INDIANA — Almost $2 billion in investments by companies to overhaul production facilities or expand corporate footprints is a tend economic experts are saying puts Indiana at the forefront of states with manufacturing-heavy economies. Indiana leads the nation in manufacturing employment with almost 17 percent of the state workforce being employed by manufacturers. Over 30 …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Inside INdianaBusiness.com The founder and chief executive officer of Elkhart-based Electronic Commerce Inc. says a $40 million out-of-state investment will “absolutely” lead to growth. Jeff Lacy says plans call for around 20 additional workers in all fields as the company’s “entire watermark” continues to rise to meet national demand for its cloud-based …read more.

Reliable. Committed to quality. Progressive. Those are among the attributes that have propelled The Papers Inc. into one of the more successful companies in Kosciusko County. In over 70 years, The Papers in Milford has evolved into a diverse combination of newspaper and magazine publications, commercial printing and, as of April 30, 2012, digital media. …read more.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana exports have reached a record high, but a report from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business predicts stagnate European economies and moderate activity in some emerging markets do not bode well for increases in 2012. The report from Kelley’s Indiana Business Research Center shows exports totaled $32.2 billion in 2011, …read more.

Indiana is essentially holding steady on a prominent national list of best states to do business. It is 14th in this year’s rankings compiled by CNBC, up one spot from last year. The business news network ranks Indiana 7th for cost of living, but 40th for quality of life. While the list attracts national attention, Indiana …read more.

ELKHART, IN — Gov. Mitch Daniels met with recreational vehicle company executives today to discuss the status of Indiana’s RV industry at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart. “Indiana’s market share has climbed from the mid-60s just a few years ago to 83 percent today. Five of every six RVs in the nation are …read more.