updated: 3/11/2010 12:32:46 PM

[UPDATED] UAW Boss: 'Very Comfortable' With U.S. Auto Industry

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger believes the U.S. auto industry has proven it can compete with foreign-owned automakers. Gettelfinger was in Indianapolis Wednesday to speak at the annual Indiana University Business Conference. In an interview with Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick, he says Indiana stands to benefit from an industry in change. Gettelfinger points to major investments at General Motors plants in Fort Wayne, ...

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updated: 3/11/2010 12:33:24 PM

Michigan Batteries to Power Indiana Produced Vehicle

The Navistar Modec Electrical Vehicle Alliance, which will assemble vehicles in Wakarusa, has reached a battery supply deal with a Massachusetts company. A123 Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: AONE) says the lithium-ion batteries for the vehicles will be manufactured at a Michigan facility expected to open this month. The electric vehicles are being produced as part of a joint venture between Navistar Inc. (NYSE: NAV) and Modec.

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updated: 3/11/2010 11:40:33 AM

Bloomington to Keep Arts Center Open

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan says the city will take over the John Waldron Arts Center by the end of the month. The financially struggling Bloomington Area Arts Council board unanimously approved the deal Wednesday night. Kruzan says the facility will remain a community arts and education center and saves the home of community radio station WFHB.

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updated: 3/11/2010 12:33:43 PM

Construction to Begin For Adams County Clock Project

The city of Berne will break ground on a $3 million clock tower and plaza next week. Officials say the Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower project has been in the works for nearly 10 years and it took five years to raise funds. Dedication of the clock tower is planned for July 31, during the 2010 Swiss Days celebration.

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updated: 3/11/2010 12:34:02 PM

Four Hoosiers Among World's Billionaire List

This year's Forbes list of the world's richest billionaires includes four Hoosiers. Cook Group Founder Bill Cook remains the richest person in Indiana, with an estimated worth of $4.5 billion. Hotel management company White Lodging head Dean White, Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay and Simon Property Group Co-founer Herb Simon a...

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