NFP OF NOTE: Indy Reads
Indy Reads promotes and improves the literacy of adults and families in central Indiana.
IBJ Staff
Articles
Records
Announcements Community Solutions Inc., an Indianapolis-based human service and community development-consulting firm, is accepting applications for their 2015 Pro Bono client. Applicants must come from 501(c) (3) community-based organizations with agency budgets under $500,000 that have been operational for at least three years. The selected client will receive 120 hours of free services provided over a […]
Estate of decorated alum gives $3M to IU School of Medicine
The gift from 1942 graduate Ralph Eugene Faucett will fund scholarships for Indiana natives.
Emmis sues radio personality who turned back on $3.5M offer
Indianapolis-based Emmis is trying to stop Los Angeles radio personality Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander from fleeing to a competitor despite an offer from Emmis worth more than $3.5 million.
Indiana hospitality industry news
A Hamilton County agency sees its ad dollars pay off, French Lick Resort unveils a $20 million expansion, winter diving championships are coming to Indy, and Hendricks County tourism grants no longer require matching dollars.
Fastenal plans local manufacturing site, 97 new jobs
The company is seeking a property-tax abatement from the city worth an estimated $263,444 to make the plan possible.
Local fundraiser sentenced to four years for mail fraud
An Indianapolis man who operated two fundraising organizations that solicited thousands of dollars under false pretenses has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.
Fishers to halt bus subsidy in May, leading to cancellation of route
Fishers has paid out about $35,000 since agreeing to subsidize the commuter route to downtown Indianapolis last year.
Mayoral candidate Hogsett names policy team
Joe Hogsett's policy team includes a mix of party activists, current and former elected officials, businesspeople and past state administration officials.
Former ExactTarget exec joins board of hc1.com
Tim Kopp’s move comes on the heels of hc1.com’s reporting that new customers more than tripled from 2013 to 2014 and that subscription revenue has grown for 15 consecutive quarters.
Lilly Endowment boosts school helping kids with dyslexia
Fortune Academy, a Lawrence school serving children from first through 12th grades with such learning differences as dyslexia and ADD, has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Simon posts strong quarterly, annual earnings
Quarterly profit grew to $405 million, as occupancy in Simon Property Group’s retail properties increased to 97.1 percent, a company record for year-end occupancy.
Records
Announcements Becky Gilbert is new owner of Paris Salon at 104 E. Carmel Drive. Phone: 844-4014; facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newparissalon. Michelle Boyd and Michelle Travis have launched m2 Performance Strategies, a consulting firm focused on association management sales and marketing consulting, event planning and community engagement designed to accelerate economic growth. Contact Michelle Boyd at 919-4943; mb@m2performancestrategies.com; […]
EDITORIAL: Refocus outrage over Pence’s Just In news agency to watchdog work
Critics of Gov. Mike Pence’s proposed news service, Just IN, should now redirect their energy in support of three bills in the Legislature that would encourage government agencies to operate in the open—a critical ingredient for a factual, fair and independent press.
PROXY CORNER: KAR Auction Services Inc.
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. is the holding company for ADESA Inc., which operates used-vehicle auctions at 65 locations, Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., which operates salvage auctions at 164 locations, and Automotive Finance Corp., which provides floorplan financing.
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis acquired by joint venture
The city's fourth largest hotel has been acquired by a joint venture of Davidson Hotels & Resorts and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners, the companies announced Monday.
Digital billboards vote delayed until April
After three hours of discussion, a controversial proposal to lift Marion County’s ban on digital billboards was postponed without a vote Monday night.
Lathrop stepping down as president of CIB
Ann Lathrop is leaving her position of president of the Capital Improvement Board, Mayor Greg Ballard's office said late Monday afternoon in a written statement.
ArcelorMittal to lay off 304 in steel plant closing
The company said it would idle its Indiana Harbor Long Carbon facility March 1 and shut down its rolling mill in the next three months. Both facilities are in East Chicago.
Franklin College names choice to succeed Moseley
Franklin College has chosen Thomas J. Minar, the vice president of development and alumni relations at American University, as its 16th president, it announced Friday.