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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.

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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 […]

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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) […]

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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.

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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.

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Casino operator proposes $650M development on airport site

The complex, called American Place, would contain Indiana's smallest casino, 1.2 million square feet of retail space, 200 condominiums, 25 high-end hotel suites, a conference and performance center, offices, a movie theater with moving seats and a health club.

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PROXY CORNER: Noble Roman’s Inc.

Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s Inc. sells and services franchises and licenses for non-traditional foodservice operations and stand-alone take-n-bake locations under the trade names “Noble Roman’s Pizza,” “Noble Roman’s Take-N-Bake” and “Tuscano’s Italian Style Subs.”

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