Local Government, Foundations, Private Donors and One Southern Indiana Join Together to Disburse 123 Loans
It has been three months since Governor Holcomb announced an executive “Stay at Home” order for the citizens of Indiana. Since that time, small businesses throughout the state have struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 ... Read More
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One of the largest online business news sites, BusinessInsider.com, recently evaluated all 380+ metropolitan statistical areas in the US to determine which 30 cities in the US would offer the best mix of community attributes for living and working post pandemic.
The report considered a variety of factors including housing ... Read More
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Jun2020
Reprinted from Inside Indiana Business
The Ohio River port in Jeffersonville has just been awarded a more than half-million-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve shipments for Nucor Steel and other companies.
The Ports of Indiana authority says the USDOT Maritime Administration provided the funding to improve access for a ... Read More
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Jun2020
The River Ridge Commerce Center grew employment, expanded development and generated increased economic output in 2019. These and other key findings are detailed in an Economic Impact Analysis conducted by Policy Analytics. (The full report is available at www.riverridgecc.com.)
In 2019, the Commerce Center produced an estimated total of $2.5 billion ... Read More
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May2020
ETS Jet Engine Stands Inc., with the assistance of One Southern Indiana, the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana, appeared virtually before the New Albany City Council on Thursday, May 21 to discuss the possible purchase of an existing facility and request ... Read More
May 28, 2020katia
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May2020
Aisin Drivetrain Inc. (ADI) has announced plans to add a new line of business to its Crothersville location, and will invest over $7 million in the process.
The Crothersville Town Council approved 10-year tax abatement for the company’s $7 million investment in manufacturing equipment and 5-year abatement for a $200,000 investment ... Read More
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May2020
Reprinted with permission from the Louisville Business First:
https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2020/05/18/massive-development-set-for-50-acre-river-ridge-si.html
A national developer is bringing another huge project to Southern Indiana.
The River Ridge Development Authority said Monday that Kansas City-based VanTrust Real Estate LLC has broken ground on Gateway 700, a 702,800-square-foot speculative industrial building, that should be ready for tenants by year's end. The ... Read More
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May2020
Expansion projected to bring up to 50 new jobs to area
In May 2020, Northwest Ordinance Distilling, a distilled spirits bottling facility, announced its intention to expand its production facility in New Albany, Ind. The facility, located at 707 Pillsbury Lane, was purchased in June of 2018 and is the former ... Read More
May 28, 2020katia
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May2020
Duke Energy Foundation funds $200,000 in crisis relief grants for small Indiana businesses
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The Duke Energy Foundation is funding $200,000 in grants to Indiana economic development organizations offering crisis relief to small Indiana businesses. The businesses range from a city of Madison program offering its downtown businesses rent support to a Brownstown tool supplier that committed to retaining and paying its employees during ... Read More
May 28, 2020katia
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May2020
Erin Schneider, Director of Economic Development Indiana for Duke Energy, has been named to the 2020 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect. Consultant Connect is a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants. The economic development professionals selected for ... Read More
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Apr2020
Matt Hall, Executive Vice President of One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd Counties, Ind., has been named to the 2020 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect. Consultant Connect is a consulting agency designed to bridge ... Read More
April 30, 2020katia
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Apr2020
JEFFERSONVILLE — Business at River Ridge Commerce Center continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, the River Ridge Development Authority board of directors approved a land sale for a new development.
The board of directors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Jerry Acy, executive director of River Ridge Development Authority, to negotiate the sale ... Read More
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Apr2020
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Indiana businesses across the state are answering the call to support the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response effort. The state’s manufacturers are leveraging their resources, supply chains, and Hoosier workers to produce personal protection equipment (PPE) for health care providers, while business and community leaders ... Read More
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Apr2020
Madison, IN—Mayor Bob Courtney, announced this morning, actions the City of Madison is taking to help local businesses and community members who are facing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the support of City Council, Mayor Courtney is implementing a “Temporary Job Replacement Program” for the City of Madison residents ... Read More
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Apr2020
South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (SCIED) member EDCs have been hard at work over the last 60 days within their communities to offer support to local businesses impacted by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb's stay-at-home order, which has forced businesses across the region to suspend or limit operations. The Governor's ... Read More
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Mar2020
TDAK Development has announced plans to construct another “spec” building at Seymour’s East Side Industrial Park.
