Louisville company purchases assets of local distributor
Louisville-based Bailey Tools & Supply Inc. said Tuesday that it has purchased the assets of Indianapolis distributor Capitol Drilling & Contractors Supply.
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NFP of NOTE: Flanner House of Indianapolis Inc.
Flanner House of Indianapolis Inc.’s mission is to support the community on the near northwest side of Indianapolis
by providing early childhood education, senior services, employment and social services programs.
EDITORIAL: Another blow to a deadly habit?
An ordinance that would ban smoking in enclosed spaces where it’s still allowed—primarily bars and bowling alleys—is
once again being considered by the City-County Council. And again we urge councilors to adopt the measure.
Emmis smacked with quarterly loss of $135M
Emmis Communications Corp. suffered a whopping loss of $135.6 million in its most recent fiscal quarter, the Indianapolis-based
media company reported Friday morning.
Mayor seeks your suggestions
The newly created Indy
Ideas Web site and the Neighborhood Association Council are both intended to encourage participation in local government.
Industrial real estate holding up during downturn
Industrial real estate in Indianapolis hasn’t escaped a bumpy ride caused by the recession, but it has managed to
withstand turbulence better than the office and retail sectors.
EDITORIAL: Indiana Fever deserves support
Running a professional sports franchise isn’t just a dollars-and-cents proposition.
It also requires heart. And that’s what the Fever have in abundance, from ownership to management to the players on
the floor.
United Way devoting another $1 million to church-based child care centers
United Way of Central Indiana will expand its program for improving church-based child care to its six-county region with
a $1 million economic stimulus grant from the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Bureau of Child Care.
‘Godfather’ game-maker sued over ‘Dillinger Tommy Gun’
The Mooresville-based company that owns John Dillinger’s publicity rights has made an “offer” of sorts
that the Godfather can’t refuse.
Baucus health reform bill would stick Indiana companies with fees
The health reform bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., would help pay for expanded health insurance coverage
by levying fees of $13 billion a year on the health care industry. The fees would deliver a hefty bill to just
about all of Indiana’s major health care companies. But how they’re reacting to the fees is all over the map.
Memorial fund expands free admissions at Eiteljorg
The Leon Jett Minority Family Admission Fund has raised money to allow admissions at the Eiteljorg Museum
of American Indians and Western Art for families enrolled in Hoosier Works or Hoosier Healthwise.
Green year for city hall, businesses
It’s been a year since Republican Mayor Greg Ballard launched the City’s Office of Sustainability. On Oct. 6,
Ballard and his sustainability director, Karen Haley, outlined accomplishments in the first year.
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Anonymous donor gives $5 million to Marian University
Marian University has received an anonymous $5 million gift to support student scholarships, the Indianapolis-based school
announced Wednesday.
Accuride restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Evansville-based Accuride Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday as part of a restructuring of debt.
Lilly settles Zyprexa suit with S. Carolina
Eli Lilly and Co. has agreed to settle the State of South Carolina’s lawsuit that claimed Lilly improperly marketed the antipsychotic
drug Zyprexa, according to Bloomberg News.
‘Makeover’ making another trip to central Indiana
Popular ABC show ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ is returning to central Indiana.
Cabela’s puts Greenwood property up for sale
Cabela’s is selling the land on which it had planned to build a store in Greenwood.
Logistics firm expanding headquarters in Greenwood
Greenwood-based Avram Worldwide said today that it will expand its headquarters and distribution operations in the city, and
plans to create 78 jobs by 2013.