Bazbeaux founders settle lawsuit
Former husband and wife agree to end joint ownership of pizza restaurant, ending dispute that erupted with opening of Fountain Square sandwich shop.
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Daniels wins presidency … at Purdue
About a year after deciding not to campaign for president of the United States, Gov. Mitch Daniels agreed to become the next president of Purdue University.
Digital marketer ExactTarget splashed onto NYSE
After an aborted attempt to go public in 2007, marketing software giant ExactTarget rang the bell on the New York Stock Exchange last March in an IPO that raised $162 million.
Indy airport sends CEO Clark packing
Mayor Greg Ballard apparently was unhappy with the pace of economic development at the airport under Clark. The CEO’s extensive overseas travels also generated controversy.
City projects move ahead, following clash over TIF
Mayor Greg Ballard charged forward on government-supported downtown development efforts after successfully shepherding an expansion of a TIF district over Democratic opposition.
In election shocker, voters bounce schools chief Bennett
After becoming a celebrity in national education reform for spearheading sweeping changes in Indiana’s schools, Tony Bennett was bounced out of office by strong opposition from teachers, parents and their friends.
ISO reaches new contract, launches fundraising spree
Negotiations over musicians’ contracts hit a crescendo in September with a month-long lockout that ended when performers agreed to a shorter schedule to save money at the cash-strapped Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Bernard bounced as IndyCar Series CEO
The ouster of Randy Bernard as IndyCar CEO led to new leadership for Hulman & Co., parent of the series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
WellPoint investors force Braly ouster
Braly’s five-year tenure leading the Indianapolis-based health insurer was hurt by the recession but also by repeated missteps.
Indiana adopts right to work
Indiana in February became the first state in a decade to pass such a law, and it was all the more significant because of the state’s heavy concentration of manufacturing jobs and sizable union presence.
Developers unleash blitz of apartment projects
Construction began or was to begin soon on dozens of projects with thousands of units, most quite upscale and aimed at one of two growing segments of the population who increasingly see no stigma in renting: aging boomers and young families.
Judge lays into Durham, sentences him to 50 years
Tim Durham, the Indianapolis businessman who used to dream of becoming the world’s richest man, ended 2012 broke and facing a 50-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $250 million Ponzi scheme.
City successfully stages Super Bowl, shoots for another
More than 1.1 million people poured into downtown Indianapolis for Super Bowl festivities in the 10 days leading up to the big game, held Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Hoosier voters tap Pence to continue Daniels’ legacy
Pence, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001, left his strident rhetoric on abortion and other social causes in Washington, D.C., as he toured Indiana in a red pickup truck and talked about his policy “Roadmap.”
2012 NEWSMAKER: Miles adds to diverse business, sports career
Veteran executive Mark Miles now has one of the most difficult jobs in sports—putting open-wheel racing on sound financial footing.
2012 NEWSMAKER: CEO keeps Simon stock surging
If there were an MVP for local CEOs, David Simon would again find himself at or near the top of the list in 2012.
EDITORIAL: Time for Pence to ditch tax cut
Incoming Indiana Gov. Mike Pence may have spent a decade as a U.S. representative. But he is a neophyte when it comes to managing the state budget—unlike legislative warhorses such as Speaker of the House Brian Bosma and Sens. David Long and Luke Kenley.
NFP of NOTE: Concord Neighborhood Center
Concord Neighborhood Center offers educational, health, social and recreational activities for neighborhood residents of all ages.
2012 NEWSMAKER: Council Dem Mahern plays role of antagonist
City-County Council Vice President Brian Mahern emerged as the chief foe of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s redevelopment agenda.