At the March 23 meeting of the Seymour City Council, TDAK was granted 10-year abatement for the construction of a 60,000 square foot building, estimated to cost $2.5 million.
Andy Royalty, president of TDAK, hopes to ... Read More
March 31, 2020katia
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Mar2020
Studio at HMIN provides southeast Indiana students with access and exposure to
Industry 4.0 technologies
The Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) and Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) debuted the latest IN-MaC Design and Innovation Studio™, allowing students from all over southeast Indiana to discover and explore next generation manufacturing.
Located within HMIN facilities ... Read More
March 30, 2020katia
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Mar2020
Two long-time decision-makers and founding members of the South Central Indiana Economic Development Group were invited to share an overview of the group’s history, purpose and activities with local business leaders and economic development investors during a One Southern Indiana (1si) event on March 10 in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Darrell Voelker, the ... Read More
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Mar2020
The South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (SCIEDG) is comprised of the local economic development organizations (LEDOs) in a 10-county area and the River Ridge Commerce Center, with strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy. Members collaborate regularly with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation ... Read More
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Feb2020
Reprinted from Louisville Business First
Jim Karp is one of the most active investors in the 6,000-acre River Ridge Commerce Center, which stretches from Jeffersonville to Charlestown in Southern Indiana.
He’s also become a bona fide ambassador of the massive business park, preaching the merits of River Ridge to anyone who will listen.
But Karp ... Read More
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Feb2020
When Devin Hillsdon-Smith left his job in Indianapolis and headed down the interstate to the River Ridge Commerce Center last year, the avid backpacker realized he had chosen to take a less traditional path than most lawyers, but he knew the destination would be worth it.
He saw the vision for River ... Read More
February 26, 2020katia
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Feb2020
A project that came up "very quickly" was met with decisive action by the North Vernon Redevelopment Commission (NVRC or TIF board) on Friday, February 14.
It was a sweet day for the Commission to hear that a 100 percent-owned local company was on the verge of a major breakthrough in ... Read More
February 26, 2020katia
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Feb2020
Reprinted from Inside Indiana Business
Seven hospitals serving rural communities in Indiana have been named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S. by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
The center is run by Chicago-based Chartis Group, a consulting, analytics and technology focused on the healthcare industry.
The index is based ... Read More
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Feb2020
Decatur County REMC and the Greensburg Decatur County Economic Development Corporation recently hosted representatives from leading data center site location advisors, Biggins Lacy Shapiro (BLS), to review the Business Enterprise Park off of I-74 Frontage Road as a potential “Data Center Ready” accredited site through the Hoosier Energy Data Center ... Read More
February 3, 2020katia
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Feb2020
On February 3, One Southern Indiana (1si) announced that Niagara Bottling, LLC’s intends to expand its bottling facility on Logistics Avenue in the River Ridge Commerce Center. The company is investing approximately $37 million in the project, including construction and equipment costs, which will expand two existing lines to accommodate ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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Feb2020
After vetting 70+ applicants and conducting a very competitive interview process, the Town Council for the town of Sellersburg, IN (“Council”) selected Charles “Charlie” Smith to serve as the first town manager. The Council understands the town is poised for significant growth and it determined that now was the time ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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Feb2020
Valeo North America has announced plans to expand its existing Freeman Field Industrial Park facility in Seymour during 2020.
The company was approved for tax abatement on its planned investment of $22.4 million, which includes a $14 million building addition and improvements at its plant at 1231 A Ave. North.
The project ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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Feb2020
The South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (SCIEDG) is comprised of the local economic development organizations (LEDOs) in a 10-county area and the River Ridge Commerce Center, with strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy. Members collaborate regularly with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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Jan2020
The Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) announced December 30, 2019 that its regional plan, which was submitted to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in September, has been approved.
The plan is the result of more than nine months of engaging hundreds of residents and stakeholders from all corners ... Read More
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Dec2019
Both companies attended meetings of the Seymour City Council in November to request, and receive, tax abatements.
