Frontier to launch nonstop Indy/Austin flights in April
The Texas city is considered a tourism hot spot for its music and culinary scenes. Its burgeoning technology culture also makes it a key destination for business travelers.
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Enron fraudster to speak at investment forum in Carmel
Former Enron CFO Andy Fastow, who was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the Enron scandal, is expected to tell local financial analysts how the fraud unfolded and what he learned from the experience.
UPDATE: DHL to lay off 511 employees at Greenfield warehouse as Walmart takes over
The retail giant confirmed to IBJ on Friday that it intends to rehire DHL workers, who also could have a chance to transfer to other DHL facilities.
Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp reports record profit for 2017
The bank, which went public in October, says it saw especially strong growth in its multifamily mortgage business last year.
Auto-sales coaching company Pivotal Solutions shifting to new digs in Fishers
The firm says the new space will have high-tech elements to enhance student learning, including golf and gun training simulators.
Strong year bolsters battered Auer Fund
The Indianapolis-based mutual fund has posted cumulative returns of negative 0.43 percent since 2008. But things turned around in a big way last year, with 2017 returns of 28.75 percent.
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services acquires tech startup Stratim
KAR has acquired a San Francisco-based startup that uses technology to help companies manage fleets of vehicles.
Terry Lee Honda in Avon has new owner, name
The buyer is the same publicly traded firm that purchased Hare Chevrolet last year in Noblesville, and it’s interested in collecting more Indy-area dealerships.
Banks poised to reap big gains from tax reform
Bankers and industry experts say the federal tax reforms passed late last year will give an especially big boost to banks.
Transportation services firm to cut 142 Indianapolis jobs
The Dallas-based company operates IndyGo’s paratransit bus service, but that contract ends March 31.
Castleton call center to close, eliminating 107 jobs
A client has decided to move its customer service operations in-house, according to the firm.
FedEx plans $1.5 billion expansion of Indianapolis hub
The project was one of several investments FedEx announced Friday. The company said the projects are all related to recent federal tax reform.
Greenwood broker banned for life from trading securities
Regulators say the broker violated industry rules by refusing to cooperate in the investigation of a customer complaint against him.
Local tech startup Zylo lands $9.3M in venture funding
Zylo, which helps companies manage their cloud computing software subscriptions, has secured its second big round of funding—including investments from big names in the world of cloud computing.
Indy Chamber joins group advocating for alternative north-split design
The chamber and other coalition members favor options for the interstate project that would be more neighborhood-friendly.
Airport sets annual passenger traffic record, breaking 12-year-old mark
Indianapolis International Airport officials on Friday said 8.77 million passengers used the airport last year, topping a record set in 2005. Also, the airport announced a new deal with Coca-Cola that’s expected to boost revenue.
North-split construction critics want more neighborhood-friendly plan
As INDOT moves forward with plans for a major I-65/I-70 construction project, a coalition of residents with concerns about the impact on surrounding neighborhoods is also gaining steam.
Delta adding nonstop flights from Indy to Seattle
The flights, which begin in June, will make Delta the second airline to offer nonstop service from Indianapolis to Seattle.
Bank to open 3 more local offices, but with no employees
The “advanced centers” are intended to split the difference between standalone ATMs and regular branch offices.
Busiest bus routes to get more frequent service sooner
The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corp. plans to add more night and weekend service on its two busiest routes, plus a handful of others, starting Feb. 11.