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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Nov. 16, 2020) – Civic Champs, a social enterprise startup that streamlines volunteer management for nonprofits, announced plans today to expand its operations in Bloomington to support the growth of its platform. The company, which has already hired four full-time positions toward its goal, plans on creating up to 30 new jobs over the … Continue reading Bloomington-Based Social Enterprise Plans Scale Up for Volunteer Experience Platform

KSM Location Advisors is excited to share some news. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, Katie Culp will assume the primary leadership role of KSM Location Advisors, as Tim Cook is promoted to CEO and president of Katz, Sapper & Miller. Tim was elected to this position by his KSM colleagues. As Tim assumes his new role … Continue reading Exciting Changes for
KSM Location Advisors

FISHERS, Ind. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Project Process LLC (Project Process), a Fishers-based startup specializing in custom hand-washing stations for hospital patients, announced plans today to grow its operations in Indiana to support the development of the company’s new hand sanitizing technology. “Across the state, startups, small businesses and large corporations alike have been shifting gears and … Continue reading Purdue-Affiliated Hand-Washing Technology Startup Plans Hamilton County Growth

CLEVELAND (Aug. 31, 2020) – Fast-growing online auto retailer Carvana is preparing to add to its operations by building a 200,000-square-foot facility in Lorain County. The company expects to invest $23 million and hire 400 new employees, representing an estimated $13 million payroll. “Carvana has been growing extremely rapidly over the last several years, and … Continue reading Carvana to Bring Estimated 400 Jobs to Northeast Ohio

INDIANAPOLIS (July 24, 2020) – Prolific, a growth strategy and growth capital firm, announced plans today to expand in central Indiana, creating up to 145 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2024 to support the company’s growing national and international client base. “It’s such an encouragement to see companies like Prolific continuing to grow in … Continue reading National Growth Strategy & Capital Firm Details Expansion for Central Indiana HQ

Federal funding of $50 million, allocated through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enables the expansion of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program through the state’s “Rapid Recovery for a Better Future” initiative. Of the total funding, $37 million will be used to expand two grant programs – the Employer Training Grant (ETG) … Continue reading Indiana’s Next Level Jobs Program Expanded Through End of 2020

Applications for the Manufacturing Readiness Grant program are now open to Indiana manufacturers across the state. The Manufacturing Readiness Grants, administered by the IEDC in partnership with Conexus Indiana, are a part of the $10 million Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement (EASE) program designed to stimulate manufacturing investments that will position Hoosier operations and the … Continue reading Indiana Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Manufacturing Readiness Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 24, 2020) – Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, has announced plans to open a new inspection center in Heath, Ohio, with upcoming hiring events for up to 100 new employees. The hiring events will be held daily, July 7-9, with the goal to hire entry level … Continue reading Carvana Planning Inspection Center Opening in Licking County; Holds Hiring Event for New Positions

FISHERS, Ind. (May 6, 2020) – The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is offering Fishers-based Qumulex $935,000 based on its plans to invest $1.4 million in its video surveillance and access control company and create 55 jobs by 2026. Fishers-based Qumulex is a cloud-based, Internet of Things technology and software company formed in 2018 to help … Continue reading Fishers Video Surveillance Firm Adding Jobs

In a continued effort to respond to the economic difficulties brought on by COVID-19, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-23. The order automatically extends business personal property tax return and related compliance filings until June 15, 2020. This extended deadline applies to: Business personal property tax returns Certain compliance statements Certain property tax incentive … Continue reading Indiana Officially Extends Property Tax Filing Deadlines