Plans progress for once-doomed City Market west wing
Directors of the historic building on Thursday approved a proposal to use the west wing for office space, and as the home of the Indy Winter Farmers Market.
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Partner pay up at local law firms
Partners at Indianapolis’ three largest law firms—Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Baker & Daniels LLP and Ice Miller LLP—are enjoying healthy pay increases despite the tough economic times.
Judge: Durham’s home-detention restrictions to continue
A federal judge denied a request from indicted financier Tim Durham to relax the rules of his home detention. The judge also appointed a public defender for his business partner, James F. Cochran.
Tech district could boost Indianapolis’ convention business
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association plans to attract more life sciences conferences.
Skillman gives $1M to Center Grove schools
In exchange for donating $1 million to Center Grove schools so athletes don’t have to pay a new participation fee, local auto dealer Ray Skillman gets to post advertising signs on several athletic facilities, scoreboards and concession stands.
Golf course manager suing DuPont over herbicide
R.N. Thompson, which operates several local courses, claims the company’s Imprelis herbicide caused “catastrophic tree loss.” R.N. Thompson has joined a Pennsylvania resident in filing the class-action suit.
YMCA, bike hub on track for City Market
The bike hub is slated to open sometime next month, while a date of Sept. 7 has been set for the unveiling of the new YMCA. The facilities are part of an overall $3.5 million renovation to City Market.
Jillian’s set to vacate ground floor of downtown building
An unidentified restaurant and bar is set to sign a lease by Sept. 1 to assume the Meridian Street space Jillian’s has agreed to relinquish as part of a lease dispute with its landlord. The entertainment complex will continue to operate on the second and third floors.
Prosecutor drops charges against OmniSource
Former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi brought stolen property charges against scrap yard operator OmniSource. But his successor, Terry Curry, said the evidence doesn’t support the allegations.
Emmis reports larger quarterly loss, higher revenue
For the quarter ended May 31, Emmis suffered a loss of $4.5 million, or 12 cents a share, compared with a loss of $3.9 million, or 10 cents a share, in the same period last year.
Uncollected pledges remain high for United Way
United Way of Central Indiana will reserve about $2.65 million, or nearly 7 percent of the $38.2 million it raised in its annual campaign, to cover uncollected pledges from Hoosiers who lose their jobs.
City seeking long-term operator of Eagle Creek course
Bids are due by July 29 for an eight-year contract to manage the golf club. The city intends to sue the former operator in an attempt to recover more than $200,000 after he defaulted on a $3.5 million loan.
Black Expo changes to come after Summer Celebration
Organization directors will announce in August any recommendations from an outside consultant brought in after employees voiced concerns about the leadership of president and CEO Tanya Bell.
City exploring Mass Ave redevelopment options
Property that houses Indianapolis Fire Department facilities on North New Jersey Street, bordering Massachusetts Avenue, could be sold to private developers. In turn, city police and fire services could be better connected.
McNamara moving from Broad Ripple after 57 years
The florist is moving from the Broad Ripple retail space it has occupied since 1954. Local developer Buckingham Cos., which purchased the property in 2000, is preparing for the redevelopment of Monon Place.
Navistar seeks more tax breaks after old deal failed
The company, which had planned to close its Brookville Road plant, now is set to create 250 new jobs by investing $19 million in new equipment. It previously received $18 million in tax breaks and repaid $5 million to the city.
Lender’s suit says homebuilder owes $12.8M on loans
M&I Bank filed the suit against J. Greg Allen, charging he defaulted on two loans he took out to buy 73 acres of land on the northeast corner of Emerson Avenue and County Line Road on Indianapolis’ south side.
Contractor wins $14.5M judgment against State Farm
A Hamilton County jury sided with Joseph Radcliff in his lengthy legal battle with the insurer following a 2006 hailstorm that caused severe damage in central Indiana. State Farm accused Radcliff of fraud.
New minority supplier council chief aims to raise agency’s profile
Carolyn Mosby brings a wealth of experience to the Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council, which she hopes to lead to the next level of success.
New Marsh exec hopes to grow market share
Marsh Supermarkets has hired grocery executive David C. Siegel to the new position of senior vice president of merchandising and marketing strategic initiatives. He follows new CEO Joseph M. Kelley from Price Chopper in New York.