Online hoops tournament will benefit local charities
Brackets for Good has engaged 64 local not-for-profits in an online fundraising tournament that runs through April 4.
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Annual diversity luncheon set
The Indiana Professional Association will host its annual networking luncheon March 30 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse at Keystone at the Crossing.
Oscars on Channel 6 drew large viewership
WRTV-TV Channel 6 garnered 21.1 percent of households with televisions for its March 2 telecast of The Oscars. It was the most-watched program on local affiliates from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
EDITORIAL: Polytechnic plan makes sense
One of the most promising planks in Mayor Greg Ballard’s agenda for the coming years is a new school his staff is calling Indianapolis Polytechnic.
NFP of NOTE: Assistance League of Indianapolis
Assistance League of Indianapolis identifies, develops, implements, manages and raises funds for philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the greater Indianapolis area.
Soccer team owner concedes battle for stadium funds this year
The owner of the Indy Eleven soccer franchise has conceded that his push for state financing help for a proposed 18,500-seat, $87 million stadium in Indianapolis will have to wait on the bench for another legislative session.
J.D. Byrider adds franchises in seven states
J.D. Byrider, the largest used-car franchisor in the nation, continued its national growth spurt by opening stores in seven different states between mid-December and Monday, the Carmel-based company announced Tuesday.
Emmis wins latest battle in unpaid-dividend case
Plaintiffs in the case had sought $34 million in unpaid dividends. Shareholders had voted in 2012 to wipe away the obligation, at the request of management.
Cook heads contingent of Hoosier billionaires on Forbes list
Gayle Cook, 80, the widow of Cook Group Inc. founder Bill Cook, saw her net worth skyrocket in the last year.
Hurco’s longtime CFO resigns
John G. Oblazney, chief financial officer at Hurco Cos. Inc. since 2006, has left the Indianapolis-based company to “pursue other interests,” Hurco announced Monday.
MEDIA & MARKETING
Imagine a broadcaster coming into the Indianapolis market and buying no less than seven radio stations in one fell swoop. Don’t touch that dial here, but Fort Wayne listeners are in for some big changes ahead. Minnesota-based Adams Radio Group paid at least $6.4 million for seven stations owned by two broadcasters in Indiana’s No. […]
Tech startup plans 150 local jobs by 2018
Gusto LLC, a tech startup founded by former ChaCha and Overstock.com executive Shawn Schwegman, said it will invest $975,000 to launch the company and its debut product.
Hooray for pragmatism
If gay marriage were allowed in Indiana [Feb. 17 Maurer column], there would be no increase in gay porn at AMC Theaters, no mandatory attendance at gay weddings, no straight people suddenly turning gay, no visible signs anywhere of any change—because there already are gay couples.
Justice center could go on Citizens property
If one drives around Center Township, one can find several possible locations.
Downtown best location for new justice center
Thanks for your thoughtful [Feb. 17] editorial on the proposed locations for the criminal justice center.
EDITORIAL: High-earners to the rescue
Ballard is on the right track in trying to make the city attractive to people with big incomes.
PROXY CORNER: Hillenbrand Inc.
Hillenbrand Inc. operates the Batesville segment, which sells burial caskets and other death-care products. Hillenbrand also operates a Process Equipment Group, which makes material-handling equipment and systems.