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EDITORIAL: Convention biz needs quick solution to flight woes
Last week’s IBJ reported on an entirely different consequence of the direct-flight problem that should—must—break us out of our stupor and get something done.
At Home Quarterly: Housing marketplace stats
A look at housing sales, mortgage rates and home ownership trends. Also included are the most expensive home sold during the third quarter and examples of what $300,000 can buy.
History on the block: 3650 Spring Hollow
David M. Parry was known a century ago for his hatred of labor unions and for the cars he built, but he also made his mark with the Golden Hill estate he organized near White River. Today, the home at 3650 Spring Hollow is for sale at $600,000. The house is in mostly original condition but needs a comprehensive restoration.
Indianapolis-area landscape companies directory
A directory of landscape companies in the Indianapolis area.
Indianapolis-area landscape architects directory
A directory of landscape architects headquartered in the Indianapolis area.
Celadon Group’s quarterly profit jumps 50 percent
Indianapolis-based trucking company Celadon Group said fiscal first-quarter profit rose to $8.3 million due to higher freight revenue and lower operating expenses.
Wisconsin firm consolidates into Plainfield, plans 50 new jobs
Regal Beloit Corp. said it plans to move operations from multiple Midwestern warehouses into a new, 376,000-square-foot warehouse in Browning Investments' and Duke Realty Corp.'s AllPoints Midwest industrial park.
Local campus escapes University of Phoenix closure list
The University of Phoenix will maintain its campus in Indianapolis, a company spokesman confirmed, even as the operator of for-profit colleges closes more than half its campuses nationwide.
Purdue-born app wins $15,000 Startup Bowl prize
FoundOPS took first place with a mobile app that offers route optimization, customer-relationship management, data collection and GPS tracking for field-service companies.
Indiana Fever, Finish Line reach jersey sponsorship
Indiana Fever players will wear a prominent Finish Line logo on the front of their uniforms as part of a major sponsorship deal with the Indianapolis-based athletic apparel retail chain, team officials announced Friday afternoon.
Indiana sheds jobs but unemployment rate falls
Indiana’s unemployment rate fell to 8.2 percent in September, the first decline for the rate since April, despite a loss of 6,000 private-sector jobs.
EDITORIAL: Council’s $15M CIB raid is shortsighted
Democrats on the Indianapolis City-County Council who voted to plug a hole in the city budget by charging the Capital Improvement Board $15 million risk creating more problems than they solved.
UPS Foundation providing $50,000 for technology program
The Hire Technology manufacturing-logistics curriculum was developed by Conexus in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.
Institute for Working Families wants to extend subsidies
The institute’s latest report shows how relatively small pay increases can lead to big losses in benefits, including food stamps and child care vouchers.
Homestead credit sparks heated debate
Before the Indianapolis City-County Council adopted its budget Oct. 15, Republicans argued passionately to end a property-tax subsidy for the wealthy, and Democrats resisted.
NFP OF NOTE: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s mission is to advance and promote music composed for the small orchestra through professional concert performances and education programs.
Developer secures financing for $9M Irvington project
Developers are one step closer to building a $9 million apartment project to replace a blighted former hotel in Irvington.