Economic Week in Review: More Strong Economic News for Indiana

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Japan-Based Auto Supplier Grows Production in Gibson County

Toyota Supplier Adding Indiana Jobs

Inside Indiana Business

PRINCETON – A Japanese auto component manufacturer is planning to add up to 160 jobs in Princeton as part of a production expansion. Toyota Boshoku Indiana LLC is looking to invest more than $10.5 million to produce seats and doors for the Toyota Highlander, which is currently assembled at the nearby Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc. plant.

Car manufacturer plans to expand facility

The Statehouse File

INDIANAPOLIS – Automotive component manufacturer, Toyota Boshoku Indiana, announced the company is planning to expand its facility in Princeton, Indiana.

Japan-Based Auto Supplier Grows Production In Gibson County

WYRZ

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.

New jobs coming with Toyota Boshoku expansion in Princeton

WAVE

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE) -Toyota Boshoku Indiana announced plans to expand its production operation in Gibson County, which will create up to 160 new jobs.

Toyota parts supplier adding 160 jobs in expansion

Indianapolis Business Journal 

A manufacturer that supplies components to Toyota Motor Corp. has launched a $10.6 million expansion in Indiana, paving the way for up to 160 more jobs at its Princeton operations, the company announced Tuesday.

Toyota supplier to add 160 jobs at Gibson County plant

Evansville Courier & Press

Toyota Boshoku Indiana, an automotive component manufacturer, announced plans to expand its production operations in the area, resulting in the creation of as many as 160 new jobs.

Governor Pence Announces Plan to Invest $1 Billion in Hoosier Innovation & Entrepreneurship

‘Tectonic Shift’ For Indiana Innovation

Inside Indiana Business

INDIANAPOLIS - A new plan detailed this morning by Governor Mike Pence at the Innovation Showcase in Speedway calls for a $1 billion investment into accelerating entrepreneurship in the state. The 10-year plan aims to support government, education and research institution efforts to promote, create and grow innovation throughout Indiana. The idea, says Pence, is to ensure Indiana “plays a leading role” in taking on long-term challenges and supporting economic growth, job creation and talent attraction along the way.

Governor Pence Announces Plan To Invest $1 Billion In Hoosier Innovation & Entrepreneurship

WBIW

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Mike Pence announced plans Thursday to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Indiana.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Proposes $1B for Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Xconomy

Indiana Governor Mike Pence on Thursday unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in Hoosier innovation and entrepreneurship over 10 years, in what he calls a “third century” strategy for growth. Indiana is celebrating its bicentennial this year.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Commits $1 Billion to Investment in Entrepreneurship

Government Technology

Pence today introduced several new policy proposals, as well as an executive order, meant to foster entrepreneurship. The initiatives range from investing state pension money in fast-growing companies to making venture capital tax credits transferable.

Indiana Governor Mike Pence wants to invest $1 billion for jobs over 10 years

Fort Wayne News-Sentinel

Pence outlined a plan Thursday that calls for collaboration among government, education and research institutions, communities and the private sector to head off potential threats to growth, such as shortages of workers and investment funds. He says $500 million could come from using part of a state pension fund to invest in new and growing companies.

10-year, $1 billion plan from Pence

FW Journal Gazette

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday announced a plan to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years in innovation and entrepreneurship. But much of that investment is already occurring.

Pence wants to invest $1 billion for jobs over 10 years

WANE

Pence outlined a plan Thursday that calls for collaboration among government, education and research institutions, communities and the private sector to head off potential threats to growth, such as shortages of workers and investment funds. He says $500 million could come from using part of a state pension fund to invest in new and growing companies.

Indiana investing $1 billion in advanced innovation and entrepreneurship

WNDU

While at the 8th annual Innovation Showcase in Indianapolis, the governor announced a plan to boost entrepreneurship and innovation in Indiana for years to come.

Tech Sector Plans More Growth, 160 New Jobs in Central Indiana

Tech Companies Adding Hoosier Jobs

Inside Indiana Business

INDIANAPOLIS – Two more technology companies are expanding in Indianapolis. The plans from PactSafe and WDD Software involve around 160 new jobs over the next few years.

Family-owned business expanding, adding jobs in Indy

The Statehouse File

INDIANAPOLIS – Business-to-business customer experience consulting firm, Walker Information, plans to build a new headquarters on the north side of Indianapolis.

Pair of software firms plan to add a combined 160 jobs

Indianapolis Business Journal 

Central Indiana’s technology sector continued its run of expansion announcements Monday, with PactSafe and WDD Software rolling out plans to add a combined 160 employees over the next few years

Aerospace Association Picks Indiana for Conference

Aerospace Association Picks Indiana For Conference

WBIW 

(FARNBOROUGH, England) – Tuesday 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.

Indy chosen as host city for 2018 Aerospace Industries Association conference

IndyStar

The Aerospace Industries Association has chosen Indianapolis for its supplier management council conference in spring 2018

Family-Owned Consulting and Analytics Company Adding High-Wage Jobs in Indianapolis

Walker Information plans to build $11M HQ, add 30 jobs

Indianapolis Business Journal 
Walker Information, a family-owned consulting firm that uses analytics to clients retain and add customers, said Wednesday that it will build a new headquarters near Keystone at the Crossing and will add up to 30 jobs by 2020.

Walker Details Plans For New Indy HQ

Inside Indiana Business

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis-based Walker Information Inc. is planning to pump $11 million into a new headquarters on the city’s north side. The company says it will add up to 30 jobs by 2020 as a result.

Japan-Based Auto Supplier Expands Manufacturing in Shelby County

Manufacturer plans $97M expansion, 150 jobs in Shelbyville

Indianapolis Business Journal 

A Japan-based manufacturer plans to spend $97.5 million to expand its Shelbyville operations, adding up to 150 employees by the end of 2018, the company announced Wednesday.

Shelbyville Attracts More International Investment

Inside Indiana Business

SHELBYVILLE - Japan-based Ryobi Limited has announced plans to expand its operations in Shelbyville, creating up to 150 new jobs by 2018. The company will invest nearly $100 million to purchase and equip a facility next to its existing Shelbyville die casting operations. Ryobi Die Casting Inc. launched in 1985 and employs more than 800 workers. The company says it plans to hire for manufacturing and management positions over the next 18 months.