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.
The new president is seeking to build lasting gains from the school’s 15 minutes of hoops glory.
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.
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.”
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.
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 Chris Lake’s Zionsville home is a work in progress, and probably always will be.
Jack A. Gochenaur, chief financial officer and treasurer of Manchester University, is a finalist in the not-for-profit category.
Thomas P. Fischer, chief financial officer of Community Health Network, is a finalist in the not-for-profit category.
Kay Whitaker, CFO at Central Indiana Community Foundation, is the top honoree in the not-for-profit category.
Christie B. Kelly, executive vice president and CFO of Duke Realty, is a finalist in the public companies category.
Steve Collins, chief financial officer of ExactTarget, is a finalist in the public companies category.
Mark K. Hardwick, CFO at First Merchants Corp., is the top honoree in the public companies category.
John Smith, chief financial officer of Bastian Solutions, is a finalist in the private companies (revenue over $100 million) category.
Joseph D. Cathcart, chief financial officer of F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., is a finalist in the private companies (revenue over $100 million) category.
Bill Brunner, CFO at J.D. Byrider, is the top honoree in the private companies (revenue over $100 million) category.
Stephen D. Fugate, chief financial officer and co-owner of Cargo Services Inc., is a finalist in the private companies (revenue $100 million or less) category.
William Anthony Buckles, chief financial officer of Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center Inc., is a finalist in the private companies (revenue $100 million or less) category.
Jay Wiegand, CFO at American Fibertech Corp., is the top honoree in the private companies (revenue $100 million or less) category.
