Third Democrat resigns from council
Prompted by his election as trustee of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Steve Talley became the third Democrat to resign this year.
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Salin taps Belden as market chief
Indianapolis-based Salin Bank and Trust Co. has tapped former Regions Bank executive John M. Belden for one of its community president positions.
NFP of NOTE: Horizon House
Horizon House is a full-service agency that connects the homeless with integrated, comprehensive services.
EDITORIAL: Finishing touches for Ballard legacy
Mayor Greg Ballard may have begun his tenure as Indy’s top elected official with the label “accidental mayor.” But Ballard’s legacy will go well beyond the circumstances of his upset victory in 2007.
Area homebuilding permits make October jump
Marion County saw a 51-percent surge in permits in October, from 51 to 77. The county is 9 percent ahead of last year’s pace, with 689 filings during the first 10 months of the year.
Local steel fabricator to buy Vincennes steel firm
Indianapolis-based Lenex Steel Corp. plans to acquire Wabash Steel LLC of Vincennes from its Ohio-based owner, the local company announced Wednesday.
Knox, Donaldson, Wright to lead WTTV’s newscasts
WTTV-TV Channel 4 will feature three familiar faces when it begins broadcasting as the city’s new CBS-TV affiliate on Jan. 1: Debby Knox, Bob Donaldson and Chris Wright.
City’s top website developer merges with Ohio company
The merger of Indianapolis-based Fusion Alliance and Columbus-based Quick Solutions forms a company with 550 employees and annual revenue of $75 million.
EDITORIAL: Autonomy crucial for IPS turnaround
With the election of three reform-minded candidates to the board of Indianapolis Public Schools, hope is renewed—once again—that the long-struggling district will become a city asset.
PROXY CORNER: Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. designs and manufactures commercial and military fully automatic transmissions and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses.
Angie’s List taps PR veteran
Angie's List Inc. has hired communications veteran Debra DeCourcy as its first vice president of corporate communications, PR Week recently reported.
Green BEAN Delivery expands to Kokomo
Indianapolis-based Grean BEAN Delivery will serve Kokomo through a partnership with Delphi Electronics and Safety.
Charities, what do you need most?
Indianapolis Business Journal’s annual Holiday Wish List will debut in the Dec. 1 issue and appear weekly though Dec. 22.
Ex-Center Township CFO pleads guilty in public theft case
Alan S. Mizen, 59, agreed to plead guilty to the embezzlement of $343,541 from Center Township. He could be sentenced to up to 10 years in federal prison.
Sports complex developer confirms financing woes
A developer that planned to open a $22 million hotel and indoor sports complex in Greenwood has officially suspended those plans after failing to find funding.
Carmel insurer reports smaller profit on investment losses
Carmel-based Baldwin & Lyons Inc. on Thursday reported a smaller profit in the third quarter despite writing a near-record number of premiums during the period.