Pet Supplies Plus (PSP), located at 1510 East Fourth Street at Seymour’s East Side Industrial Park, plans the purchase new logistical and information technology equipment to increase the number of products it ships from ... Read More
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Dec2019
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
December 26, 2019katia
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Dec2019
On Thursday, November 14, approximately 275 One Southern Indiana (1si) members and friends gathered at Horseshoe Southern Indiana to celebrate the winners of the 2019 ACE Awards. The 1si Awards are given annually to individuals who have used their skills and talents to not only enhanced their organizations, but also ... Read More
December 3, 2019katia
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Dec2019
The South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (SCIEDG) is comprised of 10 county-wide economic development organizations and the River Ridge Commerce Center, with strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy. Members collaborate regularly with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and other regional organizations.
Within ... Read More
December 3, 2019katia
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Dec2019
On November 18, the River Ridge Development Authority approved refinancing existing debt used to complete infrastructure at the commerce center, along with taking on additional debt to ready more sites for development.
The board approved refinancing about $35 million in debt incurred over the past six years for improvements such as ... Read More
December 3, 2019katia
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Dec2019
To our extended South Central Indiana family, I extend our sincere thank you for keeping up with our activities in 2019. As we begin the final month of the year, we want you to know that we recognize that we are very fortunate to have you as partners. We have ... Read More
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Oct2019
Facility projected to create up to 39 jobs in area
LightUpToys.com, LLC, also known as LightUp, the number-one worldwide supplier of LED toys for entertainment venues such as Disney, appeared before the Clark County Council on Tuesday, October 15 to discuss a proposed expansion and request incentives. The $5.3 million project ... Read More
October 30, 2019katia
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Oct2019
For the fifth year, One Southern Indiana (1si) coordinated more than 1,000 students from the region visiting 16 facilities from October 15 through October 17 in recognition of National Manufacturing Day, which was earlier this month. National Manufacturing Day was created in response to a dire need in American manufacturing ... Read More
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Oct2019
Indiana residents along the I-74 corridor are getting a chance to improve their economic future through the Catapult Greensburg initiative, part of a statewide effort to get more Hoosiers into the manufacturing workforce. Catapult Greensburg is the local branch of Conexus Indiana’s Catapult Indiana initiative. Catapult prepares unemployed and under-employed Hoosiers ... Read More
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Oct2019
The South Central Indiana Economic Development (SCIED) Group is comprised of 10 county-wide economic development organizations and the River Ridge Commerce Center, with strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy.
Within each issue of our newsletter, we enjoy highlighting one of our member communities or ... Read More
October 30, 2019katia
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Oct2019
An informational session for a number of site selectors and business advisors to highlight southern Indiana was co-hosted in downtown Louisville by the South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (SCIED), an economic development alliance between the Indiana counties of Bartholomew, Clark, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington ... Read More
October 30, 2019katia
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Oct2019
Representatives of the South Central Indiana Economic Development (SCIED) region including Seymour Mayor Craig Luedemann joined Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and other Hoosier economic development officials and business executives during a recent trade mission to Japan. With more than 50 Japanese companies already conducting operations within the ten-county SCIED region, ... Read More
October 30, 2019katia
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Oct2019
The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid will be built in Greensburg, Honda officials announced.
According to information provided by Honda, this vehicle “is the first electrified SUV from the Honda Brand in America, joining the Accord Hybrid and Insight as the third electrified Honda manufactured in the U.S. as the company moves ... Read More
October 30, 2019katia
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Harrison County today announced it has met all criteria to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community, demonstrating its commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers and current and future citizens of the county.
The ACT® Work Ready Communities (ACT® WRC) initiative empowers states, regions and ... Read More
September 27, 2019katia
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Sep2019
Within each issue of our newsletter, we enjoy highlighting one of our member communities or partners.This month, we highlight Jim Plump, the executive director of the Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation (JCIDC) in Seymour, Ind. Jim has been in his role since the organization’s inception in 1984.
Jackson County and ... Read More
September 27, 2019katia
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Sep2019
The final phase of Jackson Connect’s plan to extend fiber-to-the-home was announced during a meeting of the Jackson County Council on September 18, during which council also approved 10-year tax abatement for the project.
Mark McKinney, general manager of Jackson County REMC, told members of the Council that the $4,157,178 planned ... Read More
September 27, 2019katia
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Sep2019
In works for nearly a decade, board approves official transfer of land for public use
The River Ridge Development Authority gave final approval on Monday to the transfer of 106 acres at the commerce center to the city of Charlestown.
