DEC. 6-12, 2024
During the holiday shopping season, it’s all too easy to handle your gift list via Amazon and other giant e-commerce retailers. David Lindquist asks local independent retailers about the lengths they will go to make an in-person sale via face-to-face customer service. Also in this week’s issue, Mickey Shuey explores how Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office is trying to reorganize the city’s economic development apparatus to get a better shot at landing new companies and high-paying jobs. And Daniel Bradley outlines efforts to develop the now-quiet State Road 47 exit on Interstate 65 in Boone County.
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Economic development overhaul gives Mayor’s Office more control
The plan is meant to streamline discussions among the city, existing businesses and companies considering Indianapolis for expansion or relocation.
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In the Amazon era, independent retailers make it personal to keep customers coming back
To compete with the e-commerce giant, independent retailers rely on something people can’t find online: in-person customer service.
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Q&A with Heather Givans: Crimson Tate owner builds following by designing fabric, quilts
Givans’ signature fabric designs, inspired by topics such as books and hiking, have been distributed worldwide by New Jersey-based Windham Fabrics since 2015. Meanwhile, her 19 quilting and craft patterns are sold under the Crimson Tate brand.
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Boone County prepares for development at quiet I-65 interchange
County leaders are working to create the 65/47 Economic Development Area, the first step toward spurring business and residential development.
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Nonprofit aims to help seniors, disabled stay at home
Home Repairs for Good serves Marion County homeowners who are at least 62 years old or have a disability and are at or below 150% of the federal poverty line.
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Derek Schultz: Rivalry rage
However, throughout the rest of the country Saturday in college football’s rivalry football, many displays went beyond rivalry pettiness. In fact, if we’re adding them all up, IU’s fake punt doesn’t even register on the “out for blood” scale.
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Pianos by Charles R. Walter Piano Co.
Founded: 1969 History: Charles R. Walter Pianos, based in Elkhart, is among the few remaining U.S.-based piano makers. It’s also the oldest family-run American piano company. Charles R. Walter worked as head of piano design and development engineering at C.G. Conn—an instrument maker founded in Elkhart in 1876—where he researched musical acoustics. Walter purchased the […]
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ISO planning major facelift for Hilbert Circle Theatre
The overhaul would include construction of a new rooftop event space and outdoor terrace overlooking Monument Circle, a revamp of lounge areas, and a new covered walkway and entryway along the Scioto Street alley.
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City set to buy Simon-owned parking lot in proposed stadium district
The site is currently an 80-space surface parking lot operated by Indianapolis-based Denison Parking as well as the Presidential Place pocket park operated by Indy Parks.
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Indianapolis Airport Authority gets OK from FAA to close heliport
The Federal Aviation Administration has informed the Indianapolis Airport Authority it can move ahead with decommissioning the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport property to make way for the site’s eventual redevelopment.
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Soaring Medicaid expenses foreshadow tough decisions but Braun says he won’t cut program access
Lawmakers are holding their collective breath in anticipation of Dec. 17 forecasts for tax receipts and Medicaid needs that will determine how they’ll proceed with writing the state’s next two-year budget and funding priorities like education.
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Editorial: When you buy local, you support small businesses and community
Central Indiana is full of places to buy amazing gifts, whether your friends or loved ones are looking for something practical or they’re after something special.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Gov. Holcomb takes Indiana to the world
Let’s keep up the strong efforts to attract job-creating foreign direct investment to Indiana as Gov. Mike Braun and team craft the next iteration of Indiana’s economic development playbook.
Read MoreLeonard Hoops: Cultural Trail connects people, places and purpose
With its expansion, including the newest South Street addition, we’re breaking down both physical and perceived barriers between neighborhoods, businesses and attractions.
Read MoreKristin Jones: This holiday season, give the gift of PBM accountability
These insurance middlemen are glaring examples of the consequences of a vertically integrated health care system, and they will continue to take advantage of Hoosier patients until federal legislation passes to hold them accountable.
Read MoreJalene Hahn: Managing the transitions after our ‘lifequakes’
Half of our adult lives are spent in transition.
Read MoreMandy Haskett: Cheer up, things get worse! Thoughts on embracing midlife.
Humans vastly underestimate the ways in which we’ll change over the next 10 years.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Unchecked consumption and the dilemma that follows
Unfortunately, some consumers have difficulty restricting their consumption of certain types of products or services.
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Triton Brewing Co. to close after 13 years at Fort Ben
Triton Brewing Co., known for its Rail Splitter IPA, was an early participant in the rise of Indianapolis craft beer makers.
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Aldi poised to open its first store in Whitestown
Aldi operates 84 stores in Indiana, including one other store in Boone County and four in neighboring Hamilton County.
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Indiana GOP chairman Randy Head steps down
Head has returned to full-time status at Indianapolis-based law firm Krieg DeVault as a member of its governmental affairs team.
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Applications for new homes jump 29% in central Indiana
Only one county in the nine-county Indy area reported a year-over-over decrease in single-family building permit filings in October.
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2024 CFO of the Year: Matt Albrecht
Matt Albrecht is responsible for oversight of all financial activities at Pacers Sports & Entertainment, with a goal to ensure accurate financial reporting for management and ownership while maintaining and improving the organization’s efficiencies, processes and internal controls.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Gary Larson
Gary Larson handles accounting and financial reporting, treasury operations, risk management and internal audits for Wabash-based Ford Meter Box Co., which manufactures waterworks products.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Brittney Turner
As CFO, secretary and treasurer at F.A. Wilhelm Construction, Brittney Turner oversees a 31-person accounting/finance/payroll team. She provides oversight of four controllers at affiliated companies, leads human resources and works closely with risk management.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Dawn Underwood
Dawn Underwood oversees accounting, finance, payroll, IT and safety for the Morales Group, a recruitment and staffing agency.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Clarissa Nowlin
Clarissa Nowlin brings more than 36 years of experience to PME, which provides staffing and other services.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Stacey Anderson
Stacey Anderson is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities for Ambrose Property Group’s real estate funds and management company.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Adam Rupp
Adam Rupp oversees the finance team, IT, human resources and risk management at Midwest Mole, a business that provides boring, tunneling, directional drilling and railroad services throughout the country.
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Octavius T. Molton
Octavius Molton’s role at Damar Services is “to be a key member of the executive team and to help not only develop strategy but execute it.”
Read More2024 CFO of the Year: Katie Shields
Katie Shields is responsible for financial planning and oversight, human resources, technology, operations and facilities at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc., where she’s helped manage a growing budget and an influx of endowment funding.
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