JUNE 13-19, 2011
This week, read about what led to a prolific local developer's bankruptcy filing and see which Indianapolis television station is at the top of the local news ratings. In the latest installment of our "Testing Reform" series, we explore why education leaders want to help high schools collect information about graduates. Also, see what's on our columnists' minds in Forefront. And check out our annual Corporate Citizenship supplement.
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Angie’s List eyes expansion sites outside Indianapolis
Consumer ratings service Angie’s List is scoping locations for hundreds of new employees the fast-growing firm plans to hire. And unlike past expansions, it’s looking beyond its East Washington Street headquarters—and Indianapolis.
Read MoreCritics: City’s effort to help ex-offenders ineffective
Three years after Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard launched a city office designed to help ex-offenders avoid a repeat prison visit, some of those original supporters say the city’s Office of Re-Entry Initiatives not only has fallen short of that goal but has accomplished little else.
Read MoreBlack Expo aims for more family friendliness
Indiana Black Expo is working to overcome last summer’s shootings and a recent staff mutiny, but observers say the root of the problem is declining interest among African-American adults in its signature event.
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Arizona project bankrupts local developer Bodner
Bruce Bodner, a quiet but prolific local developer who in the late 1990s bought and revitalized two of downtown’s most recognizable buildings, has filed for bankruptcy after making a doomed bet in Arizona.
Read MoreHigh schools still track students after graduation
Even after 45 seniors from Indianapolis Metropolitan High School grabbed their diplomas and threw their mortar boards at a June 4 commencement, they knew they wouldn’t lose touch with their school. It’s not allowed at Indy Met.
Read MoreWTHR maintains ratings lead in local news
WTHR-TV Channel 13 retained its position during the May sweeps period as the most-watched station for news in central Indiana, earning top ratings among the four local television newscasters during eight of the 10 time slots in which it airs local news.
Read MoreEffort to save minority car dealer lands Bill Mays in ditch
PNC Bank last month sued Mays, one of the city’s most prominent black businessmen, charging he defaulted on a $3.5 million loan he received in 2008 that has an unpaid balance of $2 million.
Read MoreLocally based Business Furniture expands into Illinois, Iowa
New markets to be added later this year are expected to double the company’s sales within five years.
Read MoreAnson Group CEO thrives on helping clients work with FDA
Colleen Hittle became CEO and sole owner of the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical and medical device consulting firm in April.
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Indiana edges toward education guarantees
The state is moving to adopt a system that ensures more high school graduates can perform in college or on the job.
Read MoreImpact of new Indiana voucher law may not be felt for years
Parents, schools need time to sift details, experts say.
Read MoreGUILLAUME: Front-load investment in the next generation of workers
Rate of return on early childhood education is much greater than spending in later years of school, research shows.
Read MoreDWYER: Hiring costs can be sliced when industry cooperates
Manufacturers and distributors often avoid existing training programs.
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EDITORIAL: Aiding ex-offenders helps us all
Mayor Greg Ballard wisely put a spotlight on the reintegration of ex-offenders into society when he created the city’s Office of Re-entry in 2008. The effort had piles of promise.
Read MoreMAURER: Hologram offers a historical experience like no other
Forget Elvis. I saw Bobby Kennedy last week. I swear. It’s true.
Read MoreMARCUS: Check out this regional cooperation
About 48 hours after the exciting finish of this year’s Indy 500 race, Mayors Wayne Seybold, R-Marion, and Greg Goodnight, D-Kokomo, announced the formation of the Midwest Automotive Loop.
Read MoreWHEELER: A case for improving city’s balance sheet
Education is an investment in which our city is expected to see a positive rate of return for every dollar invested and every degree earned.
Read MoreHICKS: Indiana an economic anomaly in Midwest
We Hoosiers are an economic anomaly, an island of growth and resurgent prosperity.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Lackluster market forecast favors large U.S. stocks
One thing that does stand out is that, on balance, these returns are not exactly going to get investors to sit up and get excited.
Read MoreCommunity lost important builder
For nearly two decades, Lloyd Tucker quietly plied his trade as a pioneer in urban redevelopment.
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Indianapolis ad firm helps Sun King Brewing launch app
Brewery wants relevant platform for its social media outreach.
Read MoreChallenger in Indianapolis mayoral race releases sustainability plan
Among Melina Kennedy’s priorities is educating residents and businesses about recycling and making it more convenient.
Read MoreR.Lynda clothing boutique pulls plug on venture before opening
Construction of the shop at Traders Point Shopping Center was already underway.
Read MoreEvangelical Baptist Missions settles legal dispute with IT vendor
Local not-for-profit said Ohio company was holding its website hostage.
Read MoreFranciscan, IU Health woo more docs
So much for that prediction. A week after a report declared Indianapolis hospitals near saturation on physician hiring, two more deals were announced.
Read MoreActor Ed Begley to bring star power to Indiana energy conference
Begley is famously obsessed with making his home more energy-efficient—and for driving his wife nuts.
Read MorePROXY CORNER: Emmis Communications Corp.
Emmis Communications Corp., headquartered on Monument Circle, is a media company that owns radio stations and magazines.
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