Want to lease a Lamborghini in Indy? Good luck
There is little appetite for spending ‘stupid money’ in Indianapolis, or just about anywhere in the Midwest, for that matter.
Sam Stall
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Mansion restoration is dream come true for new owners
David and Alice Berger have sank more than five years of effort into bringing the former Lacy property back to its industrial era grandeur.
INDIANA 100: Manufacturing employment lags recovery of sector
Emphasis on efficiency, technology is softening job demand.
Indiana universities, manufacturers helping launch Digital Lab
Indiana manufacturers, universities and various state groups are abuzz about their involvement with the freshly minted, Chicago-based Digital Lab for Manufacturing—even if they’re not yet sure what their exact role will be.
1960 modern house was built for the age(s)
Restoration evokes marveling over its trappings and construction to withstand the Atomic Age.
Pupils learn to talk fast, sell well in auctioneering school
Melissa Davis is a third-generation auctioneer and president of Reppert School of Auctioneering. She helps lead quarterly courses running 10 days straight.
Rebranding of bird-food retail chain ups emphasis on core product
Wild Birds Unlimited recently unveiled a new marketing program encompassing everything from revamped store design to new staff training to a rebalancing of the product line. The idea was to place less emphasis on gift items and more on the store’s core product—birdseed.
Butler University’s Danko seeks lasting gains from hoops glory
The new president is seeking to build lasting gains from the school’s 15 minutes of hoops glory.
New law paves way for micro-distilleries to open across state
A new state law allows Indiana distillers to obtain a permit to produce and sell spirits by the glass, bottle or case. Previously, they could sell only to distributors, never to the public.
Carmel home has a room for everything
Rich and Renee Ackley’s home live both large and small, large because of its 10,000 square feet, and small because of its “fairy garden.”
Symphony conductor Urbanski, wife settle in at CityWay
The Indianapolis abode of Polish-born conductor Krzysztof Urbanski and his wife, Joanna, is nice but a bit on the small side—a 1,376-square-foot apartment inside downtown’s new CityWay development.
Glick’s all-in style leaves mark throughout philanthropy
Marianne Glick’s community commitment has earned her the distinction of being named the 20th recipient of IBJ’s Michael A. Carroll Award, given annually to someone who has demonstrated the former deputy mayor’s qualities of determination, humility and devotion to the community.
Architect designs home to grow with his family
Architect Chris Lake’s Zionsville home is a work in progress, and probably always will be.
2012 CFO OF THE YEAR: Jack A. Gochenaur
Jack A. Gochenaur, chief financial officer and treasurer of Manchester University, is a finalist in the not-for-profit category.
2012 CFO OF THE YEAR: Thomas P. Fischer
Thomas P. Fischer, chief financial officer of Community Health Network, is a finalist in the not-for-profit category.
2012 CFO OF THE YEAR: Kay Whitaker
Kay Whitaker, CFO at Central Indiana Community Foundation, is the top honoree in the not-for-profit category.
2012 CFO OF THE YEAR: Christie B. Kelly
Christie B. Kelly, executive vice president and CFO of Duke Realty, is a finalist in the public companies category.
2012 CFO OF THE YEAR: Steve Collins
Steve Collins, chief financial officer of ExactTarget, is a finalist in the public companies category.
2012 CFO OF THE YEAR: Mark K. Hardwick
Mark K. Hardwick, CFO at First Merchants Corp., is the top honoree in the public companies category.