More Hoosiers are getting back to work, according to figures released by the state Department of Workforce Development that indicates 15,400 private-sector jobs were added last month. Continue reading
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Gas Plant Pushes Forward in Rockport
Indiana Gasification is one step closer toward the development of a $2.9 billion substitute natural gas plant in Rockport, as its emissions permit has been sent to the EPA for final approval, the Evansville Courier & Press recently reported. Continue reading
IU Health Earns Technology Award
Indiana University Health in Indianapolis was a named Laureate by IDG’s Computerworld Honors Program by Accellion for innovative use of technology solutions. The annual award program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change. Continue reading
Subaru Invests in Lafayette
A Subaru production facility in Lafayette is making a $75 million investment, as it looks to meet increased demand for the Subaru Outback and Legacy. Continue reading
Hammond Prepares to Open Pedestrian Bridge
Runners and bicyclists will be cheering this summer as they zip over Indianapolis Blvd. in northwest Indiana. The George Lake Pedestrian Bridge, which was paid for entirely with RDA grant money received by the Hammond Port Authority as part of the Hammond Lakes RDA project, will connect the Whiting trail system to Hammond’s. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10:00 Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the intersection of Indianapolis Blvd. and New York Ave. Continue reading
Sewer Improvements set for Schererville Heights
Work is scheduled for a sewer-improvement project in unincorporated Schererville Heights of Lake County under a partnering agreement between the Corps’ Chicago District and Indiana Lake. Continue reading
Furniture Manufacturing Headed to Knox
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has announced that Selected Furniture will provide 25 new jobs when it moves into the former Rockwell Building in Knox. Charles Weaver, Executive Director of the Foundation, says the firm will invest over one million dollars when it purchases, renovates and equips the 201,000 square foot industrial facility that at one time produced windows and doors. The Federal Group was the most recent manufacturer in the facility. Continue reading
IU Receives Sustainability Grants
The Indiana University Office of Sustainability has announced the recipients of the Sustainability Research Development Grants for the 2012-13 academic year. Two teams of IU Bloomington faculty and graduate students will engage in new collaborative research projects on topics related to environmental sustainability.
The grant program, jointly sponsored by the University Graduate School, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the IU Office of Sustainability, provides opportunities for faculty members and students to develop externally funded research related to sustainability. Continue reading
Several Sites Shovel Ready in Northeast Indiana
Eight sites in northeast Indiana earned the title “shovel ready” today, paving the way for businesses to quickly locate new operations on property ready for development. Continue reading
German Food Producer Grows in Marshall County
Zentis Food Solutions North America, LLC, a global producer of fruit preparations for the bakery and dairy industries, announced plans today to expand its operations in Plymouth, creating up to 67 new jobs by 2014.
The company, a subsidiary of Germany-based confectioner Zentis GmbH, will invest $15.6 million to expand its production capabilities to include a new allergen production line, bulk sugar handling system and mixing vessels. As part of the project, the company will also make building renovations at its 180,000-square-foot facility in Plymouth.
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