Southern Indiana school chief quits to save district money
John Reed resigned as head of Medora Community School because he doesn't think the small district can afford a full-time superintendent any more.
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Carmel senior-living project to create 340 jobs
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard on Tuesday unveiled details of a multimillion-dollar project expected to create more than 200 construction jobs and 140 permanent positions over the next two years.
Positron plans $55 million cyclotron project, 80 jobs
Medical imaging equipment maker Positron Corp. has agreed to move its operations to Noblesville, where it plans to invest $55 million to open a high-tech facility that will make isotopes used in cardiac PET scans.
Cummins plans expansion, 600 jobs for Columbus
Cummins Inc. announced Friday that it plans to add 600 employees to work in a new $18 million office building the diesel engine maker will build in downtown Columbus.
Greenwood golf course reorganizing under bankruptcy
Renamed Dye’s Walk Country Club in 2007, the private golf course’s original nine holes were the first designed by legendary course architect Pete Dye. The Greenwood course has fallen on financial hard times and is hoping to emerge under new ownership.
Manufacturing center set to open in Columbus
A $13.5 million center aimed at training workers to fill manufacturing jobs that are growing steadily more complex is opening in central Indiana.
Mooresville farm equipment maker expanding operations
Equipment Technologies, a manufacturer of agricultural spraying equipment, plans to invest nearly $6.4 million in an expansion of its Mooresville operations, more than doubling its work force by 2015.
Net Literacy teaches Internet skills to those in need
Teen's brainstorm results in internationally recognized not-for-profit that promotes computer literacy and safety, including programs for financial literacy and computer repurposing for donation to Indianapolis areas in need of the technology.
Governor appoints two new Purdue trustees
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday that he has appointed hotel developer Bruce White and Purdue student Miranda McCormack to Purdue University's Board of Trustees.
Bag maker Vera Bradley plans expansion, new jobs
Handbag and luggage maker Vera Bradley Inc. is planning an expansion in Fort Wayne that is expected to mean about 100 more jobs.
LendingTree.com office with 64 employees closing in Carmel
Tree.com Inc., the Charlotte, N.C., parent of LendingTree.com, said its Carmel office will shut down by Aug. 16, costing 64 employees their jobs.
Alexandria working on factory deal with defense contractor
Alexandria Mayor Jack Woods said plans are for Maryland-based Floatograph Technologies to buy the former U.S. Pipe facility from the city and then repair and remodel the factory. The plant could eventually have 100 workers.
Kokomo, Marion team up to draw auto jobs
Two central Indiana cities with deep roots in the auto industry are launching a new cooperative agreement aimed at attracting more automotive manufacturers and suppliers to the area.
Indianapolis Symphony ventures into Zionsville
Horse farm owner Elizabeth Johnson extended an invitation to play, and local businesspeople and volunteers have been selling concert tickets.
Merrillville-based bank targets Carmel
Centier Bank, a financial firm with 45 branches in northwest Indiana, has opened a business banking office in Carmel and is considering future expansion in the Indianapolis-area market.
IU Health buying docs in hospital ventures
Indiana University Health is now quietly unwinding the physician ownership of its hospitals in Carmel and Avon—which sparked loud controversy when they opened in 2004 and 2005.
Report: Southwestern Indiana a broadband backwater
Federal data shows no more than 20 percent of residents in Gibson County have basic broadband Internet service.
MZD signs agency deal with Lucas Oil Raceway
Firm will handle advertising, marketing and digital promotions for the track formerly known as Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Hoosiers finally score one of Foot Locker’s House of Hoops
Finish Line’s main competitor had bypassed Indianapolis at it chose locations for its concept store that sells Nike-brand basketball shoes and apparel.
Best Buy closing Franklin warehouse; 301 jobs lost
The Minneapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer plans to close the facility by the end of March. Employees will be terminated in phases beginning in July.