“We are happy to finally make this gift of land to the ... Read More
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Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo and Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) President Elaine Bedel joined southeast Indiana officials recently to announce the EcO Network of Southeast Indiana as the state’s second 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide designation awarded to Indiana communities focused on working collaboratively ... Read More
August 22, 2019katia
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Aug2019
South Central Indiana Economic Development (SCIED) representatives recently attended one of the nation’s largest information security conferences, Black Hat USA 2019, to meet with cybersecurity company representatives about opportunities to establish operations in Southern Indiana. The primary message? Cybersecurity companies, along with those engaged in defense, engineering, and testing operations, ... Read More
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Three 10-year tax abatements for local projects were approved by the Greensburg City Council during their August meeting Monday.
The first 10-year tax abatement approved was for a project being developed by Jeff Whitaker. It involves a new hotel in the Veterans Way area. The hotel would be built just north ... Read More
August 21, 2019katia
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The South Central Indiana Economic Development (SCIED) Group is comprised of 10 county-wide economic development organizations and the River Ridge Commerce Center, with strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy. Within each edition of our newsletter, we enjoy highlighting one of our member ... Read More
August 21, 2019katia
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More efficient and safer plant to meet region’s growing residential and commercial water needs over the next two decades
The City of Greensburg today broke ground for construction of a new, $20 million water treatment plant that will increase the city’s capacity to meet the region’s projected growth of residential and ... Read More
August 21, 2019katia
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The South Central Indiana Economic Development Group is comprised of 10 counties and the River Ridge Commerce Center. The group also receives strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy, and members collaborate regularly with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and other regional organizations.
Beginning ... Read More
July 31, 2019katia
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Plans Call for 40 New Full-Time Positions by the End of 2023
On July 15, officials from One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, Ind., in coordination with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), announced MXD Process’ intention to return to ... Read More
July 31, 2019katia
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Jul2019
Company is Considering the River Ridge Commerce Center for a New CBD Manufacturing Facility
One Southern Indiana announced Layn USA, the US subsidiary of the Chinese company Guilin Layn Corporation, has signed a purchase and sales agreement (PSA) with the River Ridge Development Authority and will commence due diligence to evaluate ... Read More
July 31, 2019katia
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The South Central Indiana Economic Development Region (SCIED) is continuing its partnership with GIS Planning via an agreement with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to feature a searchable site & building database. Interested users can search more than 100 available sites and a current roster of 83 different buildings that ... Read More
July 1, 2019katia
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Jul2019
The Fouridor will tout advantages of locating business in region.
Thanks to a coalition of economic development leaders from Duke Energy, the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville, the River Ridge Commerce Center and One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd Counties, Ind., South Central ... Read More
July 1, 2019katia
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Jul2019
On June 24, 2019, Seymour City Council approved a tax abatement request from Thrive Well, LLC for equipment totaling $1,504,000, as the company plans to begin CBD processing services at 1501 West Tipton Street.
Kocolene Development previously had announced plans to begin growing industrial hemp and become one of the state’s ... Read More
July 1, 2019katia
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A Louisville-based healthcare solutions provider is making a big expansion into Indiana. PharmaCord, which specializes in customized patient support services for the life sciences industry, has announced plans to invest more than $52 million to establish operations in the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville and create up to 850 ... Read More
June 28, 2019katia
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Jun2019
The IEDC has announced a new grant program to further domestic business. The state will award matching funds of up to $100,000 to each of the state’s nine regions to support domestic business development trips and site selector visits, increasing the frequency and consistency of economic development professionals sharing the ... Read More
June 28, 2019katia
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On May 13, 2019, Seymour City Council approved tax abatements for more than $47 million in investments from Aisin USA Manufacturing Inc. and The Andersons Inc.
Aisin is investing nearly $42 million for the purchase and installation of new equipment, as well as renovations of existing equipment at two of its facilities ... Read More
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May2019
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
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May2019
The Jackson County Council recently granted tax abatements to two Crothersville businesses on a combined $9.6 million worth of investments.
