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.
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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.
Alice Dye remembered as pioneering figure in golf course design
Known as the “First Lady of Golf Architecture,” Alice Dye was an dominant figure in golf design in partnership with her husband, Pete Dye, and as an amateur player. The Indianapolis native died Friday at age 91.
Financial services firm inks deal to sponsor Indianapolis 500
Financial services firm Gainbridge has reached a multiyear deal to become the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500, race officials announced Thursday. It becomes just the second presenting sponsor in the race’s history.
Editorial: Hoosier businesses have role in developing ‘sense of place’
The push to create a stronger sense of place in central Indiana could benefit the community at large, of course. But the biggest advocates of such efforts are business leaders concerned about attracting the best talent, and we love the idea that each one of them could take on a little of the responsibility for making the city a more attractive place to live and work.
Drug shows promise against blood cancer
Researchers, led by Purdue chemistry professor Herman O. Sintim, are developing a series of drug compounds they say have shown promise in treating acute myeloid leukemia.
Red Bull Air Race returning to Indianapolis for at least one more year
The local event is one of eight races on the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championship circuit and the only one scheduled for North America.
Carmel software firm plans to expand, add 50 employees
Software company Tendly LLC, which began doing business under the name MomentPath in November, expects to move into a larger office space as part of the expansion plan.
UPDATE: Afternoon anchor Hasnie leaving Fox59 for national news gig
WXIN-TV Channel 59 news anchor and investigative reporter Aishah Hasnie has taken a job with Fox News Channel as an anchor and news correspondent. Meanwhile, Fox59 also is losing a digital reporter.