Having blanket regulations would make it easier for cutting-edge companies to roll out autonomous vehicles and related technology across the country, the leaders said Thursday at an IBJ event focusing on transportation megatrends.
Maria Bertram, an engineer by training, gave up a career at Eli Lilly and Co. to help revive Indianapolis’ Englewood neighborhood.
The Central Indiana Personal Mobility Network is in its early stages. But the general idea is to use technology, including a smartphone app and other tools, to make it easier for people to use IndyGo and other local transportation options, including Blue Indy electric-car sharing, Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, Uber, and Lyft.
The project is the first step in a multi-million-dollar upgrade of the downtown retail hub. Also in Property Lines: Crew Carwash, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Poke Guru and Game Paradise.
Zionsville-based Lids Sports Group, which operates more than 1,100 stores, saw sales decline nearly 11 percent in the latest quarter. Genesco is seeking a buyer for the unit.
Early adopters say blockchain has the potential to revolutionize everything from executing insurance contracts and conducting financial transactions to assuring food safety.
The free card offers discounts at 18 east-side establishments, mostly restaurants and shops. Also in Property Lines: new drinking and dining options on the south side; Valvoline adds to local footprint.
Also: Drybar, Tavern at the Point, Russell Provisions and Huse Culinary
The firm creates logos, designs menus, hand-paints signs and murals, and offers other visual design services to help local businesses create and convey a unique identity.
Community leaders have tried for years to get the owners to sell or redevelop the mostly vacant building on Broad Ripple's main drag. It was built in 1920 and last updated in 1980.
The office will close next month because Yellow Pages is outsourcing the work to an firm in India, employees say in a federal aid application.
Roundup: The 96-year-old tire and automotive service retailer plans to open more than two dozen area stores in next 18 months. Also, news on Provider coffee, Warby Parker eyewear and a new coworking space.
The program has awarded more than $3.1 million to Marion County businesses since 2004—which has leveraged more than $10.6 million in property owners’ investment.
Just more than half of married women leave long-term financial decisions, including those about investing, to their spouses, even though the wives often are handling the daily household budget.
The Canada-based coffee and doughnut chain had plans for at least five Indianapolis-area locations, but it already plans to shut down the first one after only a few months in operation.
Owner of Black Market and Rook wants to draw rum enthusiasts to South Pacific-themed spot in Fountain Square. Also this week: Condado Tacos in Broad Ripple and a Walmart experiment in Noblesville.
The Carson’s anchor store went out of business April 29. Its Washington and Meridian street entrances have been closed since then, blocking key entryways into the mall.
Juan Gonzalez, who was promoted from within, stepped into his new role at the bank Monday.
The Italian-themed eatery in the upscale Alexander hotel will be operated by the same homegrown firm that has created some of the best-reviewed restaurants in the city.
The Indianapolis-based restaurant chain saw declining customer traffic and sales in the first quarter.