Sims Bark Co. of Tuscumbia, Alabama, received a 10-year abatement for real property and personal property. The company announced in March it would open a location on a 59.68-acre site off ... Read More
May 28, 2019katia
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May2019
LHP Engineering Solutions, a global engineering services provider and technology integrator, announced plans to expand its Bartholomew County operations to create 135 jobs by 2023.
The Columbus-based company plans to invest more than $1 million to expand its headquarters at 1888 Poshard Drive, making building and office improvements and significant hardware ... Read More
May 28, 2019katia
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May2019
Cummins Inc. is strengthening its commitment to Columbus, where the company was founded 100 years ago, and where it operates its global headquarters.
The Fortune 160 company will invest $33 million in the Columbus Engine Plant, a 1.6-million-square-foot facility that includes $30 million worth of machinery and equipment, and will create 75 new ... Read More
May 28, 2019katia
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May2019
Eckhart, Inc. announced in February that it acquired Gasper Engineering, a full service industrial automation systems integrator and specialty machine builder located in North Vernon, Indiana.
Eckhart is an Industry 4.0 leader that designs, builds, and integrates turn-key systems for the largest industrial companies in the world. Eckhart’s suite of solutions ... Read More
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Apr2019
Decatur Plastics Products, a manufacturer of custom injection-molded plastic parts and components, announced plans on April 11 to expand its operations in Jennings County, creating up to 70 new jobs by 2021.
The North Vernon-based company will invest $11.4 million over the next five years to expand its 87,850-square-foot headquarters and ... Read More
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Apr2019
On April 12, HMS Global Maritime, one of the industry’s premier passenger vessel and marine management firms, announced its intention to open a training and customer support center in New Albany, IN. The proposed expansion would create up to 50 new positions with pay estimated at 14.5 percent above the ... Read More
April 26, 2019katia
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Apr2019
Five neighboring south central Indiana communities have, in recent months, supported the expansions of area manufacturers through available shell/spec buildings.
While the buildings were originally built to attract new companies to the area, local economic development officials tout the importance of also supporting existing companies as well. Given the success ... Read More
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Mar2019
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
March 29, 2019katia
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Mar2019
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
March 29, 2019katia
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Mar2019
One Southern Indiana (1si), in coordination with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), recently announced DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc.’s (DPAM), plans to lease approximately three-fourths of a new 426,118 square feet building at 301 Logistics Avenue in the River Ridge Commerce Center.
The company is the aftermarket sales, manufacturing ... Read More
March 27, 2019katia
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Mar2019
Centra Credit Union held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new $18.5 million corporate headquarters on Columbus’ west side.
The new 55,000-square-foot building is being constructed on the same site as the current headquarters at 3801 Tupelo Drive, company officials said.
The credit union plans to construct a three-story building on a 5-acre ... Read More
March 27, 2019katia
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Mar2019
The Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe and for every industry, sector, and function. Each year, the Guild holds its marquee Annual Conference event with all global Guild members in attendance.
The ... Read More
March 1, 2019katia
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Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI) kicked off its centennial celebration on February 6 and announced record full year revenues of $23.8 billion, 16 percent higher than 2017. According to a company release, revenues in North America increased 19 percent and international sales grew 12 percent, with growth in all ... Read More
March 1, 2019katia
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The national nonprofit Strada Education Network has selected the Community Education Coalition (CEC) of South Central & Southeast Indiana, located in Columbus, Indiana, to receive $997,000 in grant funding for its Economic Opportunities through Education (EcO) Network initiatives. The CEC was selected from hundreds of applicants in the "innovative solutions ... Read More
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Feb2019
Floyd County's Dallas McGarity is accustomed to using creative combinations in his dishes, but for a recently-aired episode of a popular reality show, he faced a new kind of challenge.
McGarity, who owns Portage House Restaurant in Jeffersonville and The Fat Lamb Modern Kitchen & Bar in Louisville, was the champion ... Read More
February 28, 2019katia
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Feb2019
In late 2018, the South Central Indiana Economic Development Region joined with Radius Indiana to share insights about their respective southern Indiana regions as co-hosts of an informational session for about 10 site selectors and business advisers in downtown Louisville.
