EDITORIAL: NBA lockout fuels old debate
The billions of dollars in public money spent subsidizing franchises across the country don’t buy mayors or governors a seat at the bargaining table when players and team owners wage war.
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PROXY CORNER: Brightpoint Inc.
Indianapolis-based Brightpoint Inc. provides worldwide distribution and integrated logistics services to the wireless communications industry.
Commerce leader Roob leaving IEDC for private sector
The state’s Secretary of Commerce is stepping down to lead WoundVision LLC, an Indianapolis-based health care technology firm.
Goldsmith arrest prompted resignation from NYC
The former mayor of Indianapolis says he stepped down from his job as deputy mayor of New York City following his arrest over a domestic violence incident. The Goldsmiths deny accounts cited in a police report.
IUPUI enrolls record number of foreign students
For the first time, more than 300 of IUPUI's students have come from one country, China, the university said Thursday as it announced record enrollment of international students for the fall semester.
Finish Line acquires 18-store chain for $8.5M
The Indianapolis-based athletics retailer acquired the chain in order to enter the specialty running market. The stores are located primarily in the eastern part of the country.
National Bank of Indianapolis exec retiring
Philip B. Roby, who helped start the city’s largest locally based bank, will retire at the end of the year.
Music retailer moving call center to Indianapolis
The Woodwind & Brasswind, a South Bend-based retailer of musical instruments, is moving call-center operations to Indianapolis. The center will employ 100 people.
IEDC, Conexus form aerospace, defense council
The Indiana Aerospace and Defense Council brings together industry leaders to begin creating a plan to grow the sector. IEDC and Conexus say Hoosier defense contractors have created 1,800 jobs in the past two years.
Mortgage firm plans local expansion, 140 jobs
Royal United Mortgage LLC, an Indianapolis-based mortgage firm, announced plans Tuesday to expand its local operations, adding up to 140 employees by 2013.
Indianapolis, Beech Grove settle utility billing feud
Indianapolis and Beech Grove wrapped up their decade-old dispute prior to the city’s official transfer of its water and wastewater utilities to Citizens Energy Group.
Zionsville man charged with wire fraud, money laundering
Brian Eads faces a maximum of 30 years in prison by engaging in transactions of more than $10,000 with criminally derived proceeds from properties bought at sheriff’s sales.
Allisonville bridge closure will be abbreviated
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close the busy span over Interstate 465 for five months instead of seven.
TechPoint’s Innovation Summit adds speaker
SocialMediaExaminer.com founder Michael Stelzner will give the opening address at the Nov. 8 event.
United Way of Central Indiana likely to keep administrative fee
The Buffalo chapter eliminated its fee on designated gifts.
Dig-IN tasting festival looks to create independent foundation
Event at White River State Park wants to create ongoing source of support to connect Indiana farmers with grocery stores, restaurants and consumers.
Citizens Energy gets interest-rate bargain on bonds sold for utility purchase
Stock-market swoon contributes to favorable terms on purchase of city’s water, sewer systems.
NFP of NOTE: Happy Hollow Children’s Camp
Happy Hollow Children’s Camp provides residential camping activities to encourage the development of social, mental, spiritual and physical growth of children through the challenges of outdoor living and learning.
EDITORIAL: Invest in the underemployed
Armies of people find themselves lingering on the sidelines.