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.
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Stories about Scott Wise, IMS and Lilly are IBJ’s most-read of 2022
The list—based on the number of times readers clicked on stories—includes several other real estate stories as well, including the future plans for Christel DeHaan’s former estate and a fitness chain’s plans to move into a former Marsh store.
Tom Griswold, Chuck Lofton among most-downloaded IBJ Podcast episodes of 2022
Topping the list is IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist’s interview with Tom Griswold of “The Bob & Tom Show,” who talks about working with his sons (one on the air and one off), recovering from heart surgery and the future of the iconic radio program.
Bitterly cold gusts and icy conditions slow travel, down power lines
Central Indiana awoke Friday morning to less snow than feared, but subzero temperatures and strong wind gusts still closed many area holiday attractions and created slick but passable roads.
Ball State lands $7.5M to support plan for new performing arts center
The two gifts totaling $7.5 million from longtime supporters will be put toward development and construction of a performing arts center proposed for The Village, a business and culture district adjacent to campus.
Large Indiana cities and employers ask Duke, AES for more clean-energy options
A trade group that promotes clean energy, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Walmart, Salesforce and Cummins were among those issuing a letter urging the utilities to offer more options to large energy customers to receive their electricity from renewable energy.
Buckley not seeking fourth term as Beech Grove mayor
Beech Grove Mayor Dennis Buckley announced Wednesday that he will serve out his current term, which ends Jan. 1, 2024, and then retire from public service.
Supplier plans $75M Kokomo facility to aid EV battery makers
Soulbrain MI, a subsidiary of South Korea-based Soulbrain Holdings, announced Tuesday it will hire 75 employees for the 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Kokomo.
OrthoIndy expands Lafayette presence, plans new clinic and surgery center
OrthoIndy will nearly triple the size of its Lafayette presence with the addition of seven orthopedic surgeons in April and expects to announce plans for a new clinic and surgery center in Tippecanoe County in 2024.
Central Indiana existing home sales continue to slide
Sales have now fallen on a year-over-year basis for the past 10 months and have seen double-digit percentage decreases for five straight months.
UPDATE: Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch launches bid for governor
Crouch will be seeking the Republican nomination to succeed Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is barred by law from seeking a third consecutive term.
UPDATE: Melina Kennedy picked to lead Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership announced Thursday that Cummins Inc. executive and former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Melina Kennedy has been named the organization’s new CEO.
Purdue football coach Brohm set to take Louisville job, reports say
Head coach Jeff Brohm is 36-34 at Purdue, leading the Boilermakers to four bowl appearances and three winning seasons.
Carmel printing-services firm acquired by Michigan marketing company
UN Communications Group, founded in 1975, will retain its staff and continue to operate in Carmel.
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana names new president
Tamara Winfrey-Harris has been with the CICF for more than six years, most recently as vice president of people, culture & brand.
Marion County hospitals begin visitor limits due to surge in flu cases
Community Health Network, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Ascension St. Vincent, Indiana University Health and Eskenazi Health are implementing the temporary restrictions at the request of the Marion County Public Health Department.
IBJ Podcast: Former budget hawk flips role, asks for big increase in state health spending
Former state senator Luke Kenley and Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana state health commissioner, break down their big ask of the Indiana Legislature: Increase public health spending by $242 million per year.
Holcomb released from hospital after two-day stay for pneumonia
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, 54, is now resting at home, according to a statement released Saturday on Twitter by press secretary Erin Murphy.
Greenwood man gets 6 years in federal prison for embezzling $14M
Investigators say Daniel Fruits used embezzled money to purchase two Ferraris, a Corvette, a show horse, multiple Rolex watches, firearms and high-end escort services.
Homebuilding in central Indiana continues to crater as interest rates rise
Builders in the nine-county Indianapolis area filed only 457 single-family building permits in October, down a whopping 46% from 845 in the same month of 2021.