Swisher Receives Sagamore Award
9/2/2010 3:46:21 PM
The founder of Sheridan-based JBS United Inc. has received one of Indiana's highest honors. Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman presented John Swisher with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award. Swisher led the company for 54 years and built it into one of the largest swine nutrition research farms in the U.S.
Ivy Tech TRiO Program Grant Approved
9/2/2010 3:30:06 PM
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast will be able to continue its TRiO Student Support Service Program through August 2015 after receiving a nearly $1.2 million federal grant. The institution's Muncie and Indianapolis campuses also received funding to continue existing programs.
Purdue Research Park Producing New Fuel Cell Test Station
9/2/2010 3:16:20 PM
NuVant Systems Inc., which is based at Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana, is launching a new fuel cell test station. The company says EZLab aims to make it easier for researchers to compare the performance of electrode components in fuel cells. It is already being used at the University of Notre Dame and Northeastern University in Boston.
Summit Realty Buys Historic Downtown Indy Building
9/2/2010 2:52:48 PM
Summit Realty Group has purchased and will renovate a historic building in downtown Indianapolis for approximately $3.3 million. The company says it will use the top two floors for its headquarters and lease the bottom two levels. The four-story building was originally constructed in 1909 and has been vacant for 10 years.
Hat World Acquires Anaconda Sports
9/2/2010 2:29:23 PM
Indianapolis-based Hat World Inc. has acquired Anaconda Sports Inc., one of the largest independent team sporting goods dealers in the U.S. The deal falls within Hat World's Lids Team Sports division and includes Anaconda's New York-based corporate office and distribution center.
Funding Sought to Retrain Navistar Employees
9/2/2010 1:03:59 PM
Fort Wayne leaders are seeking federal funding to help retrain the more than 1,000 Navistar employees who could lose their jobs when the company consolidates operations in a Chicago suburb over the next few years. Our partners at Indiana's NewsCenter report Mayor Tom Henry and WorkOne leaders will provide an update on the funding during a news conference this afternoon.
New Columbus Tech Center Part of Bigger Investment
9/2/2010 12:41:50 PM
Dorel Industries Inc. officially opened a $3.6 million technical center this morning that will centralize the company's North American Research and Development activities in Bartholomew County. The child safety seat manufacturer says its Dorel Technical Center for Child Safety will produce "ground-breaking development and cutting-edge innovation" and will help create about 100 new positions company-wide over the next four years.
Purdue to Host National Agribusiness Conference
9/2/2010 12:17:46 PM
Purdue University Agronomy Professor and World Food Prize Laureate Gebisa Ejeta will give the keynote address at the National Conference for Agribusiness in November. Nearly 200 agribusiness professionals are expected to attend the two-day event at Purdue University to learn about the changes occurring in the retail sector and how to respond to sustainability opportunities and challenges.
Industry Veteran Joins Autocar Management Team
9/2/2010 12:09:42 PM
Hagerstown-based Autocar LLC has hired a new director of business and product development for its eastern region. Steve Ginter has more than 30 years of experience in the class eight truck industry with roles in engineering to sales.
Ochocinco Buys Dinner For 65 at St. Elmo
9/2/2010 11:56:24 AM
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco treated 65 random people to dinner at St. Elmo Steak House in downtown Indianapolis Wednesday. The menu included the world-famous shrimp cocktails and free drinks. Ochocinco says he does this type of thing when he's on the road, so people can see the "real him." The Colts and Bengals play a preseason game tonight at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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