Local marketing firm Raidious acquired by Milwaukee-based agency
The combined firm said it will change its name to Mortenson Kim + Raidious and continue to maintain Indianapolis operations downtown in Pan Am Plaza.
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Indy Star takes heat over cartoon that criticizes Kavanaugh accuser
An editorial cartoon published Sunday by The Indianapolis Star that mocks Christine Blasey Ford drew a flood of complaints on social media Monday, prompting an explanation from the newspaper.
Prominent hotel developer, family foundation donate $30M to Purdue for Union Club upgrade
Purdue announced the gift Saturday during an event to celebrate homecoming and the kickoff of the school’s year-long 150th anniversary celebration, which is themed “Take Giant Leaps.”
Editorial: Plans to revamp AT&T tower, Illinois Building are welcome
We think the city’s plan to provide $16.7 million to help finance construction for two Keystone Realty Group projects downtown totaling $141 million stands up to scrutiny about using public money to help private investment.
UPDATE: Developer lands first office tenant for Bottleworks project
An Indianapolis-based company that launches tech firms said Thursday it would move its office from the 14th floor of the historic Circle Tower on Monument Circle to the Bottleworks District in summer 2020.
Auto parts business to close local distribution center, terminate 83 workers
Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC plans to close a distribution center on the northwest side of Indianapolis over the next six months.
IBJ real estate panel talks apartments, Mass Ave, Castleton
Experts at IBJ’s Commercial Real Estate Power Breakfast said the fundamentals of downtown’s apartment market remain strong.
Retirement shuffles management team at local radio station WTTS-FM
Indianapolis radio station WTTS-FM 92.3 is shaking up its longtime management team, Bloomington-based parent company Sarkes Tarzian Inc. announced Tuesday.
UPDATE: Sports columnist Kravitz confirms impending departure from WTHR
A source told IBJ on Tuesday that Kravitz had been laid off with several others at the top-rated local TV station.
Greenwood approves incentives for potential $80M Amazon project
The mysterious company that is considering building an $80 million distribution facility in Greenwood and creating 1,250 full-time jobs was revealed Monday night during a city council meeting.
French Lick Resort plans $17 million expansion project
The six-story addition will add 56 guestrooms and a sports bar to the southern Indiana tourist destination.
SEC charges local investment adviser, a former math teacher, with fraud
The complaint alleges that the former middle school math teacher “took advantage” of current or former teachers and other workers in public education by selling them “extremely risky securities” that brought her commissions worth $2.5 million.
Former racer Sarah Fisher, partners acquire south-side kart track
A team including former IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher purchased the aging track in a last-ditch effort to prevent the property from being bulldozed.
New Bon-Ton owner has no plan to reopen Carson’s store in Circle Centre
Merrillville-based CSC Generation Holdings Inc., which acquired Bon-Ton’s intellectual property in bankruptcy court, said Indiana was not part of its initial plan to reopen stores.
For-profit educator Harrison College going out of business
Harrison, which was founded in Marion in 1902 as Indiana Business College, said it would close all of its campuses in three states on Sunday.
WISH-TV beefs up weekend schedule with extra news programming
WISH-TV Channel 8 plans to extend its weekend news coverage by a half-hour on Saturdays and Sundays, the station announced this week.
Former Carmel stock broker pleads guilty to fraud
A former Carmel resident pleaded guilty Wednesday to evading taxes on more than $1.2 million in income related to the multimillion sale of a rare painting.
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Fundraising Chaucie’s Place to benefit from Treasure our Children Gala on Sept. 19, 6- 9 p.m. at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. Attire: Semi-Formal. Tickets: $150 for two; $80 for one. Contact olivia@chauciesplace.org. Holliday Park to benefit from Friends of Holliday Park’s Rock the Ruins event on Sept. 22, from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. […]
Editorial: Toll hike for heavy vehicles is smart boost for infrastructure
Finding the money to pay for infrastructure is a trick in an age when “no” is the default answer to any request for across-the-board tax increases.
French Lick Resort continues ‘love affair’ with women’s professional golf
The Senior LPGA Championship, a major event for the Legends Tour, has cemented French Lick Resort’s reputation as a top site for women’s golf tournaments. This year’s tourney is set for Oct. 15-17.