The event is one of many joint marketing outreach efforts by ... Read More
February 28, 2019katia
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Feb2019
A collaboration has been formed to rehabilitate the historic Eagle Cotton Mill along the Ohio river in downtown Madison. Riverton LLC has joined forces with the city of Madison, Jefferson County Industrial Development Corporation and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to transform the vacant site into a boutique hotel and ... Read More
February 28, 2019katia
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Jan2019
The Jackson County Council approved $9.5 million in tax abatements, including one that could create 30 jobs, for three local companies during a meeting last week.
Crane Hill Machine & Fabrication, Jackson County REMC and Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation each received a 10-year tax abatement for planned projects.
Crane Hill Machine ... Read More
January 28, 2019katia
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Jan2019
OSR, Inc, a Columbus, Indiana automotive fastener company, received approval for a 10-year tax abatement after announcing a $6.5 million planned expansion at Woodside Northwest Industrial Park in Bartholomew County.
The company plans to purchase a 10-plus acre parcel of land for the development, resulting in retention of 29 jobs and the addition of 12 ... Read More
January 28, 2019katia
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Jan2019
Washington County's Sabrina Burdine participated in consultant meetings in New York.
Over 10 Consultant meetings were conducted and several consultants attended a dinner with the Indiana Group. The Indiana Group also hosted a meeting and tour at Bloomberg where several presentations were made.
These meetings should result in increased industry and partner ... Read More
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Aug2017
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
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Aug2017
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
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Aug2017
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
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Aug2017
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
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Aug2017
For the sixth consecutive year, Columbus, Indiana was named one of Area Development Magazine’s “Leading Locations” for new and expanding businesses. Columbus ranked #4 overall among all US metropolitan statistic areas, and came in at #1 for both small cities and Midwest cities. According to Area Development, the annual rankings ... Read More
August 28, 2017natasha
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Nov2016
Maker 13, LLC Opens in Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN. (November 14, 2016) – Maker 13, LLC, an innovative makerspace, celebrated its grand opening located at 629 Michigan Ave. in Jeffersonville with a ribbon cutting hosted by One Southern Indiana (1si). The event was attended by 1si President and CEO, Wendy Dant Chesser, ... Read More
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Nov2016
The Bristol Group Announces Plans for New Entity, Adding 80 New Positions
One Southern Indiana and the Bristol Group, Inc., announced today the formation of Ohio Valley Precast, LLC. The newly formed company is proposing a project that will take on the Bristol Group’s established precast concrete manufacturing operation. The Bristol ... Read More
November 14, 2016scied
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Oct2016
Seymour has expanded the boundaries of its certified tech park to generate funding for the Jackson County Learning Center.
Four years ago, the city was granted the tech park designation by the state as a result of the Cummings Engine Hedgehog project, said Jim Plump, executive director of Jackson County Industrial ... Read More
October 27, 2016scied
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Oct2016
Metaldyne Performance Group (NYSE: MPG), a leading providerof highly engineered components for use in powertran and suspension applications for the global light, comercial and industrial vehicle markets, announced plans today to expand its operations in North Vernon, Ind., creating up to 126 new jobs by 2019.
The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6 ... Read More
October 12, 2016scied
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Sep2016
Enjoy Life Foods, a manufacturer of allergen-free snacks, needed a new facility in 2015.
Formed in 2001, the company is expected to grow from its $50 million in sales this year to $500 million in the next 10 years, said Joel Warady, the chief sales and marketing officer for the company.
So ... Read More
September 20, 2016scied
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Sep2016
JEFFERSONVILLE — American Air Filter Co. Inc., and its subsidiary Flanders Corp., officially opened their 33,000-square-foot research and development center located in the River Ridge Commerce Center on Sept. 12.
The facility, called the Clean Air Innovation and Research Center, will bring 25 new, “high-tech” research and development jobs to Jeffersonville ... Read More
September 20, 2016scied
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Sep2016
On September 16th, In tandem with One Southern Indiana (1si), the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC) and the City of Charlestown, Ind., D.A. Inc. and its parent company, Kojima Industries, announced today the Grand Opening of a 38,000 square foot, $3.5 million manufacturing facility ... Read More
September 16, 2016scied
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Sep2016
Two companies received approval from Seymour City Council for tax abatement on projects totaling more than $22 million.
