Jackson Group acquired by Houston company
Indianapolis-based The Jackson Group had 132 employees in mid-2010, ranking it the sixth-largest woman-owned business in the area, according to IBJ research.
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NFP of NOTE: Net Literacy
Net Literacy increases digital inclusion and digital literacy for all Americans while providing student volunteers life skills, job skills, and an opportunity to participate in service to their community.
Indianapolis-area transportation programs land federal money
IndyGo will accept new applications for funding beginning Feb. 14.
Baker & Daniels attorney to head election board
Tenley Drescher-Rhoades predecessor is leaving to become chief of staff for new Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry.
Former radio host Eddie White joins Indiana Pacers front office
The team’s new director of corporate communications will focus on connecting with the local business community.
New law prohibits disposing of electronic gadgets in household trash
Marion County residents should dispose of electronics at so-called “ToxDrop” locations.
Eiteljorg, Indianapolis Symphony pull in new visitors
Exhibit, grant power audience development initiatives.
EDITORIAL: Consider tapping bank fund to ease budget woes
As reported in a front-page story in last week’s IBJ, the $250 million public deposit insurance fund has not been tapped in nearly 20 years.
Emmis pitching in on breach-of-contract lawsuit
Emmis Communications Corp. will contribute $200,000 toward legal fees in a lawsuit that company founder Jeff Smulyan’s JS Acquisition LLC filed over its failed effort to take the Indianapolis-based media company private.
Rolls-Royce scores $49M military contract
Rolls-Royce Corp.’s Indianapolis operation is finishing the year out the way it started—racking up lucrative military deals.
State’s big polluters spewed less last year
EPA data show an 18 percent decrease in toxic emissions among big manufacturers and electric utilities, but it’s unclear to what degree better practices—or the slow economy—had on declining levels.
ITT Educational OKs bonuses to keep managers in place
Carmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc.’s management team will get special cash bonuses if they remain with the company until the end of June, ITT disclosed in a regulatory filing last week.
Indiana Seed Fund makes 11th investment
A $250,000 investment in Aarden Pharmaceuticals will go toward advancing tuberculosis therapy through the pre-clinical development stage.
EDITORIAL: Our wish list for next year
We don’t expect all our holiday wishes for the New Year to come true. We’re not that naïve. But in this season of hope, we’d like to offer these familiar refrains—and end with some proof that dreams do, sometimes, come true.
Rolls-Royce, Raytheon win $154M in military contracts
A pair of Indianapolis military contractors scored new government deals worth a combined $154.4 million, the Department of Defense announced late Wednesday.
CIB seeking bids for stadium, convention security
Request for proposals calls for providing 24-hour security at both Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, as well as providing armed guards for special events. The CIB plans to award contracts in mid-March.