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EDITORIAL: How can a supermajority fail? Ask Indiana Republicans
Voters should be frustrated with GOP leadership—or lack thereof—at the Legislature. But at least they can now dull their distress with beer they buy on Sundays.
Securing venture capital remains central Indiana issue
Six technology leaders and entrepreneurs took part in IBJ’s Technology Power Breakfast at the JW Marriott. Here’s some of what they had to say.
ClearScholar signs two new clients
Indianapolis-based ClearScholar, which provides app-based software to communicate with and engage students, recently announced deals with New Castle School of Trades in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and North American Trade Schools, a private vocational school in Baltimore. The two organizations are using ClearScholar’s platform “to attract new students and create deeper connections with prospective and current […]
Driverless car company partners with Indy 500 winner
Dario Franchitti, winner of three Indianapolis 500 races, including this one in 2012, is helping Coast Autonomous understand how cars respond to drivers. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway) Coast Autonomous, a Pasadena, California-based self-driving-vehicle technology company, has hired three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti as a consultant as it continues to develop its autonomous-vehicle […]
Kelley School launching manufacturing research center at IUPUI
In addition to conducting research, the IU Kelley School Center for Excellence in Manufacturing is expected to “provide strategic and leadership training” for MBA and undergraduate students.
Veteran weather reporter Brewer leaving WISH-TV for new gig
Ken Brewer, a meteorologist at WISH-TV Channel 8 for more than 17 years, will be joining his former boss in the private sector.
Three firms founded at Launch Fishers planning to add 82 jobs
Three fledgling businesses that trace their roots to co-working space Launch Fishers announced growth plans Tuesday that are expected to lead to $2 million in capital investments in Fishers.
Area home builders have busiest February since 2006
Builders filed 481 single-family construction permits in the nine-county area in February, a 37 percent increase over the 351 permits they filed in 2017.
Governor makes utility regulatory leadership moves
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday appointed former state representative David Ober to an open spot on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and promoted interim IURC chairman Jim Huston to chairman.
New Le Peep operator zeroes in on sixth area eatery
Le Peep Restaurants of Indiana was acquired in January by a local investment group intent on making some improvements to the Indianapolis-area restaurants.
Northwest-side office building changes hands in $16.35M deal
Onward Investors LLC announced Monday that it sold the building to Arkansas-based Tempus Realty Partners three years after acquiring it.
Tow Yard equipment, recipes set to hit auction block
Indianapolis-based Key Auctioneers said it will consider offers for the microbrewery’s assets before the April 9 auction.
Speak Easy leader McDowell stepping down
Danielle McDowell, who oversaw a period of rapid growth at the Speak Easy, is leaving her role as executive director of the not-for-profit co-working organization after 2-1/2 years at the helm.
UPDATE: Is ABC broadcasting its last IndyCar season?
A staffer at an ABC affiliate in Georgia tweeted that 2018 would be the network’s last year to broadcast IndyCar races, including the Indy 500. That would put NBC in the driver’s seat, according to earlier remarks by IndyCar boss Mark Miles.
EDITORIAL: Regional cooperation is bigger than an Indy commuter tax
Mayor Joe Hogsett and his team can be credible leaders on the issue if they develop a plan showing how Indianapolis infrastructure will be maintained in the long term.
Flaherty & Collins breaks ground on $41M Kansas City project
The Yards will consist of 232 market-rate apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, and 3,150 square feet of retail space.
Shopping mall jewelry giant planning to weed out hundreds of stores
Signet Jewelers Ltd., which operates at least 18 stores in the Indianapolis area and thousands nationwide, is betting that a shift online can help pull the company out of a sales slump.
UPDATE: Manufacturer SMC planning $68M expansion in Noblesville
The largest private employer in Noblesville is planning a mammoth new facility and dozens of new jobs at its North American headquarters campus.