BUSINESS

BSU intern joins CR

Ball State University senior Kaytee Lorentzen will serve as an intern with The Commercial Review this summer.

Tyson makes bid for Hillshire

Tyson Foods Inc. announced this week it wants to acquire The Hillshire Brands Company for $6.8 billion, or $50 per share, in cash. The Tyson proposal is an alternative to Hillshire’s previously announced agreement to acquire Pinnacle Foods Inc.

April permits top $1.3 million

Building permits were issued for more than $1.3 million in new construction in April in Jay County. The largest project was a pair of confined feeding buildings for turkeys being built by Brad Mann at 4513 E. 600 South.

Meeker 77th on Forbes list

Portland native Mary Meeker has been listed in the 77th spot on Forbes magazine’s guide to the 100 most powerful women.

Ardagh plan approved

The final piece of the puzzle has come together for Ardagh Group’s acquisition of Verallia North America, including the glass container plant in Dunkirk.

Shop offers vintage fashion

Women looking for a place to find vintage and unique clothing have a new place to shop in Jay County.

May permits top $632,000

Building permits were issued for more than $632,000 in new construction in May in Jay County.

Tyson is winner in Hillshire fight

Tyson Foods Inc. this week won its battle to acquire Hillshire Brands, the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and other name brand foods.

Leadership class offered

Ivy Tech Corporate College in partnership with John Jay Center for Learning is offering a one-day class for leaders.

Valentine Feed set for opening

The upcoming opening of a feed and supply store in Portland will allow residents to stay in the county for agricultural products, instead of traveling elsewhere.

CenturyLink honored by group

CenturyLink Inc., which provides telephone services to much of Jay County, was named the 2014 Company of the Year by the Indiana Telecommunications Association.

Firm collects food, money

CenturyLink collected thousands of pounds of food as well as more than $750,000 during its Backpack Buddies Feed the Children Food Drive in June.

Restaurant renovation

The restaurant business is known to be one of the riskiest, and the owners of a renovated local staple know that weight.

Tyson begins stock purchases

Tyson Foods Inc. has begun its cash tender offer for all the outstanding shares of the Hillshire Brands Co.

Rural home tops permit list

Building permits were issued for more than $867,000 in new construction in June in Jay County.
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