Last Updated: February 23, 2012, 4:30 am
Courier and Press
Entrepreneurs' 'Startup Weekend' on tap Friday through Sunday at USI
Speakers have been announced for the Startup Weekend of brainstorming by entrepreneurs and those who want to be entrepreneurs.
Nominations being accepted for Indiana Companies to Watch program
Nominations are being accepted for a program that recognizes small Hoosier companies doing big things.
Vectren profits up in '11
Evansville-based Vectren Corp. saw its profits increase last year, mostly because of improvements in the nonutility side of its business.
Springleaf tight-lipped about lay-offs at Evansville office
Springleaf Finance has apparently reduced its Evansville workforce, though official details were in short supply Wednesday.
Berry Plastics reports $12 million loss on quarter
Berry Plastics posted a $12 million loss last quarter, but the company's top executive said he's happy with the results because the company is moving in the right direction.
First Bank adding second Evansville branch
First Bank is gearing to open a second Evansville branch in the former Integra Bank branch at 111 S. Red Bank Road on the West Side.
Local Chamber of Commerce survey seeks input from manufacturers
Only 6 percent of those who interview for jobs at the Evansville manufacturer Uniseal are offered positions.
Aztar: Improvements led to increase in visitors, revenue
Casino Aztar saw both its visitor count and its overall revenue increase last month, according to an Indiana Gaming Commission report.
Toyota to expand Highlander production in Gibson County, add 400 jobs
There's a new production line coming to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana in late 2013, and with it will come 400 new jobs and $400 million in equipment investments at the ETFCU will open new branch on East Side
Encouraged partly by record-high membership growth over the past year, the Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union (ETFCU) is preparing to open its 11th branch location in April in an existing Redevelopment commission tables convention hotel study proposal until next meeting
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke urged the Redevelopment Commission Tuesday to launch an independent analysis to determine if the 220-room hotel currently planned for a Downtown is large enough.
Toyota says 'significant' announcement coming Wednesday
Toyota is set to make a big announcement this afternoon at its Princeton, Ind. plant -- but those in the know are being tight-lipped about specifics in advance.
Kimball quarterly earnings climb
Kimball International improved its earnings last quarter even as its net sales dropped, the company reported Friday.
USI selects Yaeger as new alumni-in-residence
Life lessons will be the focus of the University of Southern Indiana College of Business Alumni-in-Residence program Feb. 29 in the University Center Carter Hall.
FCC approves Time Warner's plan to buy Insight
The Federal Communications Commission has given final approval for Time Warner Cable to go ahead with its $3 billion purchase of Insight Communications, meaning that the deal is yet another UPDATE: Springleaf to close 60 branches; none in this area
Evansville-based Springleaf Finance says it plans to close about 60 branch offices in multiple states and has hired outside advisers to help the company become more efficient and "return to German American Bancorp posts best financial performance ever in 2011
In part because of its growth in the Evansville market, German American Bancorp posted its best financial performance ever in 2011.
Kentucky pharmacy pays $75,000 to settle federal lawsuit
What started as an investigation into employee theft of prescription drugs has led to an Owensboro, Ky., pharmacy company's agreement to pay $75,000 to settle a federal lawsuit.