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Union Suing to Stop Right-to-Work
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says the state believes lawmakers were within their authority to pass a right-to-work law, and he will defend a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 filed the suit.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:24:08 GMT
Committee Clears Inheritance Tax Bill
An Indiana House Committee has approved a plan to phase out the state's inheritance tax. State Senator Brandt Hershman (R-7) is the sponsor of the bill. He says the tax is a "deterrent" to keeping retirees and entrepreneurs in Indiana. The bill now goes to the full House.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:04:42 GMT
Senate Committee Passes Smoking Ban
The Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee has passed a statewide smoking ban. The proposal would prohibit smoking in most workplaces. The bill now heads to the full Senate.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:58:09 GMT
Crossroads Receives EDC Grant
The LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation has awarded a grant of $50,000 to Topeka, Indiana-based Crossroads RV. The manufacturer announced in December plans to expand operations and create up to 250 jobs by 2014.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:43:53 GMT
Morgan Business Plan Winners Announced
A pizza restaurant concept and a wound-care technology plan won top honors at Purdue University's Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition. Azzip Pizza and Medtric Biotech LLC will share $50,000 in prizes.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:20:29 GMT
Indiana Papers to Charge For Online Content
Four Indiana newspapers owned by Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI) will begin charging for online content by the end of the year. Gannett says it expects the new model to bring in $100 million in revenue per year beginning in 2013. Gannett owns The Indianapolis Star, the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, the Star Press in Muncie and the Palladium-Item in Richmond.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:23:44 GMT
Ivy Tech Launches INSPIRE Academy
Ivy Tech Community College Northeast is launching a series of cultural programs called INSPIRE Academy. The school says the series of events and exhibits is designed to help students and faculty explore their own interests.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:10:28 GMT
Hillenbrand Chairman to Retire
A change is coming within the board of directors of Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. (NYSE: HI). Chairman Ray Hillenbrand and Vice Chairman James Henderson will retire from the board at the company's 2013 shareholders meeting. Retired Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) President Joseph Loughrey will become board chairman.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:13:09 GMT
Cummins Unveils New Joint Venture
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has announced a joint venture in Central America. Cummins Centroamerica is a partnership with Grupo Laeisz to distribute the Indiana company's engines, generators and parts in countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:07:20 GMT
Clean Cities Initiative Announces Award Winners
Several businesses, communities and individuals have been honored for lowering emissions and using alternative fuels. South Shore Clean Cities Inc. announced its first Stakeholder Awards recipients during the organization's annual meeting in Merrillville.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:01:23 GMT
Massive Hospital Project Nearly Complete
A more than half-billion dollar hospital project in Fort Wayne is almost finished. The $550 million Parkview Regional Medical Center is set to open in less than a month. Parkview officials say the facility will have "smart rooms" that can alert caregivers to safety issues, and will be equipped with more than 20 robots to deliver food, medicine and other supplies.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:41:51 GMT
Hospitals Announce Cardiology Agreement
Three Indiana hospitals have announced a partnership aimed at increasing the quality and availability of cardiology services. Hancock Regional Hospital, Hendricks Regional Health and St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana say the agreement will benefit patients throughout Hancock and Hendricks counties.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:30:42 GMT
Rose-Hulman Students Win Cyber Competition
A group of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students won Indiana's Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. The contest calls on teams to defend a business network infrastructure against professional "hackers." The team now moves on to the regional competition in Chicago.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:31 GMT
City's New Abatement Rules Take Effect
Members of the Richmond Common Council have approved their first project under new tax abatement rules. Wilson Dairy Products Inc. has received a 10 year abatement on a $12 million expansion that is expected to create 11 jobs and retain more than 100. The Richmond Palladium-Item reports the new system can allow for a 100 percent abatement based on expansion and job creation plans.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:18:29 GMT
'Credit Creep' Bill Clears Senate
A bill dealing with so-called "credit creep" has passed the Indiana Senate. The proposal gives the Indiana Commission for Higher Education the option to reject bachelor's degree programs requiring more than 120 hours and associate's degrees of more than 60. The bill now heads to the House.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:08:41 GMT
IU Kelley to Honor Alumni
The Indiana University Kelley School of Business will honor five alumni at its annual business conference next Friday. The honorees include former hhgregg Inc. (NYSE: HGG) Chief Executive Officer Jerry Throgmartin, who passed away in January.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:27:37 GMT
College Transfers Could Get Easier
The Indiana House and Senate have approved a bill that could simplify the college course transfer process. The proposal would require the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to create a common course numbering system for all state institutions. The bill heads to Governor Mitch Daniels' desk, and if passed, would take effect next year.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:08:41 GMT
Zionsville Launching Mobile App
The town of Zionsville has launched an app aimed at bringing in new business. The program features available land sites and buildings as well as information on Zionsville's residents, government and schools.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:04:53 GMT
Redwood RV Purchases Carriage Name
Syracuse-based Redwood RV Inc. has purchased the intellectual property of former Millersburg RV supplier Carriage Inc. Redwood President Don Emahiser says the company has also hired several former Carriage employees.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:37:19 GMT
Emmis Publishing Leader Announces Retirement
A longtime Emmis Publishing executive is retiring. Deborah Paul has been serving as executive vice president and editorial director with the publishing arm of the Indianapolis-based communications company. Los Angeles magazine Editor-in-Chief Mary Melton is expected to become the new editorial director of Emmis Publishing.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:46:01 GMT
Keep Evansville Beautiful Names New Leader
A former director of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance has been named president of Keep Evansville Beautiful. Our partners at the Evansville Courier & Press report Cheryl Musgrave will take the helm of the initiative to help beautify the city next month.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:34:06 GMT
Policy Report Aims to Tackle Difficult Issues
The director of Indiana University's Public Policy Institute says if lawmakers can increase per capita income for Hoosiers, "the boat will rise for everybody." John Krauss says a major research initiative targeting areas that will have long-lasting effects on Indiana's economy may provide a blueprint for decision-makers. In a Studio (i) interview, Krauss discussed the report, which focuses on environmental, education and tax policies.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:51:31 GMT
USF Hosting Entrepreneurship Event
The Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership at the University of Saint Francis will host a youth entrepreneurship program next month. The event aims to help northeast Indiana high school and college students turn ideas into business plans.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:39:34 GMT
Grant County to Thank Expanding Businesses
The Grant County Economic Growth Council says more than 70 area companies invested $300 million in their businesses and community in 2011. The council will recognize those employers at their annual Appreciation Luncheon next month.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:30:46 GMT
Holiday World Owners Set For Kentucky Vote
A company formed by the owners of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari has confirmed it has a proposed lease agreement to operate a closed amusement park in Louisville. A Bluegrass Boardwalk Inc. representative will be on-hand as the Kentucky State Fair Board considers the lease Thursday afternoon.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:19:18 GMT
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