IEDC reports another record-setting year for job commitments
The state’s lead economic development agency on Tuesday said that it has already surpassed last year’s annual record for job commitments.
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‘Bob & Tom’ signs programming extension with 13 iHeartMedia stations
“The Bob & Tom Show” has aired weekday mornings on the iHeartMedia stations involved in the deal for at least 15 years.
Holiday Wish List
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most. This is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to make tax-deductible gifts in the spirit of the season.
Party-ready sweet treats from the IBJ staff
As we at IBJ get ready for our own holiday gatherings, we thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite festive recipes.
Indiana sees highest turnout for midterm election in 24 years
Voter turnout in Indiana’s Nov. 6 general midterm election hit its highest percentage since 1994, with more than half of elected voters casting a vote.
Editorial: City would benefit if Hogsett faces stiff re-election fight
It’s preposterous that Republicans find themselves in this predicament. There are plenty of issues on which Hogsett should be vulnerable, from last spring’s pothole catastrophe to his continued struggles to combat violent crime.
High-profile software firm Mobi acquired by New Jersey firm
The buyer, Tangoe Inc., said Mobi’s offices will remain in Zionsville and will serve as headquarters for the combined company’s managed mobility services, operations.
High Alpha raises $14 million to launch latest tech company
The software-as-a-service company, launched Wednesday, will be led by well-known local tech executive Scott McCorkle.
Longtime CEO Gilbert stepping down from Carmel-based software firm
The CEO and co-founder of one of the Indianapolis area’s oldest and largest software firms announced plans Tuesday to retire early next year.
State fines investment firm $450K for ‘deficiencies’ in Indiana
Investment firm LPL Financial has agreed to pay a civil penalty for "various deficiencies" related to supervision of its Indiana operations, the Secretary of State’s office said Monday.
UPDATE: WISH-TV owner to pay $4.1B for owner of WXIN, WTTV
To complete a deal, Nexstar Media Group Inc. and Tribune Media Co. will likely have to sell off one of their Indianapolis stations to comply with FCC regulations.
Heritage Group founder Fehsenfeld remembered as ‘revolutionary builder’
Fred M. Fehsenfeld, who died Nov. 28 at 94, built an Indianapolis-based company that employs 6,500 people around the world in the core industries of environmental and remediation, specialty chemicals and fuel products, and construction and materials.
Digital marketing firm planning downtown expansion
Spur Interactiv announced plans Friday to add 33 employees in downtown Indianapolis by the end of 2022.
WISH-TV reshuffles Daybreak anchoring lineup after loss of Lowrey
WISH, the local CW affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group Inc., announced Thursday that it plans beef up anchor roles for three existing on-air employees.
Editorial: Lawmakers should work with CIB to fund sports, convention upgrades
But it will be important to see where the Capital Improvement Board sets its priorities before IBJ endorses a final plan.
Auto-auction giant KAR buying European online-auction firm for at least $103M
KAR CEO Jim Hallett said the purchase of Belgium-based CarsOnTheWeb "will instantly anchor KAR in the international marketplace."
Central Indiana existing-home sales show monthly increase
Sales and prices for existing homes were both on the rise in October in the 15-county area, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Area builders still seeing rising demand for homes, but pace is slowing
Indianapolis builders saw the smallest monthly increase in applications in the past year in October, and six of the area’s nine counties saw declining permit filings
State police collect unused medicines
Indiana State Police collected more than a ton of expired and unwanted prescription medications Oct. 27 as part of the national “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Franciscan clinic in Greenwood smaller than originally planned
Franciscan Health has opened an 87,000-square-foot clinic in Greenwood offering urgent care, primary care and specialty care. The clinic, at 1703 W. Stones Crossing Road, opened Nov. 14. It is called Franciscan Health at Stones Crossing. With a price tag of $35 million, it’s the biggest investment for Franciscan in central Indiana since it spent $300 million […]