IndyGo to sweeten the deal for driver recruiting
Bus system taking page from trucking firms to find people to staff new routes.
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Record number of companies grow Indiana operations
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said 220 businesses have expanded or started here, and the number could grow before the end of the year.
Luck apparel sales soar for MainGate
The rookie quarterback’s jersey is No. 6 in sales among all NFL players, according to the league.
NFP of NOTE: The Social of Greenwood
The Social of Greenwood develops and provides programs, activities and services to enhance the quality of life of older adults in the community.
State health commissioner returning to private sector
Dr. Gregory N. Larkin, appointed commissioner of the Indiana State Department of Health by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2010, will leave his position in January to become medical director of OurHealth, an employer on-site clinic company.
Insurance software firm cutting 23 local jobs
Washington-based Vertafore Inc., a developer of insurance software, said it will begin layoffs at its Indianapolis office Jan. 31.
Upscale grocer Fresh Market planning Fishers store
Specialty grocery chain The Fresh Market is planning its third store in the Indianapolis area, this time at 116th Street and Cumberland Road in Fishers.
Iron ore processor plans $350M Indiana project
A Minnesota-based mining company plans to spend as much as $350 million to build a iron ore pellet plant in Indiana, creating up to 100 jobs by 2015, the company announced Tuesday morning.
Miles faces tough challenge in reversing IndyCar’s fortunes
The new CEO of Hulman & Co. gets an early vote of confidence from sponsors of open-wheel racing.
South-side shopping center fills up on shoes, furniture
Shoe Carnival, Rooms Express will bring Southport Plaza to full occupancy for the first time in four years.
Holiday Wish List
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most. This list is being published weekly through Dec. 24.
PROXY CORNER: Old National Bancorp
Evansville-based Old National Bancorp is a bank holding company with $9.4 billion in assets and more than 180 branches in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
EDITORIAL: Transit question is ‘how,’ not ‘if’
Mass transit advocates held a rally here to kick off Indy Connect Now, their latest attempt to convince state legislators that voters in Marion and Hamilton counties should be allowed to decide whether to fund creation of a $1.3 billion bus and light rail system in central Indiana.
Bush Stadium seats to live on at bus stops
An Indianapolis not-for-profit that recycled the fabric roof of the former RCA Dome into totes, wallets and other items has found a new use for the seats once used at Bush Stadium.
Local NBC affiliate WTHR losing news director
The departure of Keith Connors from WTHR-TV Channel 13 will leave three out of the four local network television stations without a news director.
Speedway, IndyCar owner names Miles as new CEO
Hulman & Co., which owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar series, has chosen board member and local economic development leader Mark Miles as its new CEO, the firm announced Tuesday morning.
Indianapolis receives $39M loan guarantee from HUD
The city will use the funding to establish a Community and Economic Loan Pool to provide financing for economic development and housing rehabilitation initiatives to benefit people of low and moderate incomes.