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.
IBJ Staff
Articles
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.
Old National to acquire Fort Wayne’s top local bank
Old National Bancorp, the largest financial services company headquartered in Indiana, has agreed to buy Fort Wayne-based Tower Financial Corp. for about $107.7 million, the companies announced Tuesday.
Hurco profit plummets on lower revenue
Sales for the Indianapolis-based manufacturer decreased across all regions during the quarter, including in its biggest market, Europe, where they fell 11 percent.
Whitsett changes name; Milhaus launches division
The Whitsett Group LLC has changed its name to TWG Development LLC, and Milhaus has created a division to manage properties it develops.