Peyton Manning’s foundation doubles giving
The PeyBack Foundation made its largest grant distribution to date, with $800,000 going to 147 organizations in Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee.
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Cummins creates buzz with high-efficiency pickup engine
The prototype four-cylinder diesel engine would hit 28 miles per gallon in Nissan’s Titan pickup truck.
Hospitals may be near saturation point on physician hiring
Over the last three years, all major hospitals in Indianapolis have been active in hiring physicians. Competition was especially intense for cardiologists.
Everly extends ISO contract through 2017 season
Jack Everly, a native of Richmond, has been principal pops conductor since 2002, but his work with the ISO began much earlier.
Bidders at Mecum auction revved up spending
Marengo, Ill.-based Mecum Auctions Inc. recorded vehicle sales in Indianapolis of more than $47 million, versus $41.7 million in 2010.
NFP of NOTE: HVAF of Indiana
HVAF of Indiana is dedicated to eliminating homelessness for veterans and their families through prevention, education, supportive services and advocacy.
EDITORIAL: TIF-district plan deserves support
The tax districts allow the city to capture new property tax payments within specific boundaries and apply those funds to infrastructure upgrades and other incentives designed to lure private investment.
Foreclosed Ramada hotel up for auction
The hotel on the east side of Indianapolis near Interstate 465 and Pendleton Pike will go up for online auction on Tuesday with a minimum starting bid of $300,000.
Longtime CEO steps down at philanthropic consultancy
Johnson Grossnickle and Associates in Greenwood announced Wednesday that firm veteran Angela White will replace co-founder Ted Grossnickle as CEO.
Massive wind farm planned north of Indianapolis
A Chicago-based wind-farm developer is planning a $175 million farm about 45 miles north of Indianapolis that will span parts of Madison, Tipton, Grant and Howard counties.
INDOT seeks public input for state’s rail transportation plan
Freight and passenger rail are subject of long-range planning events.
Indianapolis among six cities to watch for emerging technology
New York, Boston, Chicago, Austin and Boulder, Colo., also cited.
Kanaan, Carpenter items boosting Indy 500 merchandise sales
Consumers open wallets for drivers who aren’t front-runners this year.
Lululemon Athletica, Five Below to open Indianapolis stores
Yoga apparel specialist, store geared toward teens plan local presence.
Indianapolis Symphony ventures into Zionsville
Horse farm owner Elizabeth Johnson extended an invitation to play, and local businesspeople and volunteers have been selling concert tickets.
PROXY CORNER: Interactive Intelligence Inc.
Indianapolis-based Interactive Intelligence Inc. develops communications and interactions-management software.
EDITORIAL: Nordstrom loss not death knell for downtown
The news that Nordstrom Inc. will close its Circle Centre mall store July 31 is proof that the suburbs still rule where retail is concerned, but it shouldn’t signal a repeat of the gradual decline downtown suffered when merchants began leaving the city’s core in the 1950s.