JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 5, 2017
Chris Holtmann’s success as Butler University’s men’s basketball coach this season has a dark side: It ensures his name is in the conversation when top jobs open in the off-season. Anthony Schoettle explains how Butler has tried to keep up with the skyrocketing price of top coaching talent. Also in this week’s issue, John Russell explains why the transplant business is booming at Indiana hospitals. And in Focus, Jared Council takes the temperature of the state’s IPO market.
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Hospital systems fight for pre-eminence in transplant field
The number of transplants performed in Indiana last year hit an 11-year high, up about 6 percent from a year before, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
Read MoreJob training tax credits gain steam in Legislature
Indiana employers would be able to claim tax credits to offset costs associated with training and credentialing their employees under legislation being considered by the Indiana General Assembly.
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Speaker firm Klipsch rocking again after losing its beat
Voxx International Corp.’s Premium Audio segment—essentially Klipsch—has seen three straight quarters of strong sales growth, including a 27-percent showing in the latest quarter.
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Will Butler’s basketball success lead bigger schools to recruit its coach?
Four of Butler’s last five coaches have moved on to bigger, better-paying programs.
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Passenger counts are on the rise at Indianapolis airport
Indianapolis International Airport’s passenger traffic took flight last year, nearly reaching an all-time record and outpacing industry averages.
Read MoreLawsuit alleges bank CEO trying to drive Dallas firm out of business
A Dallas mortgage company accuses Carmel banker Michael Petrie of launching a "delberate and vindicative campaign" to try to drive it out of business. But a separate lawsuit against the Dallas firm tells a different story.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Will Lake County finally get its due from lawmakers?
Residents of the key economic and industrial hub associate more with Chicago for news, economic welfare, entertainment and sports than with anywhere in Indiana and feel ignored by state government in Indianapolis.
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UPDATE: Circle Centre anchor Carson’s commits to 5-year lease extension
The department store’s lease had been due to expire next January. If it had pulled out, the downtown mall would have been left with no anchors.
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Allure of IPO fades for fast-growing Hoosier firms
Candidates for initial public offerings are increasingly opting for mergers or private equity instead.
Read MoreDealmakers wonder if Trump will intervene in mergers
It wasn’t a surprise when Donald Trump took the opportunity during his Jan. 11 press conference to angrily accuse CNN of spreading fake news. Throughout the campaign Trump had complained the cable network was being unfair to him—and at one point vowed that as president, he would block AT&T Inc.’s proposed $85.4 billion merger with […]
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EDITORIAL: Judicial selection process must be open
We urge Republicans—who control both the House and Senate—to listen to the concerns of Democrats. It would be unwise and unfair to design a system that created an advantage for one party over another.
Read MoreMAURER: Patch the holes in your philosophy
I still ask myself on occasion, “What would Glick do?”
Read MoreGOLDSMITH: Trump and his private-sector appointees
Given his background, it’s not surprising that President Donald Trump gravitates to strong leaders. Many of his cabinet nominees served as either private-sector CEOs or military generals, executives with strong personalities and substantial experience at the top of large organizations. Closer to home, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has selected some top aides from the private […]
Read MoreNIEDERPRUEM: Accuracy, not speed, leads to trust in media
So heading into the strong headwinds of 2017—realizing you might rather be on the banks of a 5-foot snow drift reporting in subzero temps than at a Washington presser—here are some items that could save your face and preserve your grace.
Read MoreKIM: Time in market, not timing, key for millenials’ investing
Compound interest is a powerful lever that can make your financial life better. Or it can kill you.
Read MoreBOHANON & STYRING: Economic effects of smoking are not all obvious
If you think federal spending and deficits are out of control or that the state of Indiana needs a bigger surplus, advocate cigarette smoking.
Read MoreLETTER: Important answers to key pre-K questions
We’re encouraged by the bipartisan support from Indiana lawmakers for expansion of quality pre-K.
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Planned Parenthood leader Cockrum stepping down after 15 years
Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky Inc. is searching for a new president and CEO to succeed Betty Cockrum, who plans to retire in June.
Read MoreBall State fills yearlong vacancy in president’s office
Ball State University’s trustees hired Geoffrey S. Mearns as president Tuesday, a year after the school’s previous leader resigned without explanation. He expects to take the new job by August.
Read MoreHilton planning two hotels in Indy under new brand
Called Tapestry, the brand is designed to jump on the bandwagon for individualized and upscale hotels with distinctive local features.
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Music venue The Warehouse in Carmel abruptly closes
The Warehouse—a 150-seat venue in a 60-year-old former machine shop in the Arts & Design District—had three shows scheduled this week. Dozens of national artists played at the music hall over the past 15 months.
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Octiv Inc. cofounder Sapp steps down as CEO
Dustin Sapp, 38, is taking a sabbatical from the software company he co-founded in 2010. Chief Operating Officer David Kerr is the new CEO.
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