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May 7-12, 2018 marks the second annual National Economic Development Week. Created by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of Economic Development Week (EDW) is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life. EDW is designed to highlight the importance of economic development taking […]
(Legislative) season’s greetings as we present our annual Indiana legislative update. As 2018 was a “short” session, the number of bills that ultimately passed was far fewer than those likely to be signed into law during the 2019 budget year. That said, there was still plenty of activity worthy of attention. Maybe the biggest event […]
On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp join Gerry Dick to discuss tourism’s impact on economic development. As the fastest growing job sector in Indiana, Culp notes that tourism packs a one-two punch for the business community: an initial financial impact generated by an event or attraction and gained exposure for the community in
This article originally appeared on insideindianabusiness.com. If real estate is all about location-location-location, then getting a tech company off the ground is just as often about capital-capital-capital. The right idea, the right team, and the right moment all need to converge in the right space-time tech continuum for a company to succeed, but without the capital […]
On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp join Gerry Dick to discuss Indiana’s top economic development news stories, including the chaotic end to the 2018 Indiana General Assembly, legislative takeaways from the session, and the upcoming special session in May. On the show, Cook credits the passage of Senate Bill 257, exempting sales of
This article originally appeared on ibj.com. It’s customary at the end of every legislative session to proclaim winners and losers. But it’s equally important to take a step back from the individual highs and lows of specific bills that passed or didn’t pass, to assess the bigger picture. Specifically, what message are we sending about […]
INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2018) – Earthwave Technologies, a provider of telematics solutions for heavy equipment contractors, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indianapolis, creating up to 56 new jobs by 2022. “Hoosier businesses continue to be at the forefront of creating 21st century solutions for companies around the world,” said Elaine Bedel, president […]
There has been no shortage of speculation about Amazon’s top 20 HQ2 finalists and which will ultimately win the heart of Jeff Bezos. Many have placed bets on cities like Austin, Toronto, and Boston due to the magical triad of workforce, office space, and economic incentives. But a few believe Indy has a real shot, […]
This article originally appeared on trustbelt.com. With Amazon’s search for a second headquarters passing its first gauntlet – winnowing the list of potential winners from 238 to 20 – it seems like the perfect opportunity to take stock of where things stand. Takeaways after perusing the Top 20: Current favorite: Boston. While we’re sticking with Beantown, […]
FISHERS, IN (Jan. 23, 2018) – Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewing Co. says it will build a new specialty production craft brewery and tap room at The Yard in Fishers. Co-founder Clay Robinson tells Inside INdiana Business the company is investing up to $2.5 million into the 13,000-square-foot facility, which is expected to open in summer 2019. […]