Economic development exec leaves Indy Chamber
Martin Vanags, who leads economic development efforts for the Indy Chamber, is moving on to a new position in upstate New York.
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EDITORIAL: Justice center critics must follow through
Opponents of the controversial justice complex proposal pushed by Mayor Greg Ballard might have killed the project when the City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted against it April 14, but that victory shouldn’t be confused with solving the problem. The city is still burdened with inefficient, unsafe jails and courtrooms.
Area homebuilding interest shows March thaw
Builders filed 492 single-family permits in the nine-county metropolitan area last month, a 7-percent increase from the same time last year, the Builders Association of Indianapolis said.
Carmel financial adviser facing fraud charges
A Carmel financial adviser has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 66 criminal counts, including wire fraud, money laundering and securities fraud, the United States Attorney's office announced Wednesday.
Central Indiana home sales slip after two monthly gains
Transactions involving existing homes fell in March by 1.8 percent, after rising the first two months of the year.
Oesterle to step down as Angie’s List CEO
Bill Oesterle is leaving his job as CEO of Angie’s List Inc. after more than 16 years in the position, the Indianapolis-based company announced Wednesday morning.
Peerless Pump discussing major expansion with city
Peerless Pump Co. is in line to receive a pair of tax abatements from the city after the manufacturer spent more than $18.7 million to improve its Indianapolis plant. The deals could pave the way for an even larger expansion.
Local Goodwill hires from within for new CEO
After a national search, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana Inc. has named its own chief operating officer to succeed CEO Jim McClelland, who has held the job for 41 years.
Fired investment adviser Buck lands at RBC Wealth Management
Thomas J. Buck, a top investment broker who was fired by the local office of Merrill Lynch last month after nearly 34 years with the firm, has joined the Indianapolis office of RBC Wealth Management.
Tax revenue misses projections again
Indiana’s new tax collections report shows state revenue was short of projections for the seventh time in the past nine months.
Turbine maker to pay up after missing hiring goal
An Italian wind-turbine maker is expected to pay a central Indiana county $375,000 for failing to meet a goal of hiring 200 workers by the end of 2014.
PROXY CORNER: Endocyte Inc.
Endocyte Inc., 3000 Kent Ave., Suite A1-100, West Lafayette 47906, is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Marsh Supermarkets closing four Indiana stores
The closures include one Indianapolis grocery store as well as locations in Fishers, Mooresville and Lafayette.
EDITORIAL: Time to consider taxing services
Lawmakers should pass legislation to tax services ranging from legal fees to hair cuts in addition to the cars, shoes and other items the state has taxed for decades.
Hoosier State Line to remain running under new agreement
The Hoosier State passenger rail line between Indianapolis and Chicago appears to be back on track toward a long-term future, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday.
Bill addressing utility territory disputes heads for governor’s desk
A bill that gives rural electric cooperatives and investor-owned utilities more leverage in territory disputes is headed for the desk of Gov. Mike Pence.
Real estate broker gets 15 years for Ponzi scheme
A former Indianapolis-area real estate broker and attorney received a 15-year sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to four Class B felony counts of securities fraud.