Indianapolis – Walker Information, a business-to-business customer experience consulting firm, announced plans today to expand its operations here, constructing a new headquarters facility and creating up to 30 new high-wage jobs by 2020. “Here in Indiana, we have made it a top-priority to build a pro-growth business environment that offers …
Read More »Indiana Black Expo Governor’s Awards Recognize 17 Outstanding Hoosiers
Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence presented 17 outstanding African-American Hoosiers, community leaders and organizations from across the state with several awards during the Indiana Black Expo, Inc. 46th Annual Summer Celebration (IBE) Governor’s Reception. “As we reflect on the events of these last few weeks, it is important that we …
Read More »Skills Development & Career Certification Program Enrolls 4,000th Student
INDIANAPOLIS (July 12, 2016) – WorkINdiana, a program that helps Hoosiers overcome barriers and obtain the skills necessary to access better career opportunities, recently welcomed its 4,000th enrollee. The program was developed by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in 2011 and is integral to the agency’s goal of filling …
Read More »Coats: CBO Report Warns of Looming Debt Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, said today’s report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows why Congress must take action to address the rapidly escalating federal debt. The report, entitled “The 2016 Long-Term Budget Outlook,” warns if current law doesn’t change, …
Read More »Governor Pence selects Hendricks County’s Jade Palin among various Boards and Commissions Appointments
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to the below boards and commissions: Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group David L. Westenberger [Bartholomew County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure Kellie J. Whitcomb [Cass County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Standards …
Read More »Aerospace Association Picks Indiana for Conference
FARNBOROUGH, England – Today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) announced plans to host its Supplier Management Council conference in Indianapolis in the spring of 2018. Presented in partnership with Rolls-Royce and the state of Indiana, the conference will attract industry leaders and showcase Indiana’s growing aerospace and aviation industry. “Aerospace …
Read More »Byway Brewing Co. Sweeps 18th Indiana Brewers’ Cup
INDIANAPOLIS- After a weekend full of tasting, deliberation, and more tasting, Byway Brewing Company swept the professional division at the 18th Indiana Brewers’ Cup Competition by picking up the title of Grand Champion Brewery of the Year, Indiana Brewery of the Year, and Best in Show. Founded in 2013 by …
Read More »Japan-Based Auto Supplier Grows Production in Gibson County
Indianapolis – Toyota Boshoku Indiana, an automotive component manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its production operations here, resulting in the creation of up to 160 new jobs. “International companies like Toyota Boshoku Indiana are helping to drive growth in Indiana’s economy today,” said Governor Mike Pence. “As a leading …
Read More »Commemorative Torch Relay poster contest open to Hendricks County Artists
Danville, IN (July 8, 2016)- In partnership with the Hendricks County Torch Relay Committee, the Hendricks County Arts Council (HCAC) is presenting the Hendricks County Commemorative Torch Relay Poster Contest for 2016. The contest deadline is August 12, 2016. HCAC is excited to bring this creative opportunity to our county …
Read More »IDEM releases 2016 Ground Water Monitoring Network Report
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the latest round of data in an ongoing ground water quality study that includes water well samples from Indiana’s 92 counties. IDEM’s Ground Water Monitoring Network (GWMN) sampling activities initially began with funding provided through a 2008 U.S. Environmental …
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