Alex Brown

Survey Shows New Challenges for Hoosier Manufacturers

Indiana manufacturers say the pandemic is no longer threatening their businesses, but many report challenges in the supply chain and surging demand have increased in recent months, according to a new survey. The "2022 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Back to Work," was conducted by Indianapolis-based Katz, Sapper & Miller in partnership with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the Indiana Manufacturers Association. The survey shows 45% of respondents have seen a surge in demand, while 81% are experiencing supply chain shortages.... Read More

Kaiser Addition Expected to Bring Big Economic Impact

Officials say a new $150 million addition to California-based Kaiser Aluminum Corp.'s (Nasdaq: KALU) facility in Warrick County will have a major impact on the community. Our partners at WEHT-TV report the project, which will add a new coating line, could generate an estimated $1.5 billion in indirect and induced economic output.... Read More

New Designs for Hotel Nickel Plate in Fishers

Officials have released new designs for a five-story, 116-room hotel in the Nickel Plate District in downtown Fishers. Crews are expected to break ground on Hotel Nickel Plate, which will be an upscale Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, this fall.... Read More

New Interim CEO for Indy Library

The board of trustees for the Indianapolis Public Library has selected Nichelle Hayes as the library's next interim chief executive officer. Hayes succeeds John Helling, who is leaving the interim position to become deputy director at Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville.... Read More

Pluie Pilots Product at The Fashion Mall

A Chicago-based startup co-founded by an Indiana native has installed its self-sanitizing diaper changing tables at The Fashion Mall in Indianapolis. Pluie says the move is part of a pilot project with Indy-based Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) that could lead to expansion to other retail properties throughout the country. Pluie uses a patented UV-C light system that activates when the changing table is closed and sanitizes the table within 60 seconds.... Read More

IEDC Seeking Land for Boone County Development

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is looking at options to acquire land for what could be an up to 7,000-acre innovation park in Boone County. However, the IEDC tells the Indianapolis Business Journal it “does not have any confirmed development details in terms of size, investment or specific businesses planning to invest” in the county.... Read More

Kaiser Aluminum to Break Ground on $150M Addition

California-based Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (Nasdaq: KALU) is making a major investment in its Warrick County operation. Our partners at WEHT-TV report the company will break ground Wednesday on a new $150 million addition at its plant in Newburgh.... Read More

Gary Schools Hits Budget Surplus

The Gary Community School Corporation is reporting a $2 million surplus for 2021 after having a deficit of more than $21 million just four years prior. The district calls the surplus a "watershed moment" that was achieved through multiple strategies.... Read More

USA Swimming Makes Indy Olympic Trials Official

USA Swimming and the Indiana Sports Corp. have officially announced Indianapolis as the host of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The nine-day event to select Team USA's representatives in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy, marking the first time a football stadium has held the trials. In addition to the event, USA Swimming and the ISC have committed to investing $400,000 in legacy projects benefitting youth in the Indianapolis region.... Read More

DMA Acquires Colorado Company

Fort Wayne-based corporate tax consulting firm DuCharme, McMillen & Associates Inc. is adding to its portfolio. The firm has acquired Phoenix Finders Group in Colorado, though financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.... Read More