Paul Estridge Sr., founder of home builder, dies at 79
The Broad Ripple High School graduate took a flyer on building custom homes in 1967 and created an empire in the city’s northern suburbs.
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Local manufacturer with 100 workers set to close
CMW International LLC, which has roots in Indianapolis dating to 1924, said all 100 of its employees would lose their jobs if a buyer wasn’t found before Nov. 23.
Nestle picks Anderson for $72M plant expansion
Nestle USA plans to invest $72 million to add a seventh production line to its plant in Anderson, the beverage maker announced Tuesday.
Tech firm plans to axe 54 workers in Carmel
Stamford, Conn.-based Frontier Communications Corp. said it has automated a number of systems at its collection center at 11799 N. College Ave. and will no longer need the workers.
Butler’s $2.9M grant to create new kind of science museum
The university's Center for Urban Ecology will use the federal money to create sites along six Indianapolis waterways that will educate the public about the city’s water system.
State loses jobs; unemployment rate declines to 8.1 percent
The state saw sizable job increases in manufacturing, health services and educational sectors, but that was offset by decreases in trade, transportation, utilities and construction.
Pilots heap praise on state lawmakers
Indiana aviators are still celebrating two tax breaks created in the 2013 legislative session, one eliminating a sales tax on parts and repairs and a restructuring of the fuel tax that translates to hundreds in savings per fill-up.
Colliers expands multifamily-brokerage team
The additions joining Michael Drew, who had been the office’s loan investment and multifamily broker, are team leader Michael H. Wernke, in addition to Cory Detamore, Evan Bryant and Maria Stein.
Ed Wenck succeeding Jim Poyser as Nuvo ME
Nuvo’s long-time managing editor, Jim Poyser, is heading for a new job and will be replaced by former WIBC-FM 93.1 radio personality and author Ed Wenck.
EDITORIAL: State scores well on United flights
The state also should consider joining the U.S. Justice Department in its challenge to a merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines.
Urbanski extends contract with ISO
The 30-year-old music director will remain on the podium at least through the 2017-2018 season, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra officials said Thursday.
Fourth-quarter 2012 commercial real estate statistics for Indianapolis
Commercial Real Estate Focus sections include statistical snapshots of Indianapolis' multi-tenant office vacancy rates and the local industrial market.
Four Hoosiers rate among 400 wealthiest in U.S.
The widow of medical device industry pioneer Bill Cook again is the top Hoosier on the latest Forbes 400 list of the nation’s wealthiest people, and this time has cracked the top 100.
Area home sales creep up after faltering in July
The 3-percent bump last month was cause for relief after pending agreements in July broke a two-year streak of gains.
PROXY CORNER: First Merchants Corp.
First Merchants Corp. operates 76 branches in 24 Indiana counties and two Ohio counties.
Gov. Pence courting Japanese firms during trip
Gov. Mike Pence will have met with every major Japanese employer in central Indiana by the time he returns Sept. 14 from his first overseas trade mission. Pence is trying to drum up new investment while thanking the companies that have had a presence here for decades.
Spitler’s animal show lands spot on WISH
The show airs on nine television stations in seven states, including WKYI-TV in Louisville and KNVA-TV in Austin, Texas.
EDITORIAL: Quality of life takes center stage
Few would argue with the assertion that the Indianapolis area is a good place to do business. Taxes are low, regulations are generally reasonable and the cost of living is low.