Foes keep up 31-year fight over central Indiana landfill
A developer who has been trying for 31 years to build a central Indiana landfill says he’s ready to start construction after
receiving a state permit.
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Earthbound RV plans Marion plant, 300 jobs by 2013
A startup firm that makes fuel-efficient recreational vehicles plans to locate its manufacturing operation in Marion, state
officials announced Tuesday night, creating as many as 300 jobs by 2013.
Indiana-made Humvee could soon be an Army relic
The Army provided no new money for the Humvee in the service’s recent budget proposal, and a spokesman says the 2,620 vehicles
ordered from Mishawaka-based AM General will be the last as the Army moves on to newer designs.
East-west rail line could boost Indianapolis’ core
With traffic congestion growing, the idea of sending streetcars zipping down Washington Street—from
far-east-side Cumberland to Indianapolis International Airport on the west—is making a return. And
the route could offer the best bang for the buck in spurring transit-oriented development.
Census expected to show Hamilton County tops in coveted demographics
Hamilton County is poised to become the demographic all-star of the decade. Its 269,785 residents make up the fastest-growing,
most educated and wealthiest county in the state, according to estimates from the Indiana Business Research Center.
City of Franklin selling two buildings, including former City Hall
Bids for one or both of the properties will be accepted from Feb. 17 through March 16 at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office
at 70 E. Monroe St.
Development firm Sandor leaving midtown for Carmel
Strip-center owner and developer Sandor Development Co. is moving its headquarters to Hamilton County after almost 50 years
in Indianapolis.
Startup VoCare Inc. might move to find venture capital dollars
A Lebanon-based startup wants to build a call center here and add up to 300 jobs, but state and local officials are struggling
with a big obstacle to keeping the company here.
Carmel performing arts center raises curtain on new name
Carmel’s new 1,600-seat concert hall will be called “The Palladium,” part of a marketing effort designed to generate more financial
support for the city’s performing arts center.
Seymour officials question trooper post closing
Officials in Seymour are protesting the announced closing of an Indiana State Police post in their city.
Task force endorses regional taxes for mass transit
After 30 years of government
studies of a regional transportation system, a private-sector group on Wednesday is set to unveil its own
plan that includes commuter rail and toll lanes added to congested interstate highways.
Shelbyville tech park keeps tax incentives
State officials are giving Shelbyville’s struggling Intelliplex business park another chance to use tax incentives to land
new companies
and high-paying jobs.
Covered bridge project draws special attention
A plethora of experts like
Dan Collom are restoring the Moscow bridge, built in 1886 and destroyed by a tornado in 2008.
New emissions standards drive up Cummins profit
Columbus-based diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. posted its most profitable fourth quarter in company history, thanks to a
rush on engines that won’t have to conform to new emission standards.
Mobile lab maker Biologics to create 50 jobs in Brownsburg
A startup that makes mobile laboratory and manufacturing facilities will locate its headquarters, design and manufacturing
operations in Brownsburg, creating at least 50 jobs by 2013.
City of Greenwood might fund launch of insulin maker
Greenwood-based Zimmerman Biotechnologies LLC hopes to become the first company in the United States to make generic insulin,
a long-awaited development in diabetes treatment. The Greenwood Common Council on Feb. 1 will consider an $8.4 million deal
that would finance construction of an insulin factory, as well as help Zimmerman with FDA-approval and equipment expenses.
Independent bookstore in Carmel ends seven-year run
The Mystery Co. in the Arts & Design District plans to host a farewell party Jan. 30, and close for good a few
days later.
Litigation slows entrepreneur behind laser weapons, flying scooter
Anderson entrepreneur Pete Bitar has been slowed by litigation but still plans to spearhead a team in the competition to
put a rover on the moon.
Apartment developer investing $100M in Hamilton projects
Carmel-based developer J.C. Hart Co. is making a $100 million bet that luxury apartment communities will continue to thrive
in Hamilton
County, particularly along 146th Street.
Bioanalytical Systems’ CEO announces retirement
Struggling West Lafayette life science contract research firm will search nationally for a new permanent leader.