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GM Loses $9.6B In 4th Quarter, $31B For Fiscal 2008
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors has finally reported their 4th quarter numbers, and are probably wishing they didn’t have to.
Metal Recycler Accused Of Taking In Stolen Goods
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The largest metal recycling business in Indianapolis is accused of knowingly buying stolen goods.
Oprah.com Recognizes Holiday World Theme Park
(SANTA CLAUS) - Oprah.com has named Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari one of eight “wacky family attractions.”
Businesses Flock To Safety And Health Conference And Expo
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Businesses required to have a workplace safety program are getting the latest information they need at the Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo.
Rolls Royce Secures Helicopter Engine Deal
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A multi-million dollar agreement for Rolls Royce will mean steady work for its Indianapolis facilities.
Two Hoosier Companies Finalize Layoff Schedules
(UNDATED) - Two companies employing more than 2,000 Hoosiers have finalized plans to shut down facilities in the state.
Facebook Profiles Could Predict Workers Future
(EVANSVILLE) - An assistant professor of management information systems at the University of Evansville says a new study suggests an assessment of personal pages on social networking web sites could be used to predict a person’s job performance.
Corporation Supports E-Verify Plan Across State
(UNDATED) - A key employer in Carroll County is supporting a plan to utilize the E-Verify system in Indiana.
Officials Could Stop Construction Of Fort Wayne Hotel
(FORT WAYNE) - Building officials could force the demolition of a half-built Fort Wayne hotel tower because they say major cracks have formed as it sinks into improperly prepared soil.
Officials: Despite Stimulus, Buying Perceptions Won't Change
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Officials in the auto industry believe a line in the federal economic stimulus package designed to boost sales won’t have a huge effect on the public’s buying perceptions.
Officials: Smoke Free Businesses Could Attract More Jobs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis City-County Councilman Kent Smith and Smoke Free Indy held a town hall meeting Monday night on a plan to make all indoor workplaces in Indianapolis— including bars, nightclubs and bowling alleys — smoke free.
No Layoffs At Princeton Toyota Plant
(PRINCETON) - There are cutbacks in store at the Toyota plant in Princeton. But for now at least, there will be no layoffs.
Toyota To Offer Voluntary Buyouts To Employees
(PRINCETON) - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana is offering voluntary buyouts to employees as the automaker continues to deal with the weak economy.
Indianapolis Art Museum Cutting Staff
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis is the latest victim of a downturn economy.
Not Much To Choose From At Veterans Job Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) - There were a lot of attendees with limited expectations during a job fair geared toward veterans at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Brick Manufacturer To Close Doors, For Now
(TERRE HAUTE) - A Vigo County employer has announced it is closing its door for an unknown period of time.
Auburn Parts Facility Future In Limbo After Bankruptcy Announcement
(AUBURN) - A Michigan-based auto parts manufacturer with operations in Northeast Indiana has filed for bankruptcy.
Power Company Working On Wind Energy Purchase Agreement
(FOWLER) - Indiana Michigan Power is preparing to purchase another 50 megawatts of wind energy from the Fowler Ridge wind farm in Northwest Indiana.
GM To Cut 10,000 Jobs; Lutz Retiring; Washington May Push For Bankruptcy
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors has announced a shift at the top of the company, and another series of job and salary cuts, this time, focused primarily on the white collar crowd.
Brightpoint To Cut 220 Positions
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis-based Brightpoint says it will cut at least 220 positions from its global work force as part of a plan to deal with the weak economy.
State Continues To Retain RV Workers
(UNDATED) - The state of Indiana continues its efforts to help retrain RV workers who have been laid off.
Government Could Force GM And Chrysler Into Bankruptcy
(UNDATED) - The U.S. Government may force General Motors and Chrysler into bankruptcy in order to receive repayment of $17.4 billion dollars in federal bailout loans.
Biotown, USA Developers Selling Assets
(REYNOLDS) - The company that planned to build an ethanol facility in the White County community known as Biotown, USA is selling its assets.
CIB Approves Self Budget Cuts
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Looking within first, the Capital Improvement Board approved cuts in the operating budget for the Indiana Convention Center.
Workforce Roundtable To Meet In Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The former chief executive officer of Rolls-Royce Indiana will lead a roundtable discussion today on education and training programs needed to meet workforce needs.
While GM Sweats It Out, Toyota To Post First Loss Since 1950
(UNDATED) - If you’re worried about the health of Bedford’s largest private employer, General Motors, I suppose you could rest a little easier knowing they’re certainly not the only one in trouble.
Lafayette Call Center Shutting Down Operations
(LAFAYETTE) - A call center in Lafayette is planning to shut down operations in April.
Wood Product Manufacturer Cuts Workforce
(STARLIGHT) - A wood-products manufacturer in Southern Indiana has eliminated one-third of its workforce due to the slumping housing market.
Evansville's Executive Inn Hotel Switches Hands
(EVANSVILLE) - Evansville’s Executive Inn officially has a new owner.
Indiana Live Casino Looking To Fill 100 Job Positions
(SHELBYVILLE) - Indiana Live Casino is holding another job fair Friday.
Internet Program Could Check Worker's Legal Status
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A former top immigration official believes a government-run internet program can help employers quickly check a worker’s legal status.
Cummins 4Q Numbers Down 55%, More Indiana Cuts To Come
(COLUMBUS) - Cummins, Inc. reports its fourth-quarter earnings fell 55% as the once strong demand for the Columbus company’s diesel engines tanked in the global truck and construction markets.
Aisin To Cut Jobs, Hours In Jackson County
(SEYMOUR) - An auto parts supplier plans to lay off about 100 workers in Jackson County.
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