Vectren offers rebate for using smart thermostat
Vectren, the gas utility serving most of central Indiana, will offer $100 rebates on WiFi-enabled programmable thermostats in 2015.
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Lots of names to appear on GOP mayoral ballot
Despite a slating process that’s supposed to prevent primary contests, Indianapolis voters will see more than one name on the ballot for mayor if they vote May 3.
Southwest adds nonstop flight from Indy to Dallas
Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced the addition of nonstop flights to Dallas from 10 cities, including Indianapolis.
Area homebuilding off to strong start in 2015
Builders filed 318 single-family permits in the nine-county metropolitan area last month, a 6-percent increase from the previous January.
CNO earnings in line with analyst expectations
CNO Financial Group Inc. saw a decline in revenue and profit in the fourth quarter, but the results met or exceeded Wall Street predictions.
Costco files plans to build its first south-side store
The retailer is asking the city to rezone nearly 11 acres on County Line Road near Emerson Avenue to build the store, fueling center and tire center.
Julia Carson home could receive landmark status
Indiana Landmarks has awarded a matching grant to start the nomination process to get the former congresswoman’s home in Fall Creek Place listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fishers, Carmel chambers of commerce plan merger
If approved, the new chamber will be called OneZone. The combined organization would have about 1,200 members.
Rolls’ Plainfield facilities land work for F-35B fighter
The Indianapolis-area Rolls-Royce production facilities will handle the bulk of the work for three contracts totaling up to $442 million.
Kite swings to profit, but results disappoint Wall Street
The Indianapolis-based real estate company said the $5.1 million gain translated to 6 cents per share. The firm’s revenue more than doubled for the year with the acquisition of a rival’s properties.
Public comment sought in IPL rate-hike case
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is inviting written comments from Indianapolis Power & Light customers about the utility’s pending request to raise electricity prices.
Longtime Chase exec Quintana to exit bank, launch new career
Maria Quintana, a Chase Bank Indiana executive widely credited with helping establish the bank here, is retiring at the end of the first quarter, the company announced.
Report: Tourism pumps $10B into state economy
The economic impact data from 2013 show travel and tourism supports more than 187,000 jobs in Indiana and contributes $10.3 billion in revenue.
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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.