Judge denies request from former stockbroker Buck for release from prison
In prison in Terre Haute for securities fraud, Thomas Buck argued that his age and health issues put him at risk of complications from COVID-19.
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I-70 to be testing ground for driverless trucks
It might be many years before fully autonomous vehicles are a common sight on public highways—but transportation officials in Indiana and Ohio are laying the groundwork now for that day.
ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck
The interruption in downtown convention business caused the closure. Also this week: Studio C, Tandoor & Tikka, Peppy Grill, The Fudge Kettle, 21st Amendment Wine & Spirits.
New campaign aims to raise awareness, support for local Black businesses
The campaign, which launches Wednesday, has two goals: Supporting local Black-owned businesses and helping other companies do a better job of supporting the Black community.
Money still available for PPP loans, but deadline looms
Indiana lenders had secured a total of $9.5 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans for their borrowers as of Saturday, according to the Small Business Administration.
Dollar General to bring new urban-concept DGX store to Mass Ave
DGX represents a new direction for Dollar General, which has traditionally focused on small-town and rural locations. Also this week: Quaff ON!, Bru Burger, Jiffy Lube, Tire Discounters, 16 Bit Bar + Arcade.
Noblesville game shop set to open store on Mass Ave in July
It will be the second location for Moonshot Games, which opened its Noblesville location in 2018. The company says business is booming despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pittsburgh-based restaurant-and-bar chain closes last Indy location
Primanti Bros., which is known for serving french fries on its sandwiches, has permanently closed its downtown restaurant in Circle Centre Mall, at 49 W. Maryland St., according to its Facebook page.
Cummins to form joint venture with hydrogen storage company
The announcement marks the latest in a series of steps the Columbus-based engine maker has taken in recent years to diversify its offerings in alternative-energy power systems.
Indiana 100: CNO investment chief says keep-it-simple approach works best
Eric Johnson leads a team with $25.3 billion in assets under management.
COVID-19 uncertainty makes economic predictions more difficult
Economists are struggling to understand how bad the fallout might get and how long it might take to recover.
City’s last traditional costume shop closes permanently after 50 years in business
Costumes by Margie, which opened in 1970, almost changed ownership last month, but the pandemic ruined those plans
Fast-casual Mediterranean chain coming to Indy
Up to five more locations could open in the next 16 months. Also this week: The Black Acre Loft, Dave & Buster’s, Gold Leaf Savory & Sweet
Mass Ave Toys closes after 14-year run
The owner, who has operated toy stores for more than 40 years, said she closed the shop so she could retire.
Indianapolis-area Popeyes restaurants under new ownership
The new franchisee for the 16 Popeyes locations is Cincinnati-based Gilligan Co., which operates convenience stores and quick-service restaurants including Subway and Dunkin Donuts.
IndyGo running out of office space, but board members don’t agree on fix
IndyGo is investigating whether to purchase the former Harrison College site for millions of dollars to use as additional space—but some board members are not convinced doing so is a good idea.
Gaming lounge, others launching after pandemic delay
Press Play Gaming Lounge, Two Chicks District Co. and Bella Pizzeria are following through with plans announced before the shut-down. Punch Bowl Social, meanwhile, aims to reopen this fall.
Indianapolis-based Hurco suffers largest quarterly loss since 2002
The Indianapolis-based machine tool manufacturer said shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic effect on its sales.
Novelty-products firm BigMouth falls silent after years of hype
The firm, which had big growth plans, owes $23 million on a loan that is in default and is winding down operations.
Area financial adviser barred from industry, ordered to shut down business
The actions stem from a 2018 complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in which the adviser was accused of selling $13 million in risky securities to clients without disclosing that she would earn commissions on the sales.