Richmond tapped for $115M biomanufacturing plant

A precision fermentation manufacturer is planning to develop its first biomanufacturing facility in east central Indiana. Liberation Labs said Tuesday it will invest $115 million to build the commercial-scale facility in Richmond and add 45 jobs.... Read More

Unemployment ticks up for December

Indiana's unemployment rate in December rose slightly to 3.1%, up from 3% the previous month. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Tuesday private sector employment decreased by 4,600 jobs last month.... Read More

Ivy Tech names chancellor for Madison campus

Ivy Tech Community College on Monday announced Amanda Harsin as the next chancellor of its campus in Madison. Harsin, who previously served as vice chancellor of academic affairs, has held the role on an interim basis since August.... Read More

Exhibit Columbus to unveil design concepts

Exhibit Columbus will next month showcase design concepts for its 2022-2023 exhibition. The 2023 Design Presentations event will feature previews of 13 site-specific installations planned for the fourth Exhibit Columbus exhibition, set to open in late summer.... Read More

Historic White Castle to be razed in Whiting

One of the first White Castles to be built in the greater Chicago area is set to be demolished. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the 88-year-old restaurant in downtown Whiting is being torn down in favor an updated, modern version of the fast food outlet.... Read More

Mayor: Fort Harrison will be ‘new downtown’

A former Army base continues to see transformation into a live, work and play destination. Fort Benjamin Harrison closed as a military installation in 1996, but in just the last five years has seen more than $200 million in investment.... Read More

Report: Ultium Cells EV battery plant on hold

Plans for a $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant that could potentially be located in Indiana are reportedly on hold indefinitely. The Wall Street Journal reports GM and Korea-based LG Energy Solution failed to come to an agreement.... Read More

Endress+Hauser expanding in Greenwood

Switzerland-based Endress+Hauser plans to invest $33 million to expand in Johnson County. The measurement instrumentation provider is looking to build a 120,000-square-foot facility on the south side of Greenwood create at least 75 jobs.... Read More