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IU Professor Develops Handheld Cavity Detecting Device

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:41:06 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis company plans a fall launch of a wireless device it says can detect cavities two years sooner than dental x-rays.

Customer Service Business Opening Indiana Call Center

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:36:49 -0500

(TERRE HAUTE) - California-based customer-service business Alorica plans to locate a new call center in Terre Haute, creating more than 600 jobs by next year.

Gas Prices Affecting Summer Travel Plans

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:31:43 -0500

(SANTA CLAUS) - High gas prices are affecting people in many ways, including their summer travel plans.

Honda Pays City To Add More Firefighters

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:21:20 -0500

(GREENSBURG) - Honda will pay for the city of Greensburg to hire six additional firefighters to provide around-the-clock protection for the auto company's new plant.

Former ATA Employees Receive Job Training

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:41:34 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A conference today is aimed at helping former employees of the bankrupt ATA airlines.

BMV To Debut New Online Services

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:40:35 -0500

(UNDATED) - Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Ron Stiver will announce and demonstrate a new internet tool later today.

Slot Machines Opening At Anderson's Hoosier Park Casino

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:38:17 -0500

(ANDERSON) - Hoosiers looking for a new place to gamble on slot machines will have another option starting June 2nd.

Holiday World Offers Allergy-Free Treats

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:51:52 -0500

(SANTA CLAUS) - A Southern Indiana amusement park is offering visitors with food allergies prepackaged foods that don't contain wheat, peanuts and other common food allergens.

Eli Lilly Expands Biotechnology Lab

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:41:46 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Eli Lilly and Company has dedicated its newest and largest biotechnology lab.

Gas Prices Affecting Job Market

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:38:27 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - While more are looking for jobs thanks to a slow economy, staffing them is becoming a challenge because of high gas prices.

Gary Teaming Up With Chinese Sister City

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:25:06 -0500

(GARY) - Hoping to bring more business to Northwest Indiana, a 23-member delegation from Gary is spending time in China this week.

Dixie Chopper Opens $4 Million Facility

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:32:11 -0500

(WAVELAND) - Dixie Chopper has officially opened its new distribution center in Montgomery County.

Casket Workers Approve Labor Contract

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:27:56 -0500

(BATESVILLE) - Unionized workers at Batesville Casket Company have ratified a four-year labor contract.

Hoosier Workers Getting A Slice Of The Pie

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:34:06 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS) - It's a program to encourage Hoosier businesses to give their employees a slice of the pie.

Indiana Chamber Names Best Companies To Work For

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:51:04 -0500

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has announced the rankings for the companies that made the third annual "Best Places to Work in Indiana" list.