BUSINESS

Expo plans progress

Plans are progressing for the first Rural America Farm and Garden Expo set for Sept. 7 through 9 at Jay County Fairgrounds.

New practice is serving Dunkirk

When chiropractor Dave Segraves says his new practice in Dunkirk offers a service, he knows that’s true.

Side by side: Pair of used bookstores open up

Two used bookstores have opened in downtown Portland since May, but both owners said they aren't concerned about competition with their next-door neighbor because of the nature of their businesses.

May’s construction tops $4 million

More than $4 million in new construction received permits in May from the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Department.

Ardagh HQ moving to Fishers

Ardagh Group, which has glass container plants in Dunkirk, Winchester, and Marion, is moving its regional headquarters to Fishers from its current location in Muncie.

New reporter joins staff of CR

 Nathan Rubbelke has joined The Commercial Review staff as its county government reporter. 

EPA doesn't satisfy ethanol industry

 The Environmental Protection Agency made some moves this week to increase renewable fuel volume obligations, but those moves did not go far enough to please the ethanol and biofuels industry.  

CFS launching ‘Joe’

Joe on the Go is nearly ready to roll.

Hardwick is named bank COO

MUNCIE — A Dunkirk native has been named to one of the top leadership roles with First Merchants Corporation.

CAFOs top April construction

 Two confined feeding buildings for swine topped construction projects receiving building permits in April from the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Office. Construction projects for the month totaled $2,114,550.

Ardagh buys beverage can plants

Ardagh Group has reached an agreement to buy 19 beverage can manufacturing plants and three related facilities.

Geneva lauds Briggs, Steenburg

 Andrew Briggs, president of the Bank of Geneva, was recognized by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Proud as Citizen of the Year. Briggs has been deeply involved in leadership positions in a number of local organizations. Dr. Paul Steenburg, who has practiced medicine in Geneva since 1978, received …

Norfolk Southern deal is a non-starter

 Norfolk Southern, the railroad serving Portland, won’t be taken over by rival Canadian Pacific. Canadian Pacific announced this week it is abandoning its $30 billion takeover bid, after it was rejected by Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern, the railroad serving Portland, won’t be taken over by rival Canadian Pacific. Canadian Pacific announced …

Walmart shifting to cage-free eggs

 Walmart announced this week it will join the movement to cage-free eggs, with only cage-free eggs in its stores by 2025. Because Walmart is the largest grocery store chain in the country, the shift is expected to help bring down the price of cage-free eggs over time.

Bluffton Motor Works acquired

 A Brazilian company has acquired Bluffton Motor Works LLC, it was announced this week. WEG A.A., based in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, said it plans no major changes in the company’s operations.
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