Grameen Bank to open Indianapolis branch
City would become third U.S. location for lender that makes small business microloans to the poor.
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IMS centennial celebration boosts sales, revenue
IMS CEO Jeff Belskus tells IBJ that ticket sales for the race are the best they've been in five years.
NFP of NOTE: IndyCar Ministry
The IndyCar Ministry is a nondenominational Christian organization, which was developed to pastor the racing community.
EDITORIAL: Smart growth likely result of Zionsville battle
Zionsville’s family feud over commercial real estate development has stirred passions among people who seem to agree, at least outwardly, on one point: The town’s growth should be managed to preserve its quality of life.
Best Buy closing Franklin warehouse; 301 jobs lost
The Minneapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer plans to close the facility by the end of March. Employees will be terminated in phases beginning in July.
Riley Hospital CEO resigns
Dan Fink, who joined Riley Hospital for Children nearly six years ago, will depart Friday. Marilyn Cox will serve as interim president and CEO while Riley conducts a national search for a new leader.
City proposes stricter towing rules
A proposed ordinance would crack down on “predatory” towing practices by requiring tow-truck operators to adhere to several rules meant to protect consumers.
Fortune turns profit in first quarter on higher revenue
The Indianapolis-based professional employer organization reported a profit of $265,000 in the first quarter after posting a loss of $426,000 in the same three months last year.
Butler provost named university’s interim president
Jamie Comstock will serve as temporary leader from June 1 to Aug. 1, as Butler University makes the transition between outgoing President Bobby Fong and President-elect James Danko.
Area home-building activity shows April uptick
In the nine-county area, the number of building permits filed in April climbed to 361, an increase of 10 percent from the same month in 2010.
Area home sales slump for 12th straight month
Indianapolis-area home-sale agreements fell 36.4 percent in April compared to the same month last year, marking 12 consecutive months in which year-over-year sales have fallen.
Airport lands second valet service
CurbsideValet is on the north end of the terminal, along the departure-level curb.
Slingshot SEO takes top prize at TechPoint’s Mira Awards
Slingshot, a search engine optimization firm, plans to add at least 100 jobs by 2013.
Pacers TV ratings increase even as attendance dips
Viewership for Pacers games on Fox Sports increased 35 percent this year over last, according to New York-based Nielsen Media Research.
Documentary touts sustainable building practices in Indy
The hour-long film, dubbed “Green Building in Indianapolis: Creating a Sustainable Future,” was released on You Tube last month.
AIDS Fund event nets high percentage of proceeds
Spotlight returns 93 cents on the dollar for grants to HIV and STD prevention, outreach and testing programs across the state.
Number of Indiana arts organizations increased in 2010
Positive numbers could signal growth in sector that continues to lose jobs.
Financial strength ratings of OneAmerica subsidiaries climb even higher
Indianapolis-based firm avoided investment losses suffered by peers during last recession.