City predicts rising property values around justice center
The argument that the complex could help revitalize the neighborhoods near the former GM stamping plant southwest of downtown could be crucial for securing the support of residents.
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City announces short list for creating justice complex
Indianapolis officials Tuesday named three development groups that will be invited to submit proposals to create a new criminal justice complex.
Hat World plans include new HQ, hiring 758 workers
The Indy-based retailer that operates nationally as Lids plans to build a 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Zionsville, beef up local distribution operations, and go on a major hiring spree.
Study to look at Camp Atterbury’s economic impact
The Indiana National Guard has asked for a study into the economic impact that the thousands of additional soldiers training at Camp Atterbury have had on the surrounding area.
Daniels signs right-to-work bill into Indiana law
Indiana has become the first Rust Belt state to enact a right-to-work labor law, prohibiting employment contracts that require workers to pay union fees or join unions.
Roche to add 50 HR employees in Indianapolis
Swiss health care giant Roche Holding AG has selected its diagnostics division in Indianapolis as the site for a new North America human resources center, a move that will add 50 employees to its local operations.
Indiana launches $250K ad blitz for Illinois businesses
State and local officials in northwest Indiana are investing $250,000 in billboards and television and print ads will appear across Illinois and target that state's personal and corporate tax increases.
Indiana officials hope to capitalize on Illinois’ tax woes
Governor, economic development officials look to lure companies to Indiana that now may find doing business in Illinois too costly. But a few experts question whether the state will see any immediate benefits.
Firms with jobs ask for the moon; governments here show restraint
Businesses have always held the upper hand in negotiating for incentives with local government, but the past couple of years have given rise to the most intensely competitive economic development environment since the early 1980s.
Fish farm drops Howard Co. site after opposition
A Florida-based fish farm operator dropped the western Howard County community of Russiaville from its expansion plans Saturday after resistance from neighbors opposed to industrial expansion of any sort in their midst.