social service agencies across Indiana are bracing for the possibility that up to 50,000 people could lose food stamp benefits this fall unless they comply with a change in federal work and job training requirements.
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.
Star launches ‘aggressive’ campaign to expand LGBT rights
The Indianapolis Star has been criticized this week for launching an initiative to convince state political leaders to expand Indiana’s civil rights law to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
ACLU of Indiana challenges state law banning ballot photos
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Indianapolis contends the law that took effect July 1 violates Indiana voters' First Amendment rights.
BlueIndy faces challenges in quest for wide adoption
BlueIndy plans to charge past its skeptics as its electric car-sharing program launches in Indianapolis Sept. 2, leaving behind the political consternation about whether Mayor Greg Ballard went rogue in green-lighting the program in the first place.
TIF glitch may imperil projects in Midtown
TWG Development LLC has agreed to pay $3 million to buy part of the AT&T property near the busy intersection of College Avenue and Kessler Boulevard to build a $39 million apartment project with an underground parking garage.
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.
Lawmakers hear from advocates on police body camera rules
Lawmakers must take into account many considerations as they explore state restrictions on police body camera footage that is publicly released.
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.
YMCA partners with VA for Pike Township center
Although the $10 million Pike Township YMCA has no timetable for completion, officials have pledged to offer extensive services to veterans in conjunction with the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center.
BlueIndy plans to roll out car-sharing service next month
BlueIndy, the proposed all-electric car-sharing service that has been spinning its wheels since it was announced in early 2014, finally plans to get on the road Sept. 2, it announced Thursday.
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.
Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing
An Indiana legislative study panel is considering whether to recommend that state lawmakers take up a proposal to expand testing to any person arrested for a felony.
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles replaces financial official
A private-sector accountant has been hired by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to serve as its new chief financial officer.