Elkhart was the top destination for new corporate investment in 2009 among metropolitan areas with populations less than 200,000, according to data tracked in Conway Data Inc.’s New Plant Database.
Fort Wayne tied for 8th place among metropolitan areas with populations ranging from 200,000 to 1 million. In the state category, Indiana ranked 10th. Conway Data [...]

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The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown are opening for business on Thursday, February 18. These two properties join the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and TGI Friday’s (opened February 3) and the JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown (opening February, 2011) to make up the landmark, $450 [...]

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Living Essentials, the producer of 5-Hour Energy drinks, announced today that it will expand its production operations in Wabash, creating up to 36 new jobs by 2012.
The company, which produces, packages and distributes 5-Hour Energy drinks from its 150,000 square-foot facility, will invest more than $3.3 million to add two new production lines at 200 [...]

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Business-to-business barter is booming due to the weak economy.
Fort Wayne is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop a blighted apartment complex despite not winning a $62 million federal grant for the project.
St. Vincent and The Care Group appear to be headed for a marriage.
Two apparel stores in the city of La Porte are closing.

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Marian University will announce plans today to raise $75 million to build Indiana’s second medical school.
The Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers wants a freeze on state alcohol permits until the process for issuing them can be clarified.
The number of building permits issued rose in Allen County last year.
Conexus Indiana has received a $3.45 million grant [...]

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The Obama administration has come out against closing shipping locks in Chicago to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
Gary is asking for continued relief from state property tax caps.
Bloomington Hospital is the latest addition to the Clarian Health network.
Six sites in LaGrange, Noble, Huntington, Wells and Adams counties have been designated [...]

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The Northwest Indiana Times talks with Fernando Redondo, CEO of ITR Concession Co., operator of the Indiana Toll Road.
Bishop John D’Arcy will step down Jan. 13 as head of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
The 2010 Census kicks off today.

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The Indiana Melting and Manufacturing plant in La Porte may resume operations next month under new ownership.
Incidents of H1N1 have reached the pandemic stage in La Porte County.
Jasper County residents can get flu shots at the Jasper County fairgrounds this Wednesday and Thursday.
The Main Street Underpass in Mishawaka in finally complete.
The 2010 St. Joseph County [...]

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Indiana’s preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percent in September to 9.6 percent, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Indiana’s unemployment rate has dropped 1.1 percent over the previous three months and is now lower than the national unemployment rate for the first time since October 2008. The national unemployment rate rose in [...]

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St. Joseph’s College has received a pledge for a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor. It will be the largest individual gift in the college’s 120-year history.
Chesterton should have a preliminary update to its Comprehensive Plan for development in hand next month.
Alpha Baking has received a tax abatement from the city of La Porte, [...]

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