MARCH 19-25, 2012
This week, read about what the IndyCar Series is doing to drive up TV ratings and attendance and check out our recap of how business-related legislation fared in this year's General Assembly. In Focus, see why hospitals are pushing preemptive care. And in Behind the News, Greg Andrews take a look at what the current market conditions may mean for local companies contemplating an IPO.
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Deal rekindles $45M downtown project
Former partners in Kosene & Kosene Development have settled a legal dispute that jeopardized redevelopment of the vacant former Bank One Operations Center downtown. Milhaus Development has until May 1 to begin construction.
Read MoreOzdemir emerges as powerhouse in Indianapolis real estate
Keystone Group, Turkish immigrant Ersal Ozdemir’s 10-year-old development firm, is orchestrating some of central Indiana’s most ambitious projects, including a $15M Broad Ripple parking garage and the $60M million mixed-use Sophia Square in Carmel.
Read MoreNext Purdue chief must cut costs but boost research
The successor to France Cordova, who is stepping down this summer when her contract expires, will have to tip-toe between two almost contradictory demands: Cut costs for students yet spend more to ramp up Purdue’s research enterprise.
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Mass transit backers regroup for next year
Despite years of intensive public and politician outreach, a transit bill died in the House Ways and Means Committee in late January by an 11-10 vote. Supporters plan education push, one-on-one meetings.
Read MoreHow key bills fared during 2012 Indiana legislative session
Right-to-work, smoking ban were only two of a long list of actions taken.
Read MoreIndyCar’s new big wheels steer series toward future
With the loss of two of its biggest stars after last season, the IndyCar Series faces a stiff challenge ramping up its television ratings, attendance and overall financial fortunes. Marc Koretzky is among the fresh faces driving series toward profitability.
Read MoreColleges ramp up Statehouse media coverage
Student-reporting programs at Franklin College, Butler University aid cash-strapped newspapers statewide.
Read MoreEx-One Call execs turn on each other in latest venture
Lawsuit alleges two of six partners in Qtego seized control and locked them out of the northwest-side firm, which developments telecommunications technology.
Read MoreDynamics in place to mint public companies aplenty
Indianapolis attorneys say numerous local private firms are on the IPO sidelines, mulling whether to try to capitalize on the strengthening economy and improving investor appetite for new issues.
Read MoreLegislative assistants keep wheels of state government turning
State lawmakers finished their work in Indianapolis this month, but the end of the 2012 General Assembly signaled the beginning of crunch time for a full-time staff charged with sorting out what happened during the contentious short session.
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Hospitals push preemptive care with special programs
Hospitals around Indianapolis and the nation are expanding programs to help people before they become patients. They are trying to teach cooking as well as treat cancer, to do social work as well as do surgery.
Read MorePatient referrals can be lucrative for hospitals
Physician liaisons are becoming key in recruiting efforts.
Read MoreBURTON: Accountability care organizations need good data
Concept is likely ahead of technical ability to make it work.
Read MoreCOLVIN: Get ready for a perfect storm in Worker’s Compensation
Rates are set to rise as insurers increasingly note the link between older workers’ health and productivity.
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EDITORIAL: Airport executives’ travel deserves scrutiny
The lavishness of the trips smacks of a culture of indulgence and raises questions about whether airport CEO John Clark III is making the best use of his time.
Read MoreMAURER: It’s all Greek to me … and now you
The New York Times' loss is your gain. Enjoy this crossword puzzle.
Read MoreRUSTHOVEN: Qualms about Irsay’s colossal wager
Rick Reilly, a fabulous sportswriter, points out that without Manning, there is no Lucas Oil Stadium, no Indy-hosted Super Bowl, no brand new JW Marriott downtown.
Read MoreKLACIK: Now for a new round of big thinking
If we go about directing the energy and confidence gained during our super moment into an effort downsized by fear of failure, and constrained by limited resources, hampered by political partisanship, and burdened by intra-regional rivalries, and what-is-in-it-for-me agendas, then we will not fully realize the potential of this super moment.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Lawmakers did much more than pass right to work
While some editorial writers suggest legislators accomplished little of consequence this session, and House Democrats lament lost opportunities to restore education funding and fix child services programs, we actually experienced a remarkably productive final four weeks.
Read MoreHICKS: Value proposition should drive higher ed debate
Even with higher tuition, college students are still flocking to campus. The real problem isn’t increasing costs, but uncertain benefits.
Read MoreKIM: Is No. 1 NFL draft pick a franchise fix or fool’s gold?
“Scorecasting” authors say teams consistently place excessive value on high draft picks and routinely overpay, in terms of current and future picks, to move up the draft order.
Read MoreWrong about vaccines
IBJ readers may be terribly misled by Anita Y. Woudenