FEBRUARY 13-19, 2012
This week, read about what it will take for the Mind Trust to pull off its plan to overhaul IPS and find out why a member of the City-County Council wants to review the city's TIF-district strategy. In Focus, see what's next for Indianapolis' sports initiative. And check out a local startup that offers a "wing" woman service to help clients improve their social lives.
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Wheaton acquiring residential mover Bekins
Wheaton World Wide Moving is buying the nation’s oldest and one of its largest household movers, Bekins Van Lines. The deal is expected to bring 38 jobs to Wheaton’s northeast-side headquarters.
Read MoreBioCrossroads has stoked state’s life sciences industry, but challenges remain
In the 10 years BioCrossroads has been promoting life sciences in Indiana, the effort has netted more than 330 new companies, an infusion of more than $330 million in venture capital, a tripling of exports, and a growing number of mentions in national reports on life sciences.
Read MoreHost committee CEO Melangton ponders next play
Allison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in visitor spending. But with the game over, Melangton, doesn’t know where her own career path will lead.
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Extra money key to Mind Trust plan to transform IPS
The Mind Trust plan for transforming Indianapolis Public Schools calls for turning the district into a network of charter-like schools and giving them 15 percent to 25 percent more dollars to spend than Indianapolis charter schools currently enjoy.
Read MoreMarketer applies engineering skills to lead creative firm
Kathy Cabello left a lucrative IT career to start Cabello Associates Inc., a marketing consultancy celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Read MoreStartup coaches clients on dating
Miss Pivot is a social-skills training company that offers one-on-one coaching from professional “wing” women, group classes on topics like starting conversations, and now a mobile app that promises users the knowledge they need to “Fire Cupid.”
Read MoreDisappointing quarter puts WellPoint brass on hot seat
Analysts say the company has struggled to generate the consistent earnings that rivals have, in part because of mispricing of its Medicare Advantage senior coverage.
Read MoreCouncilor seeks review of city’s TIF-district strategy
Brian Mahern, a Democrat on the City-County Council, plans to propose a study commission to examine the effectiveness of TIF districts, how property tax caps will affect them, and ways to increase transparency for the complicated financing vehicles.
Read MoreTelecommunications companies push bill to defend turf from state network
The new law would prevent the I-Light data network from straying beyond its stated mission of serving the state’s colleges and universities.
Read MoreRepublic shareholders cheer plans to shed Frontier
A $120 million restructuring that included job cuts and cost reductions has returned Frontier Airlines to profit, allowing Republic to move ahead with the separation.
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After the Super Bowl, what’s next for Indianapolis sports?
Barely a week has passed since Indianapolis hosted America’s most popular sporting event, and already the Indiana Sports Corp. is retooling its playbook.
Read MoreHendricks County cultural trail highlights rural setting
Hendricks County is out to prove its suburban communities have more to offer than a convenient commute to downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreQuick Hits: Indianapolis offers more convention space, but as many people visit Baltimore
The Baltimore metro area, a larger market than the Indianapolis area, offers attractions and events related to its waterfront location.
Read MoreGLADDEN: Build the Indianapolis brand with the very best service
The innovation that led to the execution of Super Bowl XLVI was truly remarkable. On so many dimensions (crowd sizes in Super Bowl Village, scarves, the Legacy project, volunteers, murals and Super Service to name a few), Indianapolis demonstrated that it is a first-class city. It demonstrated once again, and on a level never before seen, that Indianapolis is a best practice for those studying hallmark event execution.
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EDITORIAL: Time again for Indy ingenuity
The close of a landmark event like the Super Bowl coupled with the pressing need to update Indiana Sports Corp.’s long-range plan offers the organization a prime opportunity to rethink the city’s sports strategy.
Read MoreMORRIS: Being in the Super Bowl moment
Now that there’s time to take a breath, I want to share some personal experiences from Super Bowl-related activities the past few weeks.
Read MoreKENNEDY: The realities of monsters under the bed
As one of my sons observed a few weeks back, when we were scratching our heads over an especially egregious bit of political buffoonery, very scared people desperately crave certainty in a world that has none.
Read MoreKISSINGER: Measuring success with wealth, not jobs
Today, we hear an endless drumbeat about job creation and use that as a metric to judge government incentives. What we really want is “wealth creation” through innovations that satisfy customers.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Lots of bills still in play as session nears home stretch
Many issues that address daily commerce, business relationships, education policy, and the internal functions of state and local government remain to be addressed.
Read MoreALTOM: Political parties use data mining to value you
As databases grow fat on information about us, they become extremely valuable for everything from designing product shelving in supermarkets to predicting ticket sales for professional sports teams.
Read MoreHICKS: It’s time for labor unions to make some changes
How is it, I wonder, that an employment contract between willing parties could get to the point where either side is viewed as an enemy?
Read MoreSKARBECK: Buy-and-hold can still work
The investment math of compounding at high rates of return over long periods can lead to astonishing results.
Read MoreMaurer column hit the mark again
Thanks to Mickey Maurer, again, for his voice of reason in the Indiana wilderness.
Read MoreReligion should be private
Thanks for discussing religion and candidates running for office.
Read MoreLost donor created new thinking
I really appreciated Kathleen McLaughlin’s [Feb. 6] article on the donor who made large financial commitments to multiple not-for-profits but is not expected to fulfill them.
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Breast cancer charity tries to avoid collateral damage from Komen controversy
The Pink Ribbon Connection distinguishes its mission from one of the country’s most powerful health advocacy groups.
Read MoreRoche sales rise 4 percent in 2011
Roche Diagnostics Corp.’s North American business, which is headquartered in Indianapolis, posted a 4-percent boost in sales last year on the strength of its fluid analyzer business unit, even though its diabetes sales fell.
Read MoreScopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary opens Dallas office
It is the ninth office for Scopelitis, which serves the trucking, transportation and logistics industries.
Read MoreState Fair Commission breaks ground on ‘Glass Barn’
The $2.9 million building on the 250-acre fairgrounds campus will feature interactive exhibits focusing on new technologies used on modern farms.
Read MoreIndyCar clarifies rules as it launches new chassis, engines
Chevrolet and Lotus will join Honda this year as series engine suppliers. The series is rolling out a new chassis and engine formula for the first time since 2005.
Read MoreBloomington touting tech jobs
The state’s technology industry doesn’t march in lockstep when it comes to attracting top talent.
Read MoreNFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.
The mission of Camptown Inc. is to challenge, mentor and teach youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.
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