Visteon bankruptcy poses problem
CONNERSVILLE — The recent bankruptcy filing by Visteon Corp. could derail efforts by Connersville economic development officials to land a major employer.
Carbon Motors Corp. is considering the former Visteon plant in Connersville as a site for its manufacturing headquarters. However, the building is tied up in Visteon’s bankruptcy proceedings. The city was working on a deal to purchase the building, but it did not close before Visteon’s filing in May.
State reveals revised agriculture plan
INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman says the state is moving to become a global leader in innovation and commercialization for food, fuel and fiber production.
She has revealed an update to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s strategic plan, designed to guide ISDA over the next four years.
‘Christmas in June’ for AIT employees
INDIANAPOLIS — The chief executive officer of AIT Laboratories calls it “Christmas in June” for his employees. Dr. Michael Evans is referring to the $2 million he shared with his nearly 300 workers in a net profit sharing bonus.
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Volunteers needed for Daffodil Days benefit
The American Cancer Society is looking for individuals, businesses and organizations to help with its upcoming Daffodil Days program.
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Susan Miller: Minds made better thanks to lists
Not all lists are created equal. Indeed, there is an art and a science to list crafting.
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Gunman robs Old National Bank
A gunman escaped with money from a southside Anderson bank Tuesday afternoon.
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Emmett Dulaney: The tragedy of the insurance commons
In basic economics, students often hear of the concept of “the tragedy of the commons.” In overly simplistic terms, this is a situation in which many individuals share a limited resource.
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Report: Hoosier Park leaves economic mark on county
Tourism has become big business in Madison County and Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is the star attraction, concludes a recent report from the Anderson/Madison County Visitors & Convention Bureau.
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Call answered decades later
Ron Cross' family and friends thought he was crazy for quitting a well-established career, but Cross thought there was something better out there for him. And he wanted to set a good example for his children — now 17 and 24 — by going to college.
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Gerry Dick Business Briefs: Feb. 5
A compilation of business news items of local and statewide interest, provided by writer Gerry Dick.
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'Big Joe' Clark: Housing market yet to bottom out
As housing prices slow their massive drop from the highs we saw in 2006, economists and market analysts alike want to have their voices heard when they call for a bottom in the housing market. It just isn’t time yet.
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Rivals back home, friends here
Football fans began arriving here for Super Bowl XLVI on Friday, bringing together complete strangers, families and old fraternity buddies.
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Members accuse city union treasurer of stealing
Over $30,000 in dues is missing from a city union, according to two members.
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