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AT&T Call Center Building Purchased
(EVANSVILLE) - AT&T has signed a final purchase agreement to locate a new call center at the former Sam’s Club building in Evansville.
State's Unemployment Rate Drops
(UNDATED) - Figures released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development show the state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for March at its lowest level since September 2001.
Southern Indiana Business Partners With Louisville Business
(UNDATED) - One Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville, Inc. have formed a partnership to cooperatively market the region and try to attract and retain businesses in the area.
Camrys Roll Off Indiana Production Line
(LAFAYETTE) - Toyota Camry production is underway at Lafayette’s Subaru of Indiana automotive plant.
Indiana To Receive Rail Benefits
(UNDATED) - A study released by the Midwest Regional Rail System says Indiana could receive up to 3.5-billion dollars in benefits, including new jobs and economic development, by joining a plan to provide passenger rail service across the Midwest.
Hospital Bed Maker To Open In Batesville
(BATESVILLE) - Hospital bed manufacturer Hill Rom announced Tuesday that Batesville has been selected as its site for a new innovation center. That means 80 high paying jobs for the corporate headquarters.
West Lafayette Workplace Ban Set
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - West Lafayette is rolling out an awareness campaign about its smoke-free workplace ordinance.
PETA Protests At Lilly Headquarters
(INDIANAPOLIS) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protested Monday outside Eli Lilly’s downtown Indianapolis headquarters during the pharmaceutical company’s annual shareholders meeting.
Cingular To Open Call Center In Evansville
(EVANSVILLE) - Governor Mitch Daniels will join AT&T executives in Evansville today to make what is being described as a major jobs announcement.
Citizens Gas Closing Indy Coke Plant
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Citizens Gas Company says it’s decided to close it’s Southside coke plant after it couldn’t reach an agreement with any potential buyers.
Clean Energy Alternative To Be Offered To Vectren Customers
(UNDATED) - Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana is seeking to purchase 30 megawatts of wind energy and give customers the option of purchasing blocks of wind energy as an alternate source of electricity.
Wal-Mart Expands In Gas City
(GAS CITY) - Economic officials are touting the opening of a new 900,000 square-foot Wal-Mart distribution center in Gas City.
New Honda Plant Pushes For Growth
(GREENSBURG) - In another example of the intense competition for economic benefits from the planned Honda plant in Greensburg.
Cummins Bottom-line On Top
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus-based Cummins, Inc. may having falling sales and profits in 2007, but the company’s CEO says results will still rank among the best in company history.
Evansville Whirlpool Plant Announces Layoffs
(EVANSVILLE) - Whirlpool has announced it will lay off up to 30 workers at its Evansville facility by the end of the month.
Rolls Royce Settles With EPA
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Rolls Royce has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 over alleged clean-air violations at the company’s Indianapolis facility.
Union Workers Reach Tentative Agreement With Tire Company
(NOBLESVILLE) - The United Steelworkers has reached a tentative agreement with Bridgestone/Firestone company on a new contract for workers at six plants, including a Noblesville facility.
Conseco To Pay Fine
(CARMEL) - Conseco has been assessed a $750,000 dollar fine by the Iowa Insurance Division.
Wind Power Growth Continues
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power is seeking up to 100 megawatts of wind energy to serve customers in Indiana and Michigan.
Indiana Tire Maker Moving To Mexico
(BROWNSTOWN) - Dura Automotive Systems plans to close its factory in Brownstown, ending production of spare tire carriers and toolkits by the end of the year.
Company Improving The Health Of It's Customers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new bonus plan for Wellpoint employees will encourage them to improve the health of their customers.
State's Unemployment Rate Falls
(UNDATED) - Monthly figures released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development show Indiana’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in February 2007 from 5.1 percent in January 2007.
Indiana Company Opening Virginia-Based Plant
(RICHMOND) - An Indiana-based company that produces compounds for the plastic industry is opening a new factory in Bedford, Virginia.
Fort Wayne Workers Reach Union Deal
(FORT WAYNE) - Workers at the Fort Wayne Foundry have reached a tentative deal with the company.
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