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EDITORIAL: Sports payoff is on the way through ‘legacy project’
Sports may be overemphasized in our society, but there’s no doubt they’ve been good to Indianapolis.
Department of Waterworks chief to address canal concerns
Matthew Klein has agreed to serve on a panel discussion concerning the canal: “Indy’s Central Canal—public
resource
or private pipeline?” during the Indiana University Law Environmental Symposium, April 1 at IUPUI’s Inlow Hall.
Indianapolis to host conference for occupational therapists
Attracting the meeting is a coup for Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association officials who are trying to pull in
more health-related events.
FormSpring.com changes name to eliminate confusion with social site
Since the company was founded in 2006, it has racked up customers from 110 countries, providing them numerous Web forms to
capture customer/client information.
IUPUI coach Ron Hunter receives Good Guy award
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association is recognizing Hunter’s efforts on behalf of millions of children around the world
who are in need of shoes.
New Indy Hub Web site markets city to young professionals
The site, created by TrendyMinds, is aimed at out-of-town job candidates, who might be unaware of the city’s cultural
and entertainment offerings.
NFP of NOTE: Assistance League of Indianapolis
The Assistance League of Indianapolis is an all-volunteer organization whose members identify, develop, implement, manage,
and raise funds for ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the greater Indianapolis
area.
Fishers Town Council set to review auto mall plans
Butler Automotive Group is proposing a $19 million development along Indiana 37 that could include five auto dealerships and
create about 230 jobs.
Tokusen USA planning 135 jobs at new Scottsburg plant
Arkansas wire-maker Tokusen USA Inc. plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Scottsburg, state economic development officials
said Wednesday, touting the nearly 135 jobs expected over the next two years.
IBJ wins national journalism awards
IBJ received three national journalism awards at the Society of American Business Editors and Writers’ annual
conference on March 20 in Phoenix.
Home builder officially declares bankruptcy
Indianapolis home builder Hansen & Horn Group Inc. has officially declared bankruptcy after owners agreed to liquidate the
company earlier this month.
Conexus says infrastructure important to Great Lakes and Ohio River commerce is at risk
Many of the locks controlling the key passageways date back 80 years and are failing.
Text donations are new frontier for not-for-profits
The Indianapolis affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure plans to unveil what might be the first such “text-to-donate”
option offered among local not-for-profits.
Indiana Legislature approves mortgage certification program
Rating system will help homebuyers avoid the risks of borrowing.
Net metering bill short-circuited in legislature
Bill would have allowed businesses, universities and other organizations generating their own power to receive a retail credit
on their utility bills.
PROXY CORNER: Eli Lilly and Co.
Eli Lilly and Co. discovers, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals.