Alex Brown

Catalent making changes to work shifts

New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. (NYSE: CTLT) is making what are being described as "disruptive" changes to work shifts at its plant in Bloomington. The Herald-Times reports about 200 temporary employees will be let go as a result.... Read More

New industrial parks planned for Avon, Mount Comfort

Missouri-based commercial real estate developer VanTrust Real Estate LLC announced plans on Thursday for two industrial parks in central Indiana. The company says it will invest approximately $220 million for the first phases of the Air 70 Logistics Park in Hancock County and the Avon Landings Commerce Park in Hendricks County, each of which will include three buildings.... Read More

Startup Moxie Elkhart County names pitch competition winners

Startup Moxie Elkhart County has unveiled the winners of its pitch competition at The Startup Effect event in Elkhart. The entrepreneurship educational program says the event featured 10 high school students pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges that included local business leaders.... Read More

Gary Airport details management restructuring

The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority has announced it will resume independent management, operations and development of the airport. The airport is exiting its agreements, signed in 2014, with airport manager Avports and airport facilities developer Aviation Facilities Co., both based in Virginia.... Read More

New fund aims to support southern Indiana small businesses

A partnership between One Southern Indiana and the Indiana Small Business Development Center will provide a new source of funding for small businesses in southern Indiana. 1si says the ONE Fund and the Small Business Navigator program will offer business owners an "all-inclusive resource" for accessing startup capital and growth initiatives.... Read More

Encamp secures $30M funding round

Indianapolis-based tech startup Encamp has closed on a $30 million Series C round of funding. The company, which has developed an environmental data management and compliance reporting automation software platform, says it will use the funding to expand its platform's capabilities, including venturing into international markets. ... Read More

State seeks to create unified message with ‘IN Indiana’ campaign

A new marketing campaign from Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corp. aims to recruit businesses, communities and destinations to help tell Indiana's story. The organizations today launched IN Indiana, which provides a customizable toolkit of resources with the goal of creating a unified message for potential visitors, future residents and businesses looking for a place to relocate or expand. ... Read More