MAY 7-13, 2012
This week, see what sports marketers think of incoming Colts quarterback Andrew Luck's prospects off the field and read about why city leaders are scrutinizing the new incarnation of Georgia Street. In Focus, find out what recent turnover in the Indiana Supreme Court is likely to mean for the state's legal environment. And in Forefront, columnist Jim Shella says gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence is next in line to answer residency questions.
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Growth tear swells Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group Inc. this year joined the Standard & Poor’s 100 Index, a listing of the nation’s largest and most established companies including Apple, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. The Indianapolis-based company is the only real estate company on the list and is now the largest real estate company in the world.
Read MoreNCAA making itself a target for criticism
The NCAA—the association governing a large swath of college athletics in the United States—has, over the last year, been called hypocritical, authoritarian and flat-out deceptive. Accusations of cronyism and favoritism have come from all corners.
Read MoreQuest to rein in health care costs gives momentum to on-site clinics
Health care firms have opened a flurry of clinics at Hoosier employers the past two years as businesses increasingly embrace the concept as a way to restrain employee health costs.
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New Colts quarterback a ‘marketer’s dream’
Sports marketers call the genuineness and awe-shucks personality of new Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew luck a marketer’s dream. The line is forming to forge both for-profit and not-for-profit partnerships with the No. 1 NFL draft pick.
Read MoreGeorgia Street redevelopment looking old already
The newly spruced-up stretch of Georgia Street between the Indiana Convention Center and Bankers Life Fieldhouse is looking older than its age. Stone pavers are dislodged and stained. The wooden boardwalk is badly discolored. Bollards are askance after taking hits from errant vehicles.
Read MoreWant to check your coat? Now, there’s an app for that
Indianapolis-based upstart CoatChex is preparing the launch of an iPad-based, ticketless coat-check system for bars through which a patron enters his phone number to check a coat and, later, to retrieve it.
Read MoreAfter years of ‘pushing water uphill,’ Emmis now nimble
The Indianapolis media company is on track to have less than $75 million in debt by this summer—down from $1.6 billion before it launched the divestiture of its TV stations seven years ago.
Read MoreSet pricing helps boost diagnostic network’s growth
When the same MRI at one facility costs $600 and at another costs $2,200, Dr. Robert Gregori would call that a business opportunity.
Read MoreButler University arts dean aims to link campus, city
Ronald Caltabiano says the Butler arts festival would feature talent from the university, affiliated organizations like Dance Kaleidoscope and Indianapolis Opera, and “extraordinary” guest artists.
Read MoreFast-food clients fueling furniture-maker’s growth
Facility Concepts’ can-do attitude has cemented the loyalty of clients like Southern Bells—one of the largest Taco Bell franchises in the country—and propelled it from startup consultancy in 2004 to full-fledged manufacturer.
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Indiana high court expected to remain business-friendly
A spate of turnover on the Indiana Supreme Court won’t bring a change in the court’s reputation for consensus-building and consistency, court watchers say.
Read MoreStill buyer’s market for new law school grads
Law firms are taking advantage of having the upper hand with salaries, work expectations.
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MORRIS: Let’s vote our way out of this mess
Politics only gets worse when people stop participating in the process.
Read MoreEDITORIAL: Region’s fate tied to urban core
A conversation is starting about the health of this city’s urban core that everyone in the region should join.
Read MoreBROWN: Why IPS parents rebuff The Mind Trust plan
Stability and quality are what IPS residents want.
Read MoreRACE: 10 East Main brings together ingredients for revitalization
Branded as the 10 East Main Street Business District, the still somewhat spotty and edgy 10th Street is coming back to life serving new bohemians and longtime residents.
Read MoreALTOM: FAA should bring electronic-device policies up to speed
The public no longer accepts hollow proclamations with the same naïve grace.
Read MoreHICKS: Debate rages on about role of Federal Reserve
The Employment Act of 1946 essentially required the Federal Reserve to do two mutually exclusive things: promote full employment and keep inflation low.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Debt, growth must balance for economies to recover
Countries need to reduce debt by cutting costs and raising revenue, but those actions dampen growth.
Read MoreBrooks can help Congress
Susan Brooks is exactly the type of candidate that can implement change.
Read MoreMcIntosh best to cut waste
McIntosh is the only leading candidate to oppose the Washington bailouts and the lone candidate the NRA is endorsing.
Read MoreIBJ events inspired students
The breakfast set a standard for Brebeuf Jesuit’s own Conservation Club in pursuing a conference about living green.
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NFP of NOTE: Partners In Housing
Partners In Housing assists the homeless and people with special needs by eliminating barriers to safe, affordable housing through the creation of beneficial partnerships.
Read MoreInnovator Godfrey recognized for contributions to state’s tech economy
Aprimo founder joins other notables as TechPoint Trailblazer.
Read MoreBioCrossroads launches second seed fund
BioCrossroads Inc. has raised an $8.25 million seed fund in its second attempt to help startup life sciences companies grow to the point where they can attract venture capital or a corporate funder.
Read MoreAirport seeking auctioneer to sell off assortment of cast-offs
Sale of items such as X-ray machines and windsock poles typically raises $1 million for general fund.
Read MoreCharity watchdog flags symphony’s fiscal troubles
ISO says Charity Navigator failed to account for endowment money that should have kept it off “deep trouble” list.
Read MoreFinish Line plans to add 327 jobs as part of expansion
The Indianapolis-based retailer of athletic shoes and apparel said it will add the jobs by 2016 as part of a multimillion-dollar expansion that will upgrade its e-commerce systems.
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