APRIL 11-17, 2011
This week, read about a new NFL requirement that could add to the cost of hosting a Super Bowl and see how China is faring with research and development jobs. In Focus, meet the people behind popular business tweets. And check out the latest insight and analysis in Forefront.
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United Financial Systems slapped with lawsuit
An Indianapolis insurance brokerage disciplined for unauthorized legal practice might now face millions of dollars in claims from more than 4,000 former clients because of a class-action suit filed in Marion Superior Court.
Read MoreControversial legislation could lead to truck-only toll lanes on I-70
Truck-only toll lanes along Interstate 70 are among potential projects that could result from a controversial bill that would allow the governor to authorize toll roads without an OK from the Legislature.
Read MoreRetailers push for online sales taxes
Indiana’s retail lobby is pushing the state to follow a growing number of states passing laws to require online retailers to collect sales tax from customers.
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NFL tells future Super Bowl hosts to prepare for extreme weather
After seeing how snow and ice storms hurt the Super Bowl in Dallas this year, the National Football League is requiring that future host cities be better prepared to deal with inclement weather or disasters.
Read MoreFirm joins race with IU autism drug
The Indiana University School of Medicine has licensed a pediatric psychiatrist’s patent on
an alcohol-dependency drug that the doctor discovered improves the language and social skills of autism patients. IU has licensed the patent to Indianapolis-based Confluence Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Friends taking next step in theater company’s growth
Best friends Cynthia Collins and Judy Fitzgerald open the seventh season of their theater company in the brand new Studio Theatre in Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts.
Read MoreChina making big gains in drug R&D jobs state covets
The total annual cost for one researcher at Lilly might run $300,000 to $350,000 a year. The figure at Crown Bioscience is one-third of that, said a company executive.
Read MoreWishard gives IT firms in health and life sciences a place to test products
TechPoint-led initiative is meant to help bring inventions to market by giving them a trial in real-world setting.
Read MoreCummins spurs launch of mechanical engineering program
This fall, Indiana University-Purdue University at Columbus will roll out its first four-year mechanical engineering program.
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Six faces behind Indianapolis business Twitter handles
Meet the people who tweet for Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, AAA, Butler University and other local businesses.
Read MoreIndianapolis tech experts talk about the local industry
In a question-and-answer forum, leaders weigh in on topics ranging from tech transfer to the future of Aprimo.
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EDITORIAL: Rolls-Royce abatements worth the cost
We think city officials have made a compelling case for stepping up big to secure the future of one of Indianapolis’ largest employers.
Read MoreMORRIS: Firefighters fill convention center
I recently had the opportunity to walk through the exhibit space at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference at the newly expanded Indiana Convention Center. It gave me a great firsthand look at why we invested $275 million expanding the convention center.
Read MoreMARCUS: No statistics on death by pothole
Nothing stirs the imagination like a near-death experience.
Read MoreGUY: Where are the progressives?
Today, a political leader who proposes a higher appropriation to clean streets would be criticized. If he proposed going to the moon, he would be impeached.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Wrangling over budget takes center stage in Legislature
Budget cuts became more painful in the past several years as the national recession drew the fiscal noose tighter on Indiana government income.
Read MoreALTOM: Maybe laptops should come with safety warnings
My laptop has been my willing companion when putting numbers through the centrifuge or springboarding me out into cyberspace.
Read MoreHICKS: Right-to-work laws make economic sense
There is abundant research on the economic effects of right-to-work laws by economists of both the right and left. The results are pretty clear that right-to-work legislation leads to increased employment.
Read MoreHAUKE: Media darlings aren’t always the best stocks
It is interesting that the sectors in the stock market that are doing the best today are fairly boring industries like basic materials and industrial stocks.
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Starfish Initiative gets $1 million to expand student mentoring
Gift from USA Funds will allow organization to help more high-achieving, low-income teens prepare for college.
Read MoreWRTV hires TV veteran Finch as news director
He previously was news director at WISH-TV and special projects producer at WTHR.
Read MoreMiller Brooks fattens client roster
The Zionsville marketing agency recently signed deals with Michigan-based Masco Cabinetry, North Carolina-based BASF, Indianapolis-based Beckman Coulter and California-based HD Supply.
Read MoreNew Legacy Fund president charged with growing asset base
Consultant Terry Anker hired to lead Hamilton County foundation
Read MoreMillennials accustomed to making donations
A recent survey found that 93 percent gave to charity, but gifts were small.
Read MoreSPORTS
The Indianapolis Indians have added a pair of sponsors, and officials for the AAA minor-league baseball franchise are reporting they’ve grown sponsorship revenue from $1.6 million in 2010 to $2 million this year. This month, Indians officials announced sponsorship deals with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and PNC Bank. Financial terms of the deals were not […]
Read MoreNFP of NOTE: Marion County Commission on Youth
MCCOY champions the positive development of youth through leadership on key issues and support of the youth-worker community.
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