Logistics Company to Lay Off 430 in Plainfield

Officials in Fort Wayne will Friday break ground on a 150,000-square-foot shell building. The city says the building aims to boost economic development by attracting businesses looking for more than “shovel-ready” sites.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson has announced the immediate resignation of Joe van Dyk, executive director of the Gary Redevelopment Commission. A.J. Bytnar, a previous city planner for Hobart, will succeed him. Van Dyk will work with the city through September on a part-time basis to complete the City’s Comprehensive Plan update. He has worked for the city since 2012.

Bluffton-based Pretzels, Inc.  has announced it will expand its manufacturing facility in Plymouth. The snack manufacturer says the new space will be fully operational in the second quarter of 2020.

Bloomington-based ag-tech startup The Bee Corp. has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Indianapolis. The company, which specializes in infrared imaging software to help growers who rent beehives for pollination, says it is currently in the process of evaluating potential office space.

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp officially made its change at the top May 2, with Chief Financial Officer Jim Ryan taking over as chief executive officer. He succeeds Bob Jones, who is retiring after 14 years leading the banking company. Jones says Ryan oversaw Old National’s growth into new markets including Indianapolis, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, making him the “perfect successor.” During a Studio(i) interview with both, Jones called Ryan the…