New Investment, Improved Systems Contribute Surges in demand for plastic parts led Flambeau, Inc. to invest significantly in its Columbus operations recently, including the addition of a new 750-ton press. This machine is primarily dedicated to a few specific proprietary products, including Flambeau® Brute™ tool boxes, gun cases, and tackle boxes. The ... Read More

Caesars Entertainment is betting big that its new land-based casino in Southern Indiana will curb any stagnation and make the venue a go-to spot in the area for hospitality. The company opened the $90 million Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth on Thursday, capping off an 18-month construction cycle. The ceremony included ... Read More

Company Investing $85 million on Project Not only did Horseshoe Southern Indiana officials give an update of its $85 million project that will change its casino at Bridgeport from a dockside boat to a land-based structure, they announced the rebranding of the site. The new 100,000-square-foot casino will open as Caesars Southern ... Read More

Following four announced projects in late 2018, additional projects during first quarter of 2019 have pushed “promised investment” to over $81 million in Jackson County. Seymour City Council approved an abatement application from R.R. Donnelly in late January for $3,437,000 in new equipment investment for their facility at Seymour’s Freeman Field, ... Read More

A new plastic-coating company specializing in after-market ATV parts will be locating in a formerly vacant industrial facility in Madison, Ind. The new venture, a partnership between Madison-based SuperATV and an Ohio businessman, will bring an innovative plastic-coating/molding technology that improves the pliability, reliability and strength of fiberglass and plastics used ... Read More

NEW ALBANY, IND. (August 16, 2017) – FKI Security Group officially opened its new distribution center today during a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by One Southern Indiana (1si).  The event featured speakers New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan, Ind. Rep. Ed Clere, Ind. Senator Ron Grooms, U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, FireKing ... Read More

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is reporting second quarter net income of $424 million, compared to $406 million during the same quarter last year. Chief Executive Officer Tom Linebarger says all four operating segments "delivered strong revenue growth" and the company has raised its full-year outlook for 2017. He says the ... Read More

GREENSBURG - Greensburg-based MainSource Financial Group Inc. (Nasdaq: MSFG) is merging with Ohio-based First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) in a $1 billion deal. The banks say the merger will create a $13 billion institution. The combined operation will move forward under the First Financial name and be headquartered in Cincinnati. As part ... Read More

South Central Indiana partnered with Radius Indiana Economic Development to share insights about their respective southern Indiana regions as co-hosts of an educational session for 10 site selectors and business advisers in downtown Louisville in June. The event marks the first joint economic outreach effort by the two organizations, representing a total of ... Read More