Apartments, commercial space planned for innovation district
Luxury apartments and mixed-use commercial space will soon be part of Purdue University’s Discovery Park District.
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Panelists discuss funding startups, attracting talent
Panelists from a broad range of life sciences fields shared their insights on key issues during IBJ's Life Sciences Power Breakfast on May 3.
Editorial: Congress should approve Sen. Todd Young’s bill to boost smoking age
The measure is especially important after the Indiana General Assembly’s failed to act on a similar proposal as well as a bill that would have significantly increased the cigarette tax. That’s despite strong support for both bills from a broad spectrum of business, religious, health and not-for-profit organizations.
Local maker of organic oils rakes in $9.5M in venture funding
The round of financing was led by Indianapolis-based HG Ventures, which is the corporate venture arm of a major shareholder in Biosynthetic Technologies.
International joint venture planning $29.5M plant in Rushville, up to 250 jobs
The facility would process maize straw from as many as 150,000 acres of cornfields annually into a peat moss substitute for agriculture and foam products for material science uses.
Flaherty & Collins opens Sullivan apartment project
The project created 40 apartments, which are spread across two restored historic structures and new construction on the downtown square.
Taft brings aboard real estate attorneys
Chelsea Ringlespaugh Spickelmier and Nicholas Mollmann are new associates in the law firm's Indianapolis office.
Tennessee real estate firm pays $47M for Methodist building
The seller was The Sanders Trust of Birmingham, Alabama. The trust—co-founded by Hall of Fame National Football League quarterback Bart Starr—acquired the building in 2009.
Seed company Beck’s plans $62M expansion of Hamilton County HQ
The Atlanta-based company said the expansion would double its processing capacity and add 56 jobs over the next few years.
Longtime local tech exec, advocate Harold Apple dead at 74
Apple co-founded the Indiana Software Association and the Indiana Information Technology Association, which merged to form TechPoint, the state’s leading technology advocacy and trade group.
Lugar’s less-partisan approach should guide public discourse
Richard Lugar, the former mayor of Indianapolis and six-term U.S. senator who died April 28, set so many good examples for us to follow that it’s impossible to address them all in one place. But we hope the tributes and recollections that have poured forth since his passing impart some lessons that will stick. Lugar […]
Society of Professional Journalists leader resigns after one year in post
The Indianapolis-based Society of Professional Journalists is looking for a new executive director after the departure of Alison Bethel McKenzie.
Downtown ceremony to honor Lugar’s life set for Monday morning
The event is expected to include brief remarks from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett, as well as a wreath laying and moment of silence.
Richard Lugar remembered as public servant, diplomat, ‘legendary role model’
Dozens of tributes to Richard Lugar rolled in on Sunday as news spread of the death of the former Indianapolis mayor and U.S. senator from Indiana.
Richard Lugar, former Indianapolis mayor and giant of foreign policy, dies
The Indianapolis native served two terms as mayor, orchestrating the unification of the city and the outlying parts of Marion County. He went on to serve 36 years in the U.S. Senate.
Conner Prairie reports second-highest attendance in its history
Museum officials announced the latest attendance mark Thursday in a public meeting that unveiled the newly renovated Chinese House and the brand new Bluffs at Conner Prairie event venue.
UPDATE: Celadon ordered to pay $42 million after admitting securities fraud
The Indianapolis-based trucking company admitted to “filing materially false and misleading statements to investors and falsifying books, records and accounts,” federal prosecutors said. One former executive also was charged with fraud.
Editorial: Lawmakers made right call in fully funding 21 Fund
The 21 Fund’s purpose has meandered a bit since it was created in 1999, but it always has been dedicated in some way to encouraging research, technology and innovation. And that investment is key to maintaining the state’s efforts to create a vibrant tech community.
Sales of area existing homes fall for fourth straight month
Marion County, however, saw a 4.7 percent increase in closed home sales in March amid rising inventories.
Fruit-flavoring firm to open $11M plant in Greenwood
California Custom Fruits, whose products include fruit bases for yogurts, will erect a 65,000-square-foot plant in the Greenwood Park at 65 South industrial park.