Notes: Richmond Approves Dairy Abatement

Posted on February 22, 2012 by dave

Richmond has granted its first tax abatement under a new structure that provides for up to 100% abatements for companies creating jobs.

The Richmond Common Council on Tuesday night approved the first tax abatement under the new structure that would allow up to a 100 percent abatement for businesses planning expansions that result in job creation.

Council members unanimously approved a 10-year abatement for 90 percent of property taxes on real estate and equipment for Wayne Dairy Products, Inc., 1590 N.W. 11th St., for a $12 million expansion that is expected to create 11 new jobs and retain 102 jobs.

The NFL Combine begins today in Indianapolis.

The Leading Index for Indiana from the IBRC hit its highest level since 2007 in Janaury.

Are robot firefighters part of Lafayette’s manufacturing future?.

John Regetz, executive director of Michigan City’s economic development corporation, is taking an economic development job in Idaho.

Staffing Company Seeks 300 in Indianapolis

Posted on February 16, 2012 by dave

Adecco Staffing US, part of the world’s leading recruitment and workforce solutions provider, is seeking nearly 300 people to fill a wide range of seasonal job opportunities with a large international company located in Indianapolis.

As the economy and job market continues to improve, there has been an increase in demand for light industrial positions across the country. Given this demand, Adecco is looking for individuals to fill a wide range of immediate opportunities in the Indianapolis area. A variety of positions including light industrial clerks, auditors, team leaders, and warehouse material handlers are currently available.

“At Adecco, we’re excited about helping get Indiana back to work and providing hundreds of job opportunities locally,” said Becky Wells, Regional Vice President with Adecco Staffing. “As we’re actively in the process of identifying and hiring a wide range of job seekers for these positions, we encourage all those interested to apply immediately.”

Notes: Columbus, Indiana Tops in Job Growth Nationwide Last Year

Posted on February 13, 2012 by dave

Columbus, Indiana was tops in the nation for job growth last year.

Enon, Ohio-based Speedway is acquiring Gas America (Greenfield).

First Merchants Corporation has acquired SCB Bank in Shelbyville.

Indianapolis’ $63 million Cultural Trail is almost done.

A temporary skating rink in downtown Jeffersonville gave a big boost to local businesses.

Transportation Service Provider to Relocate Illinois Firm to Indianapolis

Posted on February 13, 2012 by dave

Wheaton Van Lines, Inc., a household goods transportation carrier, will acquire Hillside, IL-based Bekins Van Lines and relocate its operations to Indianapolis, creating up to 38 new jobs by 2012. The Indianapolis-headquartered company, which currently employs 137 Hoosiers, has already begun hiring new dispatcher, sales, claims and accounting associates.

“Today marks yet another boost for Indiana’s logistics industry with Wheaton’s decision to expand its headquarters in Indianapolis,” said Dan Hasler, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Indiana is fast-becoming the premier business climate in the country.”
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Notes: Bloomington Plans New Tech Park

Posted on February 10, 2012 by dave

Bloomington has hired an Ohio firm to plan a new tech park.

More than 200 jobs at 70 companies will be up for grabs at a job fair in Indianapolis today.

Indiana will receive $145 million as part of a $25 billion nationwide settlement over improper home foreclosures.

Indianapolis International is among the latest airports joining the TSA’s passenger pre-screening program.

Notes: Progress Rail to Hold Second Job Fair

Posted on February 7, 2012 by dave

Progress Rail will hold another job fair after heavy turnout forced its first one to close early.

A Marion County court has blocked fines imposed on Democratic legislators who boycotted sessions this year over right to work legislation, and ordered the return of fines levied for last year’s walkout.

Though Reebok’s contract with the NFL is up, its Indianapolis plant isn’t planning any layoffs.

In Whiting, BP has restarted a fluid catalytic cracker that was unexpectedly shut down for repairs last week.

Notes: Right to Work Opponents Plan Suit

Posted on February 6, 2012 by dave

Opponents of right to work plan to file a lawsuit arguing that the law violates the Indiana state constitution.

Indianapolis is getting rave reviews for its performance as Super Bowl host city.

A Newton County aluminum extrusion plant is closing, costing 146 jobs.

New High-Speed Network to Boost Education, Research

Posted on February 1, 2012 by dave

Indiana is the first state to launch a high-speed 100-gigabits-per-second (Gbps) network link dedicated to research and education. The new network, named Monon100, is 10 times faster than the current network link. With it, scientists and medical researchers will be able to rapidly share the massive amounts of data created by modern digital instruments such as gene sequencers, powerful microscopes or the Large Hadron Collider.

Monon100 runs from Indianapolis to Chicago, linking the Indiana GigaPoP with Internet2, a national research and education network. The Indiana GigaPoP, a partnership of Indiana University and Purdue University, serves as the network hub for the state’s colleges and universities.
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JW Marriott Indianapolis Wins Two Awards

Posted on January 30, 2012 by dave

White Lodging (Merrillville) was honored with two prestigious awards at the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) this week in Los Angeles.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis received ALIS’s “Development of the Year” award for 2011, selected from a pool of 20 major developments. The hotel, which opened in February 2011, beat finalists from Chicago and New York City and was chosen based on on-line votes from attendees of the ALIS conference.

Hotel Business magazine also recognized the JW Marriott Indianapolis Development as its “New Construction Deal of the Year.” The upcoming issue of the magazine will include more details about the recognition.
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Notes: Porter Hospital Opening Ahead of Schedule

Posted on January 27, 2012 by dave

The opening date for the new Porter Hospital has been moved up three months to August 25th.

Porter’s Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Nalli recently announced that the construction of the new 266-bed Porter hospital at the corner of Ind. 49 and US 6 is three months ahead of schedule and that the transfer of patient care activities will now occur on Saturday, Aug. 25, rather than the originally projected date in late November.

Additionally, Nalli stated that Porter will be modifying both the system and hospital name to more accurately fit its new presence in Northwest Indiana.

“We are very happy to announce that after much research and the input from a wide variety of constituents, it has been decided that the new system name will be officially changed from Porter, to Porter Health Care System. And, the name of the hospital will be modified from Porter, Valparaiso Hospital Campus to Porter Regional Hospital,” he said.

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways has hired a CEO for its Frontier Airlines unit in preparation for shedding the business.

Hoosier businesses are bullish on 2012.

More than a dozen people have reportedly been injured in a partial collapse at the construction site of Cincinnati’s new casino.

Progress Rail is holding a job fair in Muncie on February 4th.

A “destination” disc golf course is hosting its first tournament in Richmond.

Tourism in Northwest Indiana is projected to increase in 2012.

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