Comer named commissioner of state environmental agency
Carol Comer, the chief of staff at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, has been promoted to commissioner by Gov. Mike Pence, the state announced Tuesday.
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Instacart rolls out grocery delivery service in Indianapolis
Instacart said it has hired 70 local shoppers who will pick up and deliver merchandise starting Tuesday from Marsh Supermarkets, Whole Foods Market, Petco, Georgetown Market and Costco.
Butler puts Danko under contract for 5 more years
James Danko, who became Butler's 21st president in 2011, had a year remaining on his current contract, but the new pact will secure his leadership until Aug. 31, 2020.
Andy Mohr Truck Center wins $6.5M judgment against Volvo
The jury verdict followed a three-year legal battle, with each side accusing the other of broken promises. Andy Mohr alleged Volvo's failure to give it the same price discounts it extended to similar franchisees cost it more than 1,300 truck sales.
BlueIndy plans to roll out car-sharing service next month
BlueIndy, the proposed all-electric car-sharing service that has been spinning its wheels since it was announced in early 2014, finally plans to get on the road Sept. 2, it announced Thursday.
Realtors group buys office building across from Statehouse
The Indiana Association of Realtors has purchased the eight-story Harrison Building at 143 W. Market St. for $2.8 million and plans to use the historic property as its new headquarters.
PROXY CORNER: Ameriana Bancorp
New Castle-based Ameriana Bancorp operates 14 banking offices in north-central and central Indiana. On June 29, Ameriana announced plans to be acquired by Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. for about $69 million.
Purdue isn’t happy about new IU program
When Indiana University decided it was time to offer a limited degree in engineering, Purdue went into rivalry mode to protect its franchise degree program, according to the Journal & Courier in Lafayette. But on Aug. 13, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education voted unanimously to allow IU to start offering bachelor’s and doctoral degrees […]
Outside money doesn’t close funding gap for charter schools
Indiana’s charter schools raise more outside money than their traditional public school peers, but traditional public schools in Indiana are able to more than offset that difference via investment income and paid lunches. A study found traditional Indiana public schools received $10,351 in public funding per student, while charter schools received $8,045. (IBJ file photo) […]
IU School of Dentistry gets OK for $21.6M expansion
The IU Board of Trustees gave unanimous approval to the 45,000-square-foot addition to the school at IUPUI. It is expected to open in 2020.
Regenstrief CEO Tierney to depart for Texas job
Dr. Bill Tierney, who has led the Regenstrief medical informatics research operation for five years, will become chair of the department of population health at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.
Harrison College names new president and CEO
James D. Hutton has succeeded Jason Konesco as president and CEO of Harrison College, the Indianapolis-based for-profit college announced Wednesday.
NextGear Capital plans to add 200 Carmel jobs
The provider of inventory financing to car dealers plans to invest more than $50 million to lease and renovate its headquarters in Carmel to support its expanding customer service and technology divisions.
Indy Chamber hires Stolen for new executive position
Steven Stolen, the former managing director for the Indiana Repertory Theatre, will join the Indy Chamber as vice president of corporate advancement next month.
Interstate 65 bridge to stay closed until mid-September
The bridge closing on one of the state’s busiest interstates has created big traffic backups for anyone trying to travel from Indianapolis to the Chicago area.
EDITORIAL: Mass Ave site needs big thinking
Developers need a vision that is anchored in terms like: Local. Independent. High-quality products. Interesting. Supportive. Small. Dense. Creative.
New Indiana Manufacturing president to focus on training issues
Brian Burton says government spends too much time trying to sell training ideas it has developed rather than involving employers in the process early on.
Central Indiana homebuilding permits take July plunge
Wet weather and a shortage of lots contributed to a 17-percent decrease in permit filings in the nine-county metropolitan area in July.
Rook Security plans to add 132 jobs in Indianapolis
The IT security firm, which relocated here from the Silicon Valley five years ago, plans to invest $589,000 to upgrade and buy new equipment at its headquarters at 120 E. Market St. downtown.