Daily Archives: May 28, 2010

Notes: EnerDel Deal Could Double Workforce

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A joint venture with China’s largest car maker could double EnerDel’s Indiana workforce.

The joint venture will produce lithium-ion battery systems for existing customers of Wanxiang, which serves the fast-growing electric car industry in China.

EnerDel had already announced plans to hire 1,400 new workers in its central Indiana plants as it ramped up production of battery packs for electric-car maker Think. The new joint venture with China could double that number to 3,000, the company said.

Purdue University officials are set to vote today on a 10-year, $1.2 billion construction plan.

Indianapolis businesses are gearing up for the big race.

Mishawaka-based Bioremediation Inc., could soon get its oil-eating microbes involved in cleaning up the big Gulf oil spill.

Indiana, China Sign Economic Development Agreement

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Indiana Secretary of Commerce Mitch Roob joined Zhang Yingxin, Deputy Director General of the China Investment Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Commerce today to sign a memorandum of understanding that could spur additional economic opportunities between China and the Hoosier state. The agreement was signed during the first U.S.-China Advanced Technology Vehicle Summit, held in Indianapolis.

The Investment Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Commerce, P. R. China is responsible for promoting China’s domestic and foreign investment and is engaged in cooperation with international economic organizations, foreign investment promotion agencies, chambers of commerce and business associations on behalf of the Ministry of Commerce. The memorandum of understanding outlines ways to strengthen trade and economic development opportunities between Indiana and China.
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Indiana State Fair Hiring 400

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The Great Indiana State Fair is hoping to fill more than 400 hourly positions during a job fair Thursday, June 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. Most of the jobs are temporary positions that cover the duration of the fair August 6 – 22.

The job fair will be held at the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

Available positions include: ticket sellers, ticket takers, gate supervisors, parking attendants, parking supervisors, grounds maintenance, security personnel, receptionists, cashiers and education program interpreters

Interviews will be conducted on site and resumes are welcomed. Informal dress is fine. For more information, contact the Indiana State Fairgrounds at employment@indianastatefair.com.

Muncie Company to Add 100 Jobs

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Media investment and development company Veriana will be expanding its Muncie operations and creating 100 new jobs over five years.

Robert Swagger, CEO of Veriana, stated that the proximity to Ball State University, access to high quality college graduates and local technical and financial support played a significant role in the company’s decision to expand in Muncie.

“We are excited to be here in Muncie and look forward to building a long-term relationship with the university and the community,” said Swagger. “The Innovation Connector provides the ideal location and atmosphere from which to build upon our growth initiatives and is in perfect proximity to the university and the City of Muncie. It is very clear to Veriana that Ball State University can be instrumental in our growth initiatives given their expertise in multiple areas including emerging media.” Veriana, Ball State and ECI have been discussing various potential collaboration initiatives since 2008.
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Mousty Named Indiana Small Businessperson of the Year

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Richard L. Mousty, President and CEO of Unified Group Services, Inc., has been named Indiana’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2010 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Unified Group Services is a third-party administrator providing health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and short-term disability benefit administration for self-funded employee health plans throughout the United States. Unified offers a specialized website designed to provide members with access to their claims and benefit information at their convenience. In addition, Unified utilizes an industry leading medical management and wellness program using evidence-based medicine to identify and strategize patient risk based on all medical data.

This award is given annually to honor the small business community’s contribution to the American economy and society and recognize the people and organizations that assist small businesses. The President of the United States designates one week each year as National Small Business Week. This year SBA Week was celebrated May 23-29 and Rich was presented the award for Indiana’s Small Business Person of the Year on May 25 at the SBA Conference in Washington, DC.
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