Mitch Daniels decides not to run for U.S. Senate
The announcement ended speculation that he would jump into the race after sitting Sen. Mike Braun decided to run for governor.
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Area homebuilders hope for better year after 2022 slump
The industry had a tough time in 2022 following its busiest year since 2005 amid escalating mortgage rates and rising inflation.
UPDATE: Ascension closing 11 more health care facilities in central Indiana
The shutdowns mark the latest of several waves of Ascension facility closures in Indiana in the last year.
Fast-growing Fitzmark acquires Georgia logistics firm
Indianapolis-based FitzMark LLC, a third-party logistics firm, has acquired a similar firm that specializes in refrigerated freight, marking its seventh acquisition in four years.
Mind Trust secures $6.8M in grants from three local philanthropies
The grants are intended to support operating expenses for the Indianapolis-based education not-for-profit, as well as its work to support K-12 teachers, parent and student achievement.
Lilly Endowment provides $20M grant to help youth-support workers
A coalition of five agencies in Indiana that serve youth plans to use the grant to support the well-being of professionals in the industry.
Furniture retailer closing Indianapolis-area stores
The move into the Indy area in 2014 was supposed to the first step in a multi-market expansion for Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress. The whole chain is now slated for liquidation.
Indiana Fever remove ‘interim’ tag from GM Lin Dunn’s title
Dunn, 75, who coached the Fever to the 2012 WNBA title, took over as interim general manager and senior adviser for the team’s basketball operations in February after the resignation of Tamika Catchings.
Hospitality industry icon Bruce White, who developed key downtown Indy hotels, dies at 70
White founded White Lodging in 1985 with a single hotel in Northwest Indiana and grew the company into one of the industry’s largest privately held development, ownership and management companies.
Central Indiana sees 10.2% decline in existing-home sales in 2022
Sales of existing homes in the area have now fallen on a year-over-year basis for the past 11 months and have seen double-digit percentage decreases for six straight months.
City announces $5M in upgrades for Kennedy-King Memorial Site
The city said the investment will pay for a new plaza, pavilion and public art at the park in the Kennedy King neighborhood north of downtown.
Eastbound Interstate 70 set to reopen through North Split, INDOT says
Westbound lanes of I-70 through the North Split aren’t expected to reopen to motorists until the end of January, weather permitting.
Prolific homebuilder Paul Estridge Jr. dies at 65
A lung transplant recipient in November 2020, Estridge contracted a lung infection in recent days that his family said he could not overcome.
Black librarians yank national conference from Indy
The National Conference of African American Librarians has decided not to hold its annual convention in Indianapolis this year after one of its leaders was passed over for the job of CEO at the Indianapolis Public Library.
Optometry business plans new office, more staff in Greenwood
The Greenwood Common Council this week voted unanimously to approve the creation of an economic revitalization area and provide a real property tax abatement for VisionQuest Eyecare.
Gannett to eliminate 2 of 4 printing presses in Indianapolis, cut 56 jobs
The company, which owns The Indianapolis Star, said in a notice to the state that the layoffs will begin on or about March 13.
Salesforce mum on how companywide cuts will affect Indy operations
The global cloud-computing giant revealed on Wednesday a major restructuring plan that will lay off about 10% of its employees and shrink its real estate footprint.
Dunham Rubber & Belting acquired by Georgia-based firm
Dunham, a 57-year-old Greenwood-based distributor, fabricator and manufacturer with locations in Shelbyville and Fort Wayne, was purchased by Belt Power LLC.
Marion County Democrats to eliminate slating
Marion County Democrats will end a long held tradition of slating candidates ahead of the primary.
Area homebuilders see 11th straight month of falling permits
Interest in new homes in central Indiana continued to slow dramatically last month, according to the latest statistics from the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.