Hurco shares jump after manufacturer reports record sales
Quarterly sales in Hurco’s European region rose to $44.1 million, a 31 percent jump over the same period of 2017.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters buys Meridian Street building for new HQ
The not-for-profit, which matches at-risk children with adult mentors, expects to begin renovations on the 20,000-square-foot building by mid-October, with completion scheduled for April.
Indiana-based company to resurrect Carson’s, other Bon-Ton stores
The company said it was in “advanced discussions with landlords” about reopening stores in Indiana and several other states. Bon-Ton closed 15 stores in Indiana this year, including the Carson’s in Circle Centre mall.
Franklin College lands $2M gift from former Eli Lilly executive
The money will be used to create a super endowment that will help fund future projects in perpetuity, Franklin College President Thomas Minar said.
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Corporate Philanthropy Managed Health Services is partnering with Indy Reads, a nonprofit that offers literacy training and education. Circulation and Lyft will also support members with low literacy and encourage them to take literacy classroom training. Elevate Indianapolis has partnered with the Fred S. Klipsch Educators College of Marian University to establish “The Elevate Scholarship […]
EDITORIAL: When attacking crime, recidivism, invest public dollars in what works
Elected officials, who’ve been stymied by the problems of crime and growing prison populations, should seriously consider supporting RecycleForce.
Contract packaging firm to terminate 86 workers in plant closure
In a notice to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Quality Packaging Specialists International LLC said it would begin eliminating employees this month.
Indians finish No. 2 in minor league attendance after late turnstile surge
Fans came on strong as the season wound down, pushing overall attendance at Victory Field past the 600,000 mark for the sixth year in a row.
Regions Bank names new market executive in central Indiana
Erik Miner succeeds Leslie Carter-Prall, who was recently promoted to leader of private wealth management throughout Regions’ entire 15-state territory.
Purdue Polytechnic eliminates Broad Ripple High School from site search
Purdue Polytechnic High School on Friday announced it was no longer considering the former Broad Ripple High School building as a site for its second Indianapolis location.
Republic attracts 600 applications for first aviation training school class
The first group of future pilots at the Leadership in Flight Training, or LIFT, Academy will begin training Tuesday at the school at Indianapolis International Airport.
Records for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2018
Here are the records listings for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2018.
EPA begins cleanup of toxic south-side commercial property
The city-owned site on South Tibbs Avenue served as an oil-collection, storage and transfer facility for decades before being abandoned in 1993.
Images from this year’s Indy 500 become track’s default street view in Google Maps
A Google Street View team circled the 2-1/2 mile track by truck—taking 360-degree images along the way—just minutes before the green flag dropped for this year’s race.
EDITORIAL: Lilly acted inappropriately when it pulled logo off Daly’s car
We understand that companies face difficult decisions when it comes to protecting their brands. But IBJ posits that Lilly’s decision to punish a race car driver for something his father said before he was born is the kind of decision that can set back progress made on racial tolerance and equality.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace for August 31, 2018
While the number of homes for sale has crept up through the summer, the available inventory still lags last year significantly.
All-Star Real Estate Agents: The Indy area’s top teams and solo sellers
Three longtime high performers retain the top spots in IBJ’s All-Star team rankings, while Mike Duncan marks 20 years as an agent by topping IBJ’s list of solo stars.
Noodles & Co. makes downtown closure permanent after flood
The restaurant closed July 30 when a vehicle fire in the World of Wonders parking garage for Circle Centre mall led to a flood. It never reopened.
Longtime Indianapolis Housing Agency leader announces retirement
Rufus “Bud” Myers is retiring as executive director of the Indianapolis Housing Agency after nearly 18 years in the position, the IHA announced Wednesday.
Indianapolis produce distributor buys Noblesville food-service company
Indianapolis-based produce distributor IF&P Foods LLC has acquired Noblesville-based convenience food service company Cibus Fresh Inc., the companies announced Tuesday.