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EDITORIAL: Liquor stand-off on tap for 2018
Too often, lawmakers ignore what’s in the best interests of consumers. It’s a regrettable vice likely to be on full display next year if legislators honor their promise to tackle a full overhaul of Indiana’s alcohol laws in 2018.
Speedway to ban smoking in grandstands starting in October
Beginning with the Red Bull Air Race, most of the smoke spectators see and smell from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grandstands will waft from exhaust pipes or screeching tires.
Lawsuit targets charters approved by private, religious schools
An education advocacy group has sued the state and a controversial charter school, seeking to block funding because the group argues that it is unconstitutional for private religious institutions to approve charter schools, which are funded by tax dollars.
Sales of existing homes in the Indianapolis area jump 19 percent
Existing-home sales in central Indiana soared in March while rising for the 16th month out of the last 17.
Local software company makes two acquisitions
Indianapolis-based technology company TCC Software Solutions has acquired two business-consulting companies in a deal that is expected to help TCC expand into different markets.
Historic east-side church once again in danger of demolition
The congregation that owns the St. John United Church of Christ in Cumberland says $75,000 needs to be raised within the next few weeks to pay for upkeep or the structure will be demolished as soon as June 1.
Garrison to step down as WIBC talk-show host after 20 years
Conservative radio host Greg Garrison plans to retire from his weekday show in June, he announced Monday on the air.
IBJ takes home awards in annual journalism competition
IBJ won honors at the Society of Professional Journalists’ Best in Indiana contest for coverage of Salesforce, elections, arts, the airport and more.
Marsh preparing to close another seven supermarkets
The seven closings come on top of three other store closures that Marsh confirmed earlier this week.
Speedway takes page from Super Bowl playbook
Allison Melangton is taking a page from her Super Bowl Host Committee playbook to deck out Indianapolis and welcome visitors to this year’s Indianapolis 500. Melangton, CEO of the city’s 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee and now senior vice president of events for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, rolled out “500 Forward” this month, an effort […]
Forecast for 2018 Indy hotel bookings brightens
Suddenly, 2018 isn’t looking as bad for central Indiana hotels as it was just a few months ago. In February, Visit Indy was projecting about 677,000 hotel rooms would be booked in 2018. Now that number is tracking near 715,000. (IBJ photo/Eric Learned) In February, Visit Indy was projecting about 677,000 hotel rooms would be […]
Salesforce sign taking shape on state’s tallest building
The San Francisco-based tech giant’s moniker atop the 48-story skyscraper replaces the Chase logo that adorned the building for years following its acquisition of Bank One.
Denison CEO Pratt departs after 15 years with company
Jeff Line, the parking company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, will take over as president May 1.
Marsh cites ‘weak performance’ for three more store closures
The three closures include a store involved in a lawsuit filed by a landlord that accuses Marsh of not paying rent at the site.
Butler receives $9.4M gift from estate of Indianapolis insurance agent, wife
Butler University said the donation from the estate of Winstan “Bud” Sellick and his wife, Jacqueline, will be shared among athletics, the Lacy School of Business and general university support.
Toyota Industrial plans $17.5M expansion of forklift plant
The company, which makes forklifts and other material-handling equipment, announced Tuesday that it will add 150,000 square feet to its complex, bringing the total to 1.3 million square feet.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment hires Catchings for executive role
Former WNBA standout Tamika Catchings has been named director of player programs and franchise development with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the organization announced Monday afternoon.
Carmel software firm plans expansion, 30 new employees
EduSource pairs its fulltime software engineers with paid student apprentices to build custom software for its clients.