Year gets off to slower start for Indianapolis-area homebuilders
A slowdown in home construction that began in central Indiana in late 2018 continued into the new year.
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Shelbyville hospital to partner with YMCA on indoor pool, health center
Major Health Partners is providing most of the money for the project—$15 million—and the city of Shelbyville and Shelby County each are committing nearly $1.6 million.
Butler lands alumni gifts for business school, athletics
Two separate donations will help fund the McGould Investment Room in the Andre B. Lacy School of Business and the Matt White Court in the Efroymson Family Gym.
Scotty’s Brewhouse in Noblesville closes suddenly
The Scotty's Brewhouse in Noblesville has abruptly closed, the Indianapolis-based restaurant and bar chain announced Wednesday, marking the fifth closure for Scotty’s since the end of last year.
EDITORIAL: With field set for mayor’s race, it’s time for thoughtful debate
Republican Jim Merritt—who has represented an Indianapolis district in the state Senate for nearly two decades—will take on Mayor Joe Hogsett in what is already proving to be a more spirited contest than the race four years ago.
CIB in ‘early stages’ of search for new leader
Capital Improvement Board President Melina Kennedy said her organization has received “quite a few” local and national applicants to replace longtime Executive Director Barney Levengood.
Pacers looking for new customer sales system
The Capital Improvement Board on Feb. 4 put out a request for bids for a new point-of-sale system to be used throughout Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Arts Council names longtime marketing exec as new CEO
Julie Goodman will take the job March 4, replacing Dave Lawrence, who stepped down in August after 19 years with the organization, including the past nine as president and CEO.
Carmel-based software firm acquired in $32M deal
Determine Inc., a 23-year-old publicly traded software company that has yet to turn an annual profit, is set to be acquired by a New Jersey-based company.
CBD retailer to open as many as 108 stores in Simon malls
The first store is expected to open in Indianapolis in March at Castleton Square, Simon Property Group and Green Growth Brands announced Monday.
Indianapolis doesn’t instantly revive Amazon pursuit after NYC report
Several cities were quick to renew their courtship of Amazon after a report Friday that the e-commerce giant was reconsidering its plan to open a 25,000-worker H2Q campus in New York City. Indianapolis wasn’t among them.
Centier Bank names new Indy-area market president
Based in Merrillville, Centier has 61 banking centers throughout the state, including six in the Indianapolis area.
Editorial: Support for cigarette-tax hike should be too strong to ignore
Too many legislators are afraid of being attacked in the next election for raising taxes. Fear of being “primaried” over a tax hike—even one most people support—is one of the sad byproducts of a system where gerrymandered “safe” districts in too many instances make general-election results a foregone conclusion.
Indiana reports record small-business growth
Indiana saw record small-business growth in 2018, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. announced Feb. 1. The agency said its Indiana Small Business Development Center helped launch 318 businesses in 2018, a new record for the organization. The center also helped Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses create 1,265 jobs and generate $97.9 million of capital infusion. Additionally, […]
Guidon moves to new offices in renovated 1960s building
Guidon Design did extensive renovations at 1221 N. Pennsylvania St. before moving its offices there on Feb. 1. (Photo courtesy of Guidon Design) Architecture and engineering firm Guidon Design has moved to a newly refurbished space at 1221 N. Pennsylvania St. in the city’s Old Northside neighborhood. The 22,400-square-foot energy-efficient space, originally built in 1960, […]
Not-for-profit for visually impaired names blind CEO
Jeffrey Mittman served for 21 years in the U.S. Army, including several combat tours. He was blinded in 2005 when the vehicle he was driving in Iraq was hit by an improvised explosive device.
IndyStar investigative reporter to depart for USA Today
Marisa Kwiatkowski was one of three Star journalists whose series on the sexual abuse of gymnasts led to a national outcry on the topic and a guilty verdict against Dr. Larry Nassar.
UPDATE: IndyGo to accelerate schedule for Red Line construction
Speeding up construction is expected to shave four months off the 13-mile bus line project.
Former Carmel stock broker sentenced to 18 months in prison
Brian Gimelson, 48, pleaded guilty to evading taxes on more than $1.2 million in income related to the multimillion sale of a rare painting.