County council to decide fate of EnerDel tax break
Hancock County officials are set to terminate a tax incentive agreement with EnerDel Inc., the once-heralded battery maker with big plans that since has vacated its facility in the county.
Susan Orr
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Sun King beer makes statewide move to grocers’ shelves
With $2 million in improvements to its Indianapolis brewery, Sun King now plans to distribute its Sunlight Cream Ale and Wee Mac Scottish Ale to grocery and convenience stores across Indiana.
Colts sign new lease for airport hanger after paying for improvements
The Indianapolis Colts organization is getting a break on rent for its 20,000-square-foot hanger at Indianapolis International Airport after doing some rehab work.
Fishers gets clearance to open airport land for offices, manufacturing
Fishers officials have drafted a plan to market 211 acres at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport for commercial development. The Indianapolis Airport Authority gave its blessing Friday morning.
Still far from break-even point, BlueIndy focuses on finding new members
The electric car-sharing service is barely 15 percent of the way toward critical mass for profitability. It has targeted local college campuses, groceries and cultural attractions as growth engines as it continues broad expansion plans.
Council to form task force to study easing taxi regulations
Local cab drivers have complained that current rules put them at a disadvantage when trying to compete with ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft.
Former Walmart, HHGregg marketing chief joins DemandJump
Indianapolis-based tech startup DemandJump LLC has named long-time marketing executive Julie Lyle as its chief revenue officer and chief marketing officer, the company announced Thursday
State surveys businesses to limit impact of I-69 extension near Indy
Based on input from businesses, design options could include retaining walls, shifting the route to the east or west, and selecting different ramp locations.
Rolls-Royce lands $216M contract for fighter jet lift systems
Most of the work will take place at the manufacturer’s Plainfield and Indianapolis facilities.
Feds force local cement facility to change hands
A merger between two international cement companies—and a related antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission—has put an east-side Indianapolis facility under new ownership.
Varied path leads executive to White River State Park
White River State Park Development Commission Executive Director Carolene Mays-Medley talked to IBJ about her new job at White River State Park and how she’s navigated her diverse career path.
Charter-airline startup inching closer to liftoff after five years
Still trying to raise money, Carmel-based Legacy Travel Club Inc. recently hit a milestone with a proof-of-concept day trip to Michigan.
Indiana RV maker pays $576M for fellow Hoosier firm
Thor Industries Inc. has purchased privately held Jayco Corp. in hopes that it will help attract younger customers looking for more modest travel abodes.
IndyGo awards $10.8M in contracts as Red Line pushes forward
While they wait for $75 million in federal funding to come through, transit officials are trying to ensure the first phase of the Red Line is shovel-ready.
Fundraising for $35M sports park nearly across goal line, museum says
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis enlisted some heavy-hitters—including Andrew Luck—to attract sponsors to the massive project. Still unknown: how the expansion will affect museum ticket prices.
Children’s Museum to build $35M sports park for family fitness
Developed directly north of the museum, the 7.5-acre Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience will include facilities for basketball, football, golf, running, tennis, soccer and motorsports.
Calumet Specialty Products sells off money-losing refinery
Struggling Indianapolis-based oil company Calumet Specialty Products Partners announced Tuesday that it has sold its interest in a $430 million refinery that it co-developed in North Dakota.
Transit Center passes commute test with few hitches
For the first weekday morning commute at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, IndyGo workers fanned out to help riders get their bearings. Traffic lights didn’t always cooperate.
Local hackers team up to tackle transit issues
In a contest, college students created tools to find links between crime and mass transit and to encourage use of both IndyGo and the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare service.
Literacy leader, radio show host to leave Indy
Travis DiNicola, the longtime executive director of Indy Reads and a fervent supporter of the local arts community through WFYI’s “The Art of the Matter,” plans to move to Pennsylvania by summer’s end.