Stories tagged with "jobs"

Cummins operations to merge by indystar

Columbus — Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc., based in Columbus, said it will consolidate turbocharger operations at two South Carolina plants and may cut jobs in the unit... – Mar 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Indiana's personal income lags nation by Ted Evanoff

Per capita income in Indiana rose 2.7 percent last year to $34,103 a person, a gain that trailed the nation’s 2.9 percent rise, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported... – Mar 24, 2009 at 5:23 PM in Business

Daniels signs Indiana coal-gasification bill most recent comment by VB

Imagine how many people could have been scammed by... – Mar 25, 2009 at 12:24 AM

Kudos to Burton for standing on principle and against earmarks by indystar

It was refreshing to see in The Star’s March 6 editorial, "They can’t pass up the pork,‘’ a compliment to U.S. Rep. Dan Burton for his principled stand... – Mar 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Postal Service to cut jobs, offer 150K early retirement by indystar

The U.S. Postal Service said today it will close offices, cut jobs and offer early retirement to 150,000 workers in an effort to save more than $100 million annually. The agency is... – Mar 20, 2009 at 4:28 PM in Business

State pouring $132M into energy conservation by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels this morning outlined the state’s plan to spend federal stimulus money for energy conservation. Daniels said the state would spend $132 million in federal... – Mar 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM in Politics & Government

Evansville plastics company to add 360 jobs by indystar

Evansville-based Berry Plastics said today that it plans to expand its operations and create 360 jobs by 2015. The plastics-packaging company, which employs more than 1,200 in... – Mar 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM in Business

Hundreds of jobs coming to Evansville by indystar

Several hundred jobs are coming to Evansville as a cup and bottlemaker plans to expand. Evansville was aggressive in working with Berry Plastics after the company announced in... – Mar 19, 2009 at 4:55 PM in Business

Brose McVey makes formal challenge to Burton by Bill Mccleery

NOBLESVILLE — Hamilton County businessman Brose McVey has announced he will challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Burton for the Republican nomination for Indiana’s 5th District... – Mar 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM in Politics & Government

Music, DVD distributor jobs in Indiana take hit by indystar

Direct Brands Inc. is consolidating distribution and support for its DVD and music club businesses and will close centers in Indiana and South Carolina, cutting more than 400... – Mar 19, 2009 at 8:15 AM in Business

McVey to announce run in 5th District by indystar

Noblesville Former Republican congressional candidate Brose McVey plans to announce this morning his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind. Congressman Burton has served his... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

Ind. to extend jobless benefits by 13 weeks by Ted Evanoff

Indiana extended unemployment benefits today for laid off workers who will exhaust the 59 weeks of unemployment compensation. State officials said workers who reach that point on... – Mar 17, 2009 at 1:06 PM in Business

Health-care executives won't feel budget squeeze by indystar

I have no doubt that the proposed cuts in the federal budget will hurt patients, as emphasized by spokespersons from WellPoint and Eli Lilly. After all, the drop in revenue has to... – Mar 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM in Letters to the editor

Trial ends in case of ex-state workers by indystar

A Marion Superior Court judge won’t issue a ruling until at least next month on a case brought by former state workers who say they were underpaid for 20 years. Judge John... – Mar 14, 2009 at 2:10 AM in Marion County

Star misses real tax story as it goes after townships by indystar

After reading the March 4 editorial, "Your money defends their jobs,‘’ I wondered why The Star is so vehemently attacking township government. Our state would be... – Mar 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

California seat-cushion maker wants to add 50 jobs in Indy by indystar

California-based American Foam Fiber&Supplies has applied for a five-year property tax abatement, saying it intends to expand its business operations into Indianapolis. The... – Mar 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Seat-maker eyes Wayne Twp. for Midwest hub by Tom Spalding

California-based American Foam Fiber&Supplies has applied for a five-year property tax abatement as it intends to expand business operations into Indianapolis. The company,... – Mar 13, 2009 at 3:10 PM in Business

It's un-American to hope that president fails by indystar

Jonah Goldberg (“The politics of fear,” March 2) and other shallow-thinking conservatives (and not all of them are by a long shot) just couldn’t wait to join... – Mar 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Pizza center plans to hire 200 in Indy by indystar

America’s Incredible Pizza Co. plans to hire from 200 to 250 people to staff its family entertainment center opening in June on Indianapolis’ Far Southside. The... – Mar 04, 2009 at 3:40 PM in Business

Ft. Wayne foundry to close, cut 157 jobs by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne Foundry Corp. plans to close its production plant in that city in June, eliminating 157 hourly positions. The company said today that it also would... – Mar 03, 2009 at 10:49 AM in Metro