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, purchased by Lannett Co. Inc. in 2015, plans to invest $20 million to purchase new equipment to produce specialty generic medications, and an additional $1.8 million in logistics and distribution ... Read More
September 1, 2016scied
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Sep2016
Midway Products Group, a tier 1 automotive manufacturing supplier, announced plans today to establish a facility in North Vernon, creating up to 150 new jobs by 2018.
Midway Products Group, which is headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, will construct and equip a 200,000 square-foot building on 72 acres in North Vernon. Once ... Read More
September 1, 2016scied
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Aug2016
Columbus, IN (August 23, 2016) – One of the longest running local economic development organizations in Indiana marked its 40th Anniversary on Monday and celebrated $2.6 Billion of capital investments and thousands of new jobs announced by more than 365 corporate expansions and relocations to Columbus and Bartholomew County, Indiana, during ... Read More
August 23, 2016scied
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Aug2016
SALEM, Ind. (August 17, 2016) – GKN Sinter Metals, an advanced manufacturer of precision powder metal products for the automotive industry, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 24 new jobs by 2020.
“Indiana supports more than 8,500 manufacturing businesses and is home to the highest ... Read More
August 18, 2016scied
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Jul2016
A logistics company coming to Decatur County will generate approximately 60 jobs within the next two years, city officials say.
And a road to accommodate for the pending project was recently approved.
The project is set to launch after the city approves the design template for a road near CR 350 W., ... Read More
July 21, 2016scied
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Jun2016
New Albany, Ind. (June 6, 2016) – One Southern Indiana (1si) has reached a significant milestone in its economic development program, and announced today that $1 billion has been committed for capital investment in Floyd and Clark counties since the organization’s founding nearly 10 years ago. The mile-marker was surpassed ... Read More
June 7, 2016scied
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May2016
NEW ALBANY, IND. (May 19, 2016) — One Southern Indiana (1si) is pleased to announce McCrite Milling & Construction Co. Inc. will appear this evening before the New Albany City Council and outline its proposed plan for an expansion project that includes investment in additional equipment and a new facility ... Read More
May 19, 2016scied
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Mar2016
JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. (March 30, 2016) – POSCO, a multinational company headquartered in Pohang, South Korea, and the sixth-largest steel producer in the world, is considering a site within the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville for a new wire rod processing center. POSCO will appear before the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission today to seek ... Read More
March 30, 2016scied
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Mar2016
GREENSBURG – Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) today announced new investment of $52 million and the creation of 100 new jobs to support its early-2017 production startup of the Honda CR-V compact sport-utility vehicle, as Honda invests in its capability to meet strong and growing demand for its light-truck ... Read More
March 23, 2016scied
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Mar2016
Jeffersonville, Ind. (Friday, March 4) – Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company (LIRC) celebrated the completion of the new Dutch Lane Yard in Jeffersonville on Friday, March 4th with a ribbon cutting hosted by One Southern Indiana (1si). The event was attended by Jeffersonville Mayor, Mike Moore; Jeffersonville Chief of Police, ... Read More
March 4, 2016scied
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Jan2016
Construction set with goal of luring business to area
Seymour Plan Commission approved a plan Thursday allowing developers to build a shell building on property in Seymour’s East Side Industrial Park.
TDAK Development Inc., owned by Andy Royalty of Seymour, will construct the 70,000 sq. ft. facility with the hope of luring ... Read More
January 20, 2016scied
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Nov2015
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 10, 2015) – Indiana was named the third most business-friendly state in America, according to a report released today by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc., a national leader in corporate site selection. Indiana’s business climate ranking improved from No. 7 last year and from No. 23 in 2010.
According ... Read More
November 10, 2015scied
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Nov2015
COLUMBUS, INDIANA (Nov. 3, 2015) – Company officials from Japan-based Daiei Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd., announced today plans to locate the company’s first and only U.S. production site in Columbus, Indiana. The company is establishing Daiei, Inc., as a wholly-owned subsidiary and will initially invest $3 million in new equipment ... Read More
November 3, 2015scied
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Oct2015
JEFFERSONVILLE - Ports of Indiana Chief Executive Officer Rich Cooper says a $10 million federal TIGER grant recently awarded to the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville will help the operation double its cargo-handling capacity. The funding will boost a $17 million project that involves an intermodal facility along the Ohio River, a new ... Read More
October 30, 2015scied
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Oct2015
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (Oct. 26, 2015) – J. Knipper and Company Inc., a supplier of end-to-end samples management services to the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, announced plans today to establish operations here, creating up to 56 new jobs by 2021.
