Pence extends minimum energy standards for buildings
The outgoing governor was set to let the rules expire on Jan. 1. A Department of Homeland Security spokesman says new outdoor stage rules are also in the works.
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Allegion acquires Tennessee-based Republic Doors & Frames
Republic, which makes hollow metal doors and frames, had sales of $20 million in 2015.
Longtime Indiana Avenue bar, restaurant closing
Bourbon Street Distillery at 361 Indiana Ave. will serve its last customers on Friday, after 15 years in business.
Ex-state commerce secretary takes job with Bose McKinney
Outgoing Gov. Mike Pence appointed Victor Smith to serve as the state’s secretary of commerce in January 2013.
Sports apparel maker planning to add 192 workers at local plant
BSN Sports LLC plans to spend $2.4 million to improve its sportswear production facility on the city’s northwest side.
RV maker to add 425 jobs in LaGrange County
Forest River Manufacturing is purchasing four buildings in LaGrange, with the first in operations this month.
WTHR reporter says he’s leaving journalism
Jeremy Brilliant came to the station a decade ago.
PROXY CORNER: Horizon Bancorp
Horizon Bancorp, 515 Franklin Square, Michigan City, Indiana 46360, operates 58 offices in Michigan and Indiana, including locations in Bargersville, Carmel, Franklin, Greenwood and Indianapolis.
Long-discussed Penrose on Mass project clears major hurdle
The development partnership for the project has acquired a half-block site and will begin demolition of a former fire station and headquarters in early January.
Pallet supplier plans 165 layoffs in Indianapolis
A company that supplies pallets to other businesses plans to terminate 165 fulltime workers at its southwest-side Indianapolis plant in late February, but there’s a chance that many of those employees will land work at the same facility.
Existing-home sales erupt in central Indiana
Existing-home sales in central Indiana soared 21 percent in November despite rising prices and a continuing decline in housing inventory.
EDITORIAL: Hudnut’s legacy: vision and risk
Hudnut was more than the city’s cheerleader-in-chief in his 16 years on the 25th floor of the City-County Building. He was a visionary who saw great promise in a city whose best years could easily have been behind it.
2016 TOP STORIES: Other business stories of note from past year
Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan tried to take his company private but fell short again, among other stories.
Records for Dec. 26, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017
Here are the records listings for Dec. 26, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017.
City approves tax break for Cummins’ downtown office project
The Columbus-based engine maker will receive a 10-year personal property tax abatement on IT equipment for its new nine-story building, where it plans to employ about 250 workers by next month.
Allison Transmission CEO to retire in 2018
The Allison board plans to consider internal and external candidates to replace Lawrence Dewey, 60, who has served as Allison’s top executive since 2007.
Troy Riggs stepping down as IMPD chief
Mayor Joe Hogsett said Riggs is leaving "to pursue other opportunities." But the mayor, who praised Riggs for bringing "innovative ideas" to the job, did not provide details.
Finish Line shares tumble on weak sales, steep loss
The company projected that Finish Line stores would see a 3 percent to 5 percent decline in same-store sales in the quarter that ends in late February, in part because many consumers will see a delay in receiving their tax refunds.
Diabetic shoe maker strides to Zionsville, plans 25 jobs
Healer Health makes shoes under the brand name I-Runner. It’s moving its operations from Kentucky to Zionsville next month.