Funding about to expire for IndyGo’s north-suburban routes
The luxury coach routes from downtown to Fishers and Carmel were launched three years ago and have been popular among suburban commuters.
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Newsweek notes safety record of Carmel’s roundabouts
Carmel leads the nation in revamping intersections and has seen an 80-percent drop in injury accidents as a result, the magazine noted.
City not impressed with fixes proposed by Di Rimini developer
Developer Jeff Sparks met with city planners Oct. 1 to propose fixes to the apartment project at Capitol Avenue and St. Clair Street.
United Way steps in to help Morgan County’s flood repair
The grant came from a $45 million pool created by Lilly Endowment Inc. in 2008.
Georgia Street reconstruction project starts underground
Work is under way on the $12.5 million transformation of a three-block stretch between Pennsylvania Street and Capitol Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly corridor.
NFP of Note: YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Closing of Greenwood call center to affect 260 workers
The center, operated by Indianapolis-based TeleServices Direct, is set to close Dec. 4. The company attributed the closing to a loss of business.
Grocery distributor to create 100 jobs in Bloomington
State economic development officials on Wednesday announced food distributor Nash Finch Co.’s plans to open a Bloomington warehouse and hire 100 workers, formalizing a commitment the Minnesota-based firm made this summer.
Lucas Oil owners to buy former Hilbert estate
Lucas Oil Products Inc. owners Forrest and Charlotte Lucas confirmed they were buying the property for $3 million at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. It will be used for “business activities and community functions.”
German American Bancorp acquires Bank of Evansville
American Community Bancorp Inc.’s subsidiary bank, Bank of Evansville, will become part of Jasper-based German American Bancorp Inc. in a deal valued at nearly $30 million.
Plastic recycler establishing $25M plant in Richmond
Chicago-based Perpetual Recycling Solutions said it will purchase and renovate an existing, 100,000-square-foot facility in the city, with plans to create up to 55 jobs by 2012.
Longtime car retailer closes on west side
National Car Sales, for years known for its commercials featuring basketball coach Bobby “Slick” Leonard, closed last week after more than 20 years in the market.
Closing of Berne plant putting 250 out of work
Michigan-based Camryn Industries plans to close the facility in Berne on Oct. 15 after the sale of the plant to Visionary Technologies Inc., also based in Michigan.
Interactive Intelligence buys Jacksonville software maker
Interactive Intelligence Inc. has bolstered its product line of business software applications by acquiring Latitude Software for $14 million.
Christamore House laying off seven employees
Local not-for-profit also may temporarily reduce client services to ease its financial struggles. The agency said it needs to raise $200,000 to continue operating through the rest of the year.
Clarke Engineering plans $2.1M expansion in Fishers
Fishers-based Clarke Engineering Services plans to invest $2.1 million to expand its headquarters operation, creating as many as 29 jobs by 2012. The 13-year-old firm said it will begin hiring immediately.
Furniture distributor plans Gas City operations
New Jersey-based Munire Furniture says it will locate its U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Gas City, with plans to create as many as 100 jobs by the end of the year and as many as 350 by 2013.
Hudnut joins D.C. office of local lobbying firm
Hudnut will represent clients in federal government matters for Bose Public Affairs Group LLC, an Indianapolis-based lobbying firm. The former four-term Indianapolis mayor served the city from 1976 to 1992.
EEOC suing local hotel for race discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s lawsuit against the owners of a Hampton Inn on the east side charges that the hotel treated black housekeepers unfairly.