SOUTH BEND, Ind. (March 25, 2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from IBM and the Semiconductor Research Corporation today to announce plans to open a new $61 million nanoelectronics research center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, creating new research opportunities to develop atomic-scale technologies that will drive future breakthroughs in computing. Officially

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 26, 2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels and executives from the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command joined executives from global defense and aerospace developer BAE Systems today to celebrate the delivery of the company's 10,000th engine controller for the Army's AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The controller, which regulates fuel flow and a host

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 26, 2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels and executives from the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command joined executives from global defense and aerospace developer BAE Systems today to celebrate the delivery of the company's 10,000th engine controller for the Army's AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The controller, which regulates fuel flow and a host

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (March 25, 2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from IBM and the Semiconductor Research Corporation today to announce plans to open a new $61 million nanoelectronics research center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, creating new research opportunities to develop atomic-scale technologies that will drive future breakthroughs in computing. Officially

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (March 20, 2008) - Ryan Fireprotection, a designer, manufacturer and installer of custom fire protection systems, announced today it will expand its Northern Indiana operations here, creating more than 25 new jobs. The Noblesville, Ind.-headquartered company designs, installs and maintains fire sprinkler systems throughout the Midwest and plans to grow its South Bend

INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2008) - One of the fastest supercomputers in the United States is now being used to support Indiana's economic growth. The new supercomputer, co-managed by Purdue and Indiana universities, puts 20 TeraFLOPS of computational capability in the hands of Indiana businesses looking to spin-out technology, increase research grant competitiveness and boost Indiana's growing

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 18, 2008) - Schwartz Biomedical LLC, a developer and engineer of technology for the orthopedic market, announced today its plans to launch its BioDuct™ Meniscal Repair Device in 2008. The announcement follows FDA approval for the bioabsorbable implant for treatment of meniscal tears and comes less than two years after the state awarded the orthopedic innovator a $2

INDIANAPOLIS (March 17, 2008) - Academia, economic developers and businesses are seeking nominations for a new awards program aimed at highlighting Indiana's top privately held companies. Presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Centers network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Indiana Companies to Watch awards program

GREENVILLE, Ind. (March 13, 2008) - Kinetic Art and Technology, a designer of precision modular motors for a myriad of high-tech applications, is commercializing its technology with the help of an Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology grant. The state awarded the developer and designer of compact electromechanical systems a $1.9 million grant in 2007 to further develop and market

Mail-order pharmacy to house world-class research center for personalized medicine WHITESTOWN, Ind. (March 11, 2008) - Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MHS), joined by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, broke ground today on its $140 million automated pharmacy at AllPoints at Anson, and also announced plans to establish a world-class research center for personalized medicine within the

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FRENCH LICK, Ind. (Mar. 5, 2008) - Indiana Secretary of Commerce Nathan Feltman and international business consultant Robert Ady met with South Central Indiana economic development officials here today to discuss ways to boost the region's economy. The meeting, which highlighted the strengths and challenges facing the region, is the latest effort by the South Central Indiana Regional

INDIANAPOLIS (Mar. 3, 2008) - Brook Steed, a workforce development consultant and former city planner, will join the state's economic development team Mar. 17 as the director of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's Northeast Regional office in Fort Wayne. Steed joins the corporation from WorkOne Northeast where he served as a business consultant assisting companies with workforce

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (Mar. 3, 2008) - Laidig Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of silo storage and conveyor systems, announced today it will expand its operations here, creating more than 45 new jobs. The company, which designs and manufactures dry good reclaim systems and silo unloaders, will invest more than $6 million to build a 49,000 square-foot addition to its manufacturing and office facility

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Feb. 29, 2008) – Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and officials from the Purdue Research Park joined biotechnology developer MED Institute today to announce the opening of the company’s expanded research and development center here, which is expected to employ more than 250 by 2011. MED Institute, the product development subsidiary of Bloomington, Ind.-based Cook Medical,

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 28, 2008) –Racing industry veteran and businessman Rollie Helmling will join the ranks of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Monday as the state’s new motorsports development director. Helmling, a