What’s happening in Indiana’s Technology Corridor?
Our nine-county region continues to be an outstanding environment for businesses and people focused on innovation. Just consider these recent developments!
Benton Health & Wellness Center Opens
Indianapolis – As a proactive step toward enhancing its employees’ health and wellness, Benton Government and Benton Schools, in collaboration with Novia CareClinics, LLC and benefits consultant RE Sutton, Apex Benefits and MTW Consulting, will have an open house at the new Benton County Health and Wellness Center on Tuesday, May 7. The Center opened …Continue Reading
Indiana Ranks Among Best States for Business
INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2013) – Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine. The magazine’s ninth annual “Best & Worst States” survey asks CEOs to evaluate states based on business tax policies, …Continue Reading
Purdue’s Emerging Innovations Fund invests $250,000 in two life sciences companies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Two life sciences companies that are commercializing Purdue University innovations can receive up to $250,000 in investments from the Emerging Innovations Fund, an evergreen fund created to accelerate the commercialization of early-stage discoveries. Medtric Biotech LLC received $100,000 and Microfluidic Innovations LLC received $75,000 with a potential to receive an additional …Continue Reading
Officescape Telework Platform Enables Comprehensive Telework Program Management
INDIANAPOLIS – Officescape’s Telework Management Platform allows organizations to take control of telework program administration and policy enforcement and provides a level of transparency not found in any other telework management solution. It brings all of the essential components of a successful telework and mobility program together in one place and allows convenient, controlled access …Continue Reading
Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center to help businesses interested in licensing Navy-developed technology.
Lafayette, Ind. — A new avenue is now open for area businesses interested in accessing technical assistance or collaborating with the U.S. Navy or interested in licensing Navy-developed technology for commercial use. Greater Lafayette Commerce, the area’s nonprofit economic development organization, has entered into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane …Continue Reading
Plastics Firm Expanding in Montgomery County
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (March 6, 2013) – Crawford Industries, LLC, a plastics manufacturing and packaging company, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 11 new jobs by 2015. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $5.2 million to equip and add 45,000 square feet to its existing 100,000 square-foot facility located at 1414 Crawford …Continue Reading
Regional Economic Development Group Launches in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, December 11, 2012 — At a time when regionalism is a huge buzzword in the economic development industry, a group of counties in Indiana came together in 2010 to launch a new and exciting regional marketing effort. The nine counties, including Benton, Carroll, Cass, Fountain, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White, have formed …Continue Reading
Oerlikon Fairfield’s Lehman to build U.S. brand
Oerlikon Fairfield’s Gary Lehman will take on a new role next year, building the Oerlikon brand across North America. Beginning Jan. 1, Lehman will, as country representative for North America, work with all segments to identify growth opportunities, coordinate activities, perform business development and, the Purdue University alumnus says, “become the face and voice of …Continue Reading
IU School of Medicine expands in Lafayette
The Indiana University School of Medicine — Lafayette announced several additions on Thursday to increase its growth and impact in the community. Starting in June 2013, the school of medicine will have fourth-year students for the first time. The class will be eight students at a time who either rotate in and out for various amounts of …Continue Reading
JOINT VENTURE PLANS 100 INDIANA JOBS
REYNOLDS, Ind. (Nov. 27, 2012) – Magnetation, LLC, which recycles iron waste to produce valuable iron ore concentrate, announced plans today to invest up to $350 million to build a new iron ore pellet plant here, creating approximately 100 new jobs by 2015. The new facility will produce high-quality iron ore pellets, a critical raw …Continue Reading
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