JULY 16-22, 2012
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Chase Tower’s $201M sale price sets record
A publicly traded real estate investment trust has agreed to pay $201 million for the tallest building in Indiana, a price that could give a boost to the local investment market.
Read MoreBusinesses move, close for U.S. 31 transformation
The 13-mile, $600 million upgrade of U.S. 31 that carves through some of Hamilton County’s fastest-growing suburbs is a temporary inconvenience to motorists, but for some business owners it’s a life—or livelihood—altering event.
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WellPoint using deals to prep for new era in insurance
The buying spree is back on at WellPoint Inc., with a twist. A decade ago, the insurer consolidated Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans that catered to employers. Today, it is making deals to grow the non-employer part of its business.
Read MoreAfter 2011 tragedy, state fair expands offerings
The Indiana State Fair is raising admission prices and adding a parking charge as it tries to recover from a big hit to its bottom line caused by last year’s tragic stage collapse.
Read MoreFinish Line’s high-tech store prototype still has kinks
A prototype store launched by athletic shoe and apparel retailer The Finish Line Inc. on May 25 aims to use technology to marry brick-and-mortar to the company’s online operation. But interactive tablets that are a centerpiece of the so-called omnichannel strategy are not yet up and running.
Read MoreHoosier economic engine poised to downshift
Hoosier employers added jobs faster than those in all U.S. states except two through the end of May, according to federal estimates.
Read MoreGolf courses scramble to weather lack of rain
PGA officials are keeping their eyes on Carmel's Crooked Stick as the BMW Championship approaches. And groundskeepers are using some high-tech tactics to avoid the withering effects of drought.
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ROBERTS: Indianapolis pushing boundaries with improved design
The Cultural Trail points to the possibilities Indianapolis can offer future generations.
Read MoreDevelopers prefer low-rise apartments in downtown Indianapolis
Building codes add more expense to high-rise projects.
Read More‘Michigan left’ promises learning curve, less congestion
Drivers wanting to turn left at an intersection under reconstruction in Fishers will first have to turn right.
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EDITORIAL: Road construction carries high costs
Hamilton County motorists may be forgiven the occasional bout of road rage this summer.
Read MoreMORRIS: Young racers aspire to big league
USAC’s quarter-midget racing is a popular sport worth your attention.
Read MoreKENNEDY: This time, Sharia law misunderstood
I participated in a discussion of “Sharia Beyond the Headlines” at the Indianapolis InterChurch Center.
Read MoreWILLIAMS: Biodiesel makes sense for Indy
The rebirth of downtown and its continued viability are the result of clustered assets—hotels, the convention center, sporting facilities, familiar restaurants—and a strong convention business.
Read MoreHICKS: To tax or spend? That is the question for government
There is a great (and vituperative) disagreement on government’s role in stabilizing a recession.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Leadership, not regulation key to changing behavior
In the midst of hard-core lobbying by the banking industry designed to soften the drive for more stringent financial regulation, some key institutions haven’t exactly covered themselves in glory lately.
Read MoreALTOM: Online detective work can amaze and find new markets
Google Earth is one of Google’s odder and spottier applications. It started life as Keyhole, a 3-D mapping program originally paid for by the CIA and subsequently purchased by Google in 2004.
Read MoreJefferson, conservatism don’t always mix well
One should generally be skeptical of conservatives quoting Thomas Jefferson in aid of their positions.
Read MoreLaikin blazed trail
I cut my teeth after college in the early years at BrightPoint working for Bob Laikin's enterprise.
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NFP of NOTE: Jubilee Village Project
The mission of the Jubilee Village Project is to provide hope, opportunity and liberty to villages around the world.
Read MoreMeadows neighborhood developer aims for retail
New housing, health facility could help attract grocer.
Read MoreHonda West negotiating to open Fishers dealership
It’s not clear if the car dealer would leave its long-time home on West 38th Street.
Read MoreCarmel veterinarian opening animal hospital near Mass Ave
Woodland Animal Hospital owner will take former bookstore space in Chatham Arch neighborhood.
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