“We are proud to have Knipper joining Indiana’s growing life sciences industry, which ... Read More
October 26, 2015scied
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Oct2015
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 22, 2015) – Indiana’s business climate ranked eighth in the nation in Forbes’ tenth annual Best States for Business ranking, breaking into the top 10 for the first time. In addition, the state ranked second for its regulatory environment and sixth for quality of life.
According to Forbes, the ... Read More
October 22, 2015scied
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Oct2015
COLUMBUS, Ind. (May 20, 2015) – Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (FECT), a global manufacturer of automotive emissions control systems with North American headquarters based in Columbus, Indiana, announced plans today to expand its operations here with a new production facility. The plan will create up to 131 new jobs.
“Indiana’s robust ... Read More
October 12, 2015scied
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Oct2015
LOUISVILLE - Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann says the expected early completion of the Downtown Crossing portion of the $2.3 billion Ohio River Bridges Project represents a key accomplishment for "national model for collaboration" between states. The bridge is now slated to open to traffic in mid to late-December. Ellspermann tells Inside ... Read More
October 12, 2015scied
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Oct2015
SEYMOUR - One of the signature pieces of a large-scale expansion at Columbus-based Cummins Inc.'s (NYSE: CMI) Seymour operations is set to open this afternoon. The $70 million Seymour Technical Center will be home to more than 400 workers and is part of an approximately $300 million investment in Jackson County ... Read More
October 12, 2015scied
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Oct2015
JEFFERSONVILLE - Jeffersonville-based American Commercial Lines Inc. has agreed to acquire the commercial barge business unit of Ohio-based American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP). ACL Chief Executive Officer Mark previously served as head of AEP's River Operations for 10 years. He calls the proposed combination a "strong strategic fit."
Knoy has been with ... Read More
October 2, 2015scied
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Sep2015
GREENSBURG - An auto parts maker in Greensburg has announced a $22 million expansion plan. Valeo says it will upgrade equipment and hire 25 new employees. The move marks the company's second significant expansion in a little over a year. In July 2014, Valeo detailed plans to invest nearly $28 million ... Read More
September 17, 2015scied
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Sep2015
NAGOYA, Japan - A Japan-based automotive industry manufacturer is planning to locate a facility in Charlestown. Magnolia Automotive Services LLC, a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corp., intends to invest $4.4 million into a new operation at the River Ridge Commerce Center and add more than two dozen jobs.
Toyota Tsusho, and its ... Read More
September 17, 2015scied
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Sep2015
JEFFERSONVILLE - The mayor of Jeffersonville says "unprecedented growth" in recent years has prompted the city to update its long-term master plan. Mike Moore says it will center on six major parts of the city to develop over the next 20 years. The plan was last updated eight years ago and ... Read More
September 16, 2015scied
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Sep2015
The Jennings County Economic Development Commission and Harmon Construction are pleased to present a new construction, 50,000 SF shell building with industrial or training potential for you to make your own. Click below for more information.
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September 1, 2015scied
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Aug2015
SCOTTSBURG - An Ohio-based 3D printing company will be the newest tenant of the Mid-America Science Park in Scottsburg. Tangible Solutions offers scanning and design services to help evaluate prototypes for multiple industries.The company will hold a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. It also plans to ... Read More
August 25, 2015scied
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Aug2015
JEFFERSONVILLE — River Ridge Commerce Center's single largest site has finally received a certification that will make it “more attractive” to potential developers, River Ridge Executive Director Jerry Acy said.
The 1,730-acre site advertised for automotive original equipment manufacturing is officially certified as a megasite through McCallum Sweeney Consulting, said River ... Read More
August 18, 2015scied
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May2015
COLUMBUS, INDIANA (May 20, 2015) – Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (FECT), a global manufacturer of automotive emissions control systems with North American headquarters based in Columbus, Indiana, announced plans today to expand its operations here with a new production facility. The plan will create up to 131 new jobs.
“Indiana’s robust ... Read More
May 20, 2015scied