Fairbanks Foundation gives $20M to IUPUI public health school
The Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation is contributing $20 million to support IUPUI’s effort to open
a school of public health.
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Democrat Williams drops out of race for mayor
Brian Williams said Tuesday that he is dropping his bid to challenge Mayor Greg Ballard in 2011, paving the way for front
runner
Melina Kennedy to represent the Democrats.
Local artist Knabe lands in Indiana Design Center
Walter Knabe, this year’s official artist of the Indianapolis 500, will set up shop this summer in the Indiana Design Center,
part of the Carmel’s Arts and Design District.
Water, sewer sale clears another hurdle
The $1.9 billion deal still needs the OK of the City-County Council and state regulators.
Deadline approaching for mortgage lenders to pass exam
Lenders must pass the test by July 1, or their licenses will be revoked. So far, just 58 percent of more than 1,000 in the
state
have passed.
Just Marketing International nabs Formula One deal in India
India-based JPSK Sports Private Ltd. hired JMI to provide strategic consulting for the venue that will host the inaugural
Formula One Indian Grand Prix in 2011.
Simon Youth Foundation hires Hetrick to handle national branding, marketing
Simon Youth Foundation, a local not-for-profit, helps at-risk high school students across the country by partnering with local
school systems.
Group forms to protect Pleasant Run watershed
Led by Sky Schelle, east-side residents have formed The Friends of Pleasant Run.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra women’s committee adopts more inclusive name
The 800-member group hopes to attract more men to its ranks.
Circle City Sweets takes chance on Indianapolis City Market
The stand that sells fresh baked goods opened last month, undaunted by the market’s recent history.
PROXY CORNER: Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. provides scheduled passenger, charter and air freight services.
EDITORIAL: Next grand plan for City Market
While it seems ominously similar to earlier efforts, there are components that might result in a better outcome.
WXIN expanding its news programming
Fox59 adding weekend-morning and 5 p.m. weekday newscasts to its coverage.
Hat World expansion to create 571 jobs in Indianapolis
Hat World, a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn.-based Genesco Inc., said it plans to invest up to $22 million to lease and prepare
additional space locally as it consolidates manufacturing and warehouse operations from Wisconsin.
Area home sales took big hit in May as credit expires
Pending home sales fell 31.5 percent last month, following expiration of the federal home-buyer tax credit.
Chinese furniture maker picks Marion for U.S. headquarters
The upholstered-furniture maker, which operates as Y.K. Furniture, plans to invest $24.3 million to establish its first U.S.
subsidiary. The facility will house assembly-and-distribution operations with about 100 employees.
Avon gives senior-living facility tax abatement
Leo Brown LLC’s 20-acre, $36 million senior-living community is expected to create 132 jobs with an average salary of $37,000
when it is completed in 2011.
IT consulting firm plans to create 230 jobs
Miller Consulting Group will move its headquarters from Indianapolis to Noblesville and add the jobs by the end of 2013,
the company said Wednesday morning.