Owens Corning to close Wabash facility
Ohio-based Owens Corning is planning to shut down operations at its Wabash manufacturing facility. The company said in a notice to the state that the closure will affect 87 workers.... Read More
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Lottery seeks to fuel housing growth in Perry County
Only a few lots in a planned subdivision in Perry County were purchased in a lottery held by the county's redevelopment commission. The lottery allowed residents to purchase one of 27 land lots in the Forest Canton Heights subdivision for $15,000.... Read More
Strategic plan aims to spur economic growth in east central Indiana
The plan outlines strategies that will be implemented over the next 2-3 years with the goal of addressing several challenges faced by the region, including population and employment decline, as well as below average earnings among residents.... Read More
BorgWarner to close Kokomo manufacturing plant
BorgWarner, an automotive components supplier headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is planning to close one of two facilities in Kokomo later this year. The company confirmed the move will impact about 150 employees at its Morgan Street Production Plant.... Read More
Consent agreement reached over securities fraud
The agreement states that insurance agent Ashley Wyrick sold nearly $1.1 million worth of fraudulent securities to Indiana investors, while also not being licensed to sell securities.... Read More
‘Fiber Smart House’ to revitalize historic Gary building
The city of Gary and telecommunications development firm Digital Equity LLC broke ground Wednesday morning on an $8 million project designed to kickstart a multi-phase effort to create a tech community in northwest Indiana.... Read More
Greenfield tech company bullish on growth in health care, life sciences space
Sonicu provides temperature and environmental monitoring for health care and life sciences customers, including all pharmacies at every IU Health hospital to make sure each fridge and freezer is keeping medication and vaccines at the right temperature.... Read More
River Ridge approves infrastructure investment, land sale negotiations
The River Ridge Development Authority board of directors has authorized $2 million in infrastructure improvements at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Charlestown. The RRDA also approved negotiations for two potential land sales totaling nearly 100 acres.... Read More
Zimmer Biomet names new CEO
Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has tapped Ivan Tornos as the company's new president and CEO, the medical device manufacturer announced Tuesday. Tornos has served as chief operating officer since 2021.... Read More
Indiana Landmarks unveils 2023 ’10 Most Endangered’ list
Indiana Landmarks has released its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered landmarks throughout the state. The organization says the places on the list often face a multitude of problems, including abandonment, neglect, or owners who lack money for repairs.... Read More