Commuter lines expand with Carmel, Fishers shuttles
The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority has announced fares for a new reverse-commute shuttle-bus service from park-and-ride lots in Carmel and Fishers. The service begins Monday.
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Westfield seat-belt maker plans to add 65 workers
Westfield-based safety company IMMI said it plans to hire more than 65 full-time workers and 50 temporary employees to keep up with demand for lap and shoulder belts for school buses.
Veteran Deloitte managing partner retiring
Michael Becher will leave the local office of the accounting firm after a 36-year career, including 20 years as its leader. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Boelke, who’ll becomes just one of two female managing partners among the city’s top 20 accounting firms.
‘Reverse commute’ service starts Monday in Hamilton County
Employers say extended service could bring acces to job prospects in Marion County
Bloomington-based employment agency plans to add 307 jobs
Employment Plus Inc. said it plans to add the positions by 2015 at it establishes a new headquarters and staffs new branches in the state.
United Way expects record $40.6M in donations
United Way of Central Indiana is projecting that its 2011 annual campaign will raise a record-breaking $40.6 million, topping the previous high of $39 million in 2007.
Deal puts Farm Bureau’s name on downtown concert venue
Farm Bureau Insurance is putting its name on outdoor concert venue The Lawn at White River State Park under a sponsorship agreement with event promoter Live Nation Entertainment, the companies announced Tuesday.
Firm to reimburse vehicle owners for illegal towing
Interstate/Delaware and South Towing will pay about $80,000 to owners of more than 300 vehicles unlawfully towed from the Indiana Avenue parking lot under an agreement reached with the city prosecutor.
Amazon plans another Indiana warehouse, 1,000 jobs
The online retailer said it will open a new warehouse in Jeffersonville and create up to 1,050 jobs by 2015 as part of a $150 million investment. The distribution facility would be the company’s fifth in Indiana.
Judge tosses claim that IBM misled to land state contract
Marion County Superior Court Judge David J. Dreyer on Sunday dismissed the state’s claim that IBM knowingly or intentionally provided false information to the Family and Social Services Agency in order to obtain a contract with the agency.
Philanthropist Marilyn Glick dies after year-long illness
Marilyn K. Glick, who with her husband Gene B. Glick donated millions of dollars in recent years to civic projects such as the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, died of cancer Friday at the age of 90.
Ex-airport CEO getting lofty departure pay
Globetrotting John Clark, who stepped down from his job March 19, will receive $270,000, plus unearned vacation days, as part of his severance package from the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
IndyGo ridership climbs to 20-year high
The underfunded system accommodated 27 percent more passengers in January and February than in the same months last year.
Pacers George Hill, Paul George launch fan zone, TV show
The duo partnered with Gatorade on the promotion, one of the benefits of which is the opportunity to buy a special five-game ticket package.
Conner Prairie freshens up Prairietown exhibit
Attraction not updated since 1974 will unveil new look in June.
NFP of NOTE: Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park inspires curiosity and fosters learning about Indiana's past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.
EDITORIAL: Indianapolis’ new education deputy should work fast
If Eugene White leaves Indianapolis Public Schools—maybe not so coincidentally near Jason Kloth’s April 1 move into the City-County Building—the city has an even better opportunity to signal it’s a place where reform-minded educators can thrive.
Mike’s Carwash trial awaits closing arguments
Lawyers on Wednesday finished presenting evidence to determine the true value of Mike’s Carwash Inc. and how much a former co-owner should have been paid for his share in the company.