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Nearly two years have passed since Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter called for creating a “world-class” life sciences research institute in Indianapolis, and now the fledgling Indiana Biosciences Research Institute is on the verge of naming its first leader. That choice of a chief executive, expected before Thanksgiving, will telegraph a critical signal […]
NFP of NOTE: The Villages of Indiana Inc.
The Villages of Indiana champion every child’s right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home.
Running guru Kennedy joins Athletic Annex ownership
Bob Kennedy has become a partner of the longtime northwest-side specialty running and walking retailer, while maintaining his ownership of a three-store chain in San Diego.
Report: Angie’s List hires bankers to explore sale
The Financial Times said the Indianapolis consumer-review company already has had conversations with prospective buyers but "is not wedded to selling itself."
Fuson replaces Morris as Indiana Pacers president
The Indiana Pacers on Tuesday announced a front-office shuffle that will see longtime executive Rick Fuson replace Jim Morris as president of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Morris will become vice chairman.
Southeast-side CDC names new president
Southeast Neighborhood Development Inc. selected a veteran city official to take over the position from its current president, who is retiring.
BKD gets bigger with Chicago, Dallas acquisitions
National accounting powerhouse BKD LLP, which has major operations in Indianapolis, is expanding its territory with two acquisitions announced this week.
Cook CEO tops list of richest Hoosiers
Cook Group Inc. CEO Carl Cook is among four Hoosiers on Forbes’ annual list of the 400 richest people in America.
The Interview Issue: Quick Takes
We asked our interview subjects to weigh in on three topics. Here’s a sampling of responses.
MacAllister Machinery plans $44.5 million headquarters
The longtime Caterpillar dealer said the 300,000-square-foot project on 133 acres at 6300 Southeastern Ave.will create 70 jobs.
State unemployment rate slips to 5.8 percent
Indiana lost 2,600 private-sector jobs in August despite more big gains in manufacturing-sector employment, the state’s Department of Workforce Development said Friday morning.
One Click prunes e-commerce sites, launches eyewear brand
One Click Ventures, known for its variety of e-commerce sites, recently launched a new website and sold off others as it strives to meet hiring goals tied to economic development incentives.
NFP of NOTE: Teachers’ Treasures
Teachers' Treasures helps at-risk children get the materials they need to succeed in school by providing teachers with donated educational supplies for use by the students in their classroom.
Second-quarter commercial real estate statistics for Indianapolis
Read statistics on Indianapolis area multi-office vacancy rates and the local industrial market.