IU plots $200M life sciences hub in former Wishard Hospital
The envisioned 26-acre, $200-million-or-more complex would bridge IU’s School of Medicine with the city’s life sciences firms, including those at the nascent 16 Tech, a business park.
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Command center being built at WRTV will run 19 stations
Media giant E.W. Scripps is building a multimillion-dollar master control facility at its WRTV-TV Channel 6 that will control all 19 of Scripps’ U.S. television stations. The control hub will bring about 10 additional jobs to WRTV’s 1330 N. Meridian St. campus.
Interactive Intelligence plans $28M building, 430 hires
Local software firm Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. announced Thursday afternoon that it plans to hire 430 employees by the end of 2016 as part of a major expansion of its headquarters.
Interactive Intelligence to hire hundreds in growth plan
CEO Don Brown recently told IBJ that the firm expected to hire in the neighborhood of 250 workers in 2014, and also was looking at constructing an additional building by its headquarters. An announcement is set for Thursday afternoon.
Jasper engine firm to hire 235 for new plant
Jasper Engine & Transmission Exchange expects to buy, renovate and equip a 220,000-square-foot facility near its headquarters in the southwest Indiana city.
Cummins raises forecast after strong first quarter
The Columbus-based manufacturer reported a profit of $338 million as revenue increased 12 percent.
Japanese manufacturer plans 220 jobs in Mooresville
A subsidiary of TOA Industries Co. Ltd. plans to spend $72.1 million to construct and equip an additional 360,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space at its existing facility in Morgan County.
Manufacturers see better times for economy, jobs
Economists don't expect explosive global or corporate growth this year, but the improving big economies of the U.S. and Europe will likely inspire companies to further increase spending on high-priced equipment.
Battery maker EnerDel loses CEO, names interim
EnerDel Inc. CEO David Roberts has resigned and chief operating officer Michael Canada will replace him on an interim basis, the Indianapolis lithium-ion battery manufacturer announced Thursday afternoon.
Firm that figured out how to sell hair-salon products online is snapped up by giant
Indianapolis startup Loxa Beauty was barely generating revenue last year when one of the biggest companies in its industry offered to buy it.
Toolmaker’s warehouse to close, laying off 80
Irwin Tools plans to shut down its 456,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Greenfield and consolidate operations elsewhere.
Software firm Salesvue secures $3M in venture capital
The Indianapolis-based firm expect to boost its employment by 50 percent by the end of the year as it expands its sales and marketing nationally.
Indiana plant closing could cost 120 jobs
Citing poor economic conditions, ATI Casting Services plans to shut down its metal-casting factory by the end of June.
Pork packer planning to produce 98 positions at Indiana plant
Indiana Packers Corp., which makes Indiana Kitchen bacon, said it will spend $2.3 million on a 56,500-square-foot facility on 5.9 acres about 45 miles from Indianapolis.
Calumet may cut debt ratio without lower borrowings, CFO says
Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP plans to lower its leverage by increasing earnings rather than cutting debt that is rising by 35.6 percent this month.
Chatham Tap crew buying ex-church for brewery, restaurant
The owners of two popular pubs on Massachusetts Avenue are delving into the trendy micro-brewery business with plans for a brewery and restaurant in a historic former church a few blocks away.
Beck’s Hybrids prospers against far bigger firms
When Lawrence and Francis Beck planted six acres of hybrid corn on their Hamilton County farm almost eight decades ago, the father and son sowed the seeds of a family business that’s still growing despite widespread industry consolidation.
Subaru awaiting Toyota’s decision about output in Indiana
Subaru, which added more U.S. market share than any international carmaker last year, is pushing ahead with U.S. expansion plans as it awaits a Toyota’s decision on whether it will keep building Camrys at Subaru’s Indiana plant.
Another printing plant to close, laying off 59
The move to end operations at the plant for medical packaging is just the latest in the continuing reshuffling of printing facilities in Indiana.
Driver shortage causes backlog of RV deliveries
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association estimates 25,000 to 30,000 RVs are awaiting delivery because about 2,000 drivers are needed.