Davis’ departure could cost millions
Five weeks ago, Ball State quarterback Nate Davis’ stock was rising faster than Mel Kiper Jr.’s hairdo. Two games (both ugly losses), and heaven knows how many QB fumbles later (actually, it was…
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Gordon enlists local track designer
Locally based race track designer Paxton Waters’ engine is burning white hot despite the freezing temperatures outside. While the race season is dormant, Waters’ business is pedal to the metal. “It doesn’t matter…
The Music Mill is closing
The restaurant, bar and concert venue Music Mill plans to shut down next month after a four-year run at 3720 E. 82nd St. near the Fashion Mall…
Fisher demos race simulators
Indy Racing League team owner and driver Sarah Fisher this week signed an endorsement deal with SimCraft Racing Simulators. Fisher will appear at the company’s booth Jan. 8-11 at the 2009 International Consumer…
Local firm becoming NFL power
Even as the economy tanks, locally based MainGate Inc. continues to ink major merchandising deals. This week, MainGate signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. This comes on the heels of a…
Holidays not bright for Finish Line-WEB ONLY
The Finish Line Inc. had a rough holiday season as traffic and sales fell and customers flocked to lower-priced merchandise, squeezing margins. Same-store sales for the Indianapolis-based retailer fell 6.8 percent in December, CEO Glenn S. Lyon said in a conference call with Wall Street analysts this morning. The company yesterday reported third-quarter results that […]
Finish Line narrows third-quarter losses-WEB ONLY
The Finish Line Inc. reported today that its sales fell 4.4 percent to $257 million in the third quarter, but the locally based athletic retailer still managed to reduce its inventories and narrow a quarterly loss compared to the same period last year. Same-store sales fell 3.3 percent for the chain of 700 stores in […]
Glass hits ground running at IU
Fred Glass, who officially took over as Indiana’s athletic director Jan. 2, hasn’t taken long to become ensconced in academia. Even before Glass filled the office vacated by Rick Greenspan, he sat down…
Hoosiers have reason to celebrate
Yes, there is some joy in Hoosierland today. And no it’s not because Pittsburgh is No. 1 in the college basketball poll. Well, actually that is the reason—kind of.
In a season that finds…
Scotty’s opens; Tango is next
Now that Scotty’s Brewhouse has officially opened, what do you think so far of the revamped Jefferson Plaza? The original renderings are here. The…
Fan support determines future
While Indianapolis Colts coaches—and fans—are asking themselves if there are some soft spots in the roster, the team’s sales and marketing executives are pondering a different question: Is the fan base soft?
They’re about…
Phase 10 inventor’s lawsuit sets up high-stakes fight
The man who created Phase 10 is suing to yank Plainfield-based Fundex Games’ rights to make and market the popular card game.
Manning owes local fans exclusivity
There’s a simple reason why Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is spilling his guts to Sports Illustrated and ESPN this week about his knee injury and rehabilitation process earlier this year, and not…
NFL Pro Bowl may come to Indy
Indianapolis appears to be in the running to host the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl. Today, league officials confirmed they are moving the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami, the Super Bowl host city that…
Time to Tango?
Looks like the Taste of Tango will get off the ground after all. Workers yesterday installed a black awning on the building’s brown facade (fashion…
Office building getting a new look
A four-story building at Washington and Delaware streets downtown is getting a full makeover. The 11,000-square-foot property is being marketed to retail users for the first floor and office for the other three. No tenants have committed yet, said Harvey…
Colts MVP?
While all eyes are focused on quarterback Peyton Manning, I like to look a little further down the Indianapolis Colts’ pay scale for hidden gems. These are the players guys like Colts President…
Turmoil forces National City sale
After a 17-year run in Indianapolis, National City’s trademark green signs are set to be replaced with the blue of Pittsburgh-based
PNC Financial.
Recession, lockdown of credit hammers businesses of all sizes
Stock markets fell, jobs disappeared, and the outlook for the economy seemed to grow grimmer by the week in 2008. Banks, real estate developers, retailers and manufacturers took some of the worst hits, but all types of businesses in central
Indiana felt the pain.
Indiana banks accepting TARP funding
Many of Indiana’s banks jumped at the chance to apply for a share of the federal government’s capital-infusion program, and
ones that win approval likely will accept the funds designed to shore up still-healthy financial institutions.