Efroymson hands off leadership at iMOCA
The founder of the museum of contemporary art, who has worked for the organization unpaid since 2009, presided over a move that doubled its size.
Kathleen McLaughlin
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Black Expo sees attendance rise at Summer Celebration
Attendance at Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration was up 5 percent compared to last year, the local organization reported Friday afternoon.
Pro athletes’ charities often have limited life spans
Wealth and fame often lead professional athletes to share their success in the charitable arena, but those efforts rarely last much longer than their careers as the organizations struggle to survive in an already-crowded philanthropic field.
Wishard lands $2.2M in employee fundraising campaign
An employee-giving campaign for the new Wishard medical center brought in about $2.2 million, making the campaign one of the largest of its kind for a public hospital, according to Wishard Health Services officials.
Carrier counts on new environmental regulations to drive sales
Carrier Corp.’s plan to invest $36.5 million in its Indianapolis plant hinges in part on how well consumers take to a new platform of high-efficiency furnaces.
Palladium works out kinks in accessible seating
The staff at the Palladium in Carmel will receive more training on how to accommodate people with disabilities after a would-be concertgoer said she was denied a pair of $20 tickets.
Shelbyville manufacturer takes on big name in tumblers
A Shelbyville manufacturer is seeking to cancel a trademark held by Tervis Tumbler Co., which built a $75 million business around making double-walled plastic cups.
Amazon planning fourth area distribution center
Amazon.com plans to open a second warehouse in Plainfield this year, the company announced Wednesday. The online retailer’s fourth location in central Indiana is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
Mike’s unveils new design for new carwashes
Two new carwash facilities in Anderson and West Lafayette will bring the Indianapolis-based chain to 39 stores.
Indiana State Museum hopes for new start
The Indiana State Museum begins a new fiscal year Friday with a different governance structure and a $1.1 million surplus.
Rolls-Royce upgrades engine on market since 1950s
Rolls-Royce’s Indianapolis plant assembles few of its workhorse T56 aircraft engines in whole, but cranking out spare parts for overhauls is a large business. The last contract modification, issued by the U.S. Air Force in 2007, is worth up to $789 million and is still active.
Indianapolis Museum of Art drops student-run security
The IMA is back to using traditional security guards after IUPUI vetoed its plan to use federally funded work-study students.
Art museum to charge for parking
The Indianapolis Museum of Art will charge $5 for parking starting Sept. 1. The new fee comes a year after the museum opened an outdoor sculpture park that drove up attendance.
Christian foundation sees donations soar
A local Christian foundation is pulling in donations at such a rapid clip that it could double in size this year.
Tomisue Hilbert settles suit over $15M policy
Tomisue Hilbert quietly settled a 3-year-old lawsuit last month over whether a controversial life insurance policy issued in 2006 on her mother, Suzy Tomlinson, was valid, and whether the beneficiary of the policy, J.B. Carlson, committed fraud.
Electric car company filing for bankruptcy
Think Global, which has a factory in Elkhart and uses batteries made in the Indianapolis area, plans to liquidate its assets, according to supplier Ener1 Inc. Ener1 expects to lose $32 million in the process.
Charitable giving picks up despite rocky economy
After pulling back from charitable giving for two years, Americans were slightly more generous in 2010—donating an estimated $290.9 billion, according to a national study released Monday.
Black Expo aims for more family friendliness
Indiana Black Expo is working to overcome last summer’s shootings and a recent staff mutiny, but observers say the root of the problem is declining interest among African-American adults in its signature event.
Few local charities growing their influence outside Indiana
At a time when the not-for-profit sector is buzzing with terms like “scaling impact” and “venture philanthropy,” few native not-for-profits have sown seeds outside Indiana. Leaders and funders emphasize the need the serve the local market first.
Lilly retiree runs Christamore on smaller budget
Christamore House, a west-side community center that was in danger of closing its doors last year, recently hired an Eli Lilly and Co. retiree as executive director. Bill Scott, 57, took on the job to give back to the Haughville neighborhood where his grandmother and other relatives lived.