Law firm Barnes & Thornburg opens Dallas office
The Indianapolis-based law firm launched the practice, its 13th nationally, with two attorneys and plans to make additional hires in the coming months.
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NFP of NOTE: Footlite Musicals Inc.
Footlite Musicals produces musicals and other dramatic offerings and provides education and training for persons in the theater through hands-on experience and classes in the various stages of dramatic and musical theater.
Five buildings set for construction this fall at Carmel City Center
Three buildings are expected to be reviewed by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission Architectural Review Committee this month.
Noblesville abatements include help for downtown building
Timberline Properties LLC is proposing a seven-year, $35,000 abatement for a project that would renovate 5,800 square feet on the second floor of the Caylor Building into 10 to 12 office suites and a business incubator.
Population booms in north ‘burbs
According to 2014 population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Fishers has grown 12.4 percent since the 2010 census and has 86,325 residents.
Developer proposes revised plan for criminal justice center
The partnership that wants to develop a criminal justice center in Indianapolis has proposed a slightly scaled-down version to the City-County Council in hopes of resurrecting the project.
Indiana’s top power provider appoints new president
Duke Energy Indiana has filled its president’s position from within, elevating Melody Birmingham-Byrd to the electricity provider’s top spot.
Opus building $10.9 million warehouse on west side
The Minneapolis-based developer is constructing the facility on a speculative basis, as demand for industrial space in the metropolitan area remains high. The building should be finished in February.
Limbaugh show lands at new iHeartMedia station
The Rush Limbaugh Show—set to be dropped by WIBC-FM 93.1 next month—will continue to be heard on Indianapolis radio airwaves without interruption after being picked up by iHeartMedia Inc.
Indy Eleven fire head coach, director of soccer operations
Juergen Sommer, a former U.S. National Team goalkeeper, Indiana University All-American and graduate of Culver Military Academy, has been with the team since its inception in 2013.
Technology companies plan local office expansions
Aura IT Consulting Inc. and Return Path Inc. hope to add a total of 50 employees by the end of 2019.
Great Indy Innovations
Central Indiana has been the birthplace of groundbreaking innovation felt nationwide–even worldwide.
Cumberland hopes new proposal can save historic church
Officials in the town of Cumberland are in discussions with a local developer on a plan that could save a historic church from the wrecking ball.
EDITORIAL: Innovation happens in diverse places
The city has a chance to once again become known for innovation. But only if it can avoid serious missteps like the one we saw earlier this year with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
State’s unemployment rate falls to seven-year low
The state’s unemployment rate fell from 5.8 percent in March to 5.4 percent in April, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday.
Victory Field to host football for the first time
Football will be played for the first time at Victory Field this fall when the 19-year-old baseball stadium hosts two high school games, the Indianapolis Indians announced Tuesday.
Indy 500 draws most TV viewers since 2011
The race earned a 4.1 rating, averaging nearly 6.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen Fast National data.
Indiana securities commissioner abruptly resigns
Carol Mihalik, who took the position in November 2013, stepped down Friday without explanation, according to the office of Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson.
TECHNOLOGY
An Indianapolis startup looking to elbow its way into the world of smartphone applications has launched a photo app called Sherish. The company is also called Sherish, and the app allows users to store and share pictures privately. Its founders said that, unlike Dropbox and other virtual hard drives, Sherish is photo-focused and its interface […]