MARCH 13-19, 2017
Ikea, the 800-pound gorilla of furniture retailing, will swing open its doors in Fishers this fall. But the other players in the market say they’re not worried, Scott Olson reports. Also in this week’s issue, Anthony Schoettle charts the evolution of Butler Blue from has-been mascot to marketing powerhouse. And in A&E Etc., Mike Lopresti reviews the eight greatest games in Indy’s long history of hosting March Madness.<
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Furniture stores brace for Ikea’s incursion
The long-awaited arrival of Ikea to central Indiana will transform the way many Hoosiers buy furniture.
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How Butler made its bulldog a marketing dynamo
Butler is one of just 58 U.S. colleges with a live mascot, and the bulldog is quickly approaching the top echelon, based on its fame and effectiveness as a goodwill ambassador for the school.
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Despite rich new TV deal, NCAA gets debt downgrade
The governing body for college sports weathered a $411 million deficit in its latest fiscal year. But long term, its financial position appears strong—in no small part because of an $8.8 billion TV contract extension it inked last year for its men's basketball tournament.
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Parks director wants city parks to spark change
Indy Parks recently finalized a five-year master plan, which was adopted Feb. 1 by the Metropolitan Development Commission.
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IPS architecture program’s certifications can help alumni land $70,000 jobs
The IPS Career Technology Center, based at Arsenal Tech, has 15 so-called “pathways,” including Computer Science, Certified Nursing Assistant and Architectural Drafting & Design.
Read MoreThe Fan putting local shows on new frequency to cure interference issue
Starting soon, many central Indiana sports-talk fans will no longer be able to hear programming from The Fan on 93.5 FM, where it’s been heard since November 2015.
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HHGregg files for bankruptcy, lines up buyer
The company did not disclose the identity of the purchaser. CEO Robert Riesbeck said HHGregg is “fully committed” to continuing to operate the 132 stores that will remain after it completes the closings announced last week of 88 stores.
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Fairbanks Foundation sharpens focus in quest to maximize impact
The foundation is becoming specific with what it wants to accomplish and is shifting more toward funding research that advocates for systemic change, instead of traditional grant-making.
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Debut of $37M Coil to kick off Broad Ripple apartment flurry
The village is expected to add as many as 500 rental units in the next year or so. Businesses hope they’ll boost daytime traffic in the area traditionally known for its nightlife.
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Salesforce expansion will fill one-quarter of Salesforce Tower
The San Francisco-based tech giant in May will begin occupying 11 floors in the 48-story building.
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MAURER: Lottery hoax lures lass down bridal path
Recalling a unique proposal that landed couple-to-be in national spotlight.
Read MorePETERSON: Let’s lift those the economy has left behind
Average wages for Indiana’s non-management workers have risen less than 50 cents an hour since 2000, according to inflation-adjusted data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read MoreKITTLE: Bury the idea of a border adjustment tax
Unfortunately, all the good tax reforms could be wiped out by a separate, complicated proposal from the House GOP that amounts to a huge new tax that will slam consumers.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Indiana Supreme Court awaiting key appointment
For the first time since Indiana adopted merit selection for the court, the Supreme Court will consist of justices appointed by governors of one party.
Read MoreKIM: Buffett lauds market system, immigrants for U.S. abundance
Fans of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett eagerly await the last Saturday in February for his annual letter to shareholders to be posted. With U.S. stocks and political divisions running at record levels, Buffett offered some cool-headed historical perspective and timeless investment advice in his 2016 letter. According to Buffett, “One word sums up our […]
Read MoreBOHANON & STYRING: Enjoy all the rankings, but read the fine print
Here is the dirty little secret behind all rankings. More than anything else, they reveal the policy preferences of the organization doing the ranking.
Read MoreLETTERS: Editorial misconstrued goal of cigarette tax hike
Rather than lament what a current smoker stands to lose financially with a $1 cigarette tax hike, let’s examine what that smoker stands to gain.
Read MoreLETTERS: GM site is chance to embrace riverfront
It never ceases to amaze me how Indianapolis has almost totally ignored this potentially beautiful waterway (White River State Park being an exception).
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Embattled businessman Eyler files for bankruptcy
The filing follows a wave of lawsuits filed against Gary Eyler in connection with the collapse of The College Network, a company he founded in 1995 that provided online test-prep materials for college entrance exams.
Read MoreSigstr signs ex-Salesforce executive as CEO
The email-marketing company has named a Salesforce Marketing Cloud leader as its new head honcho, effective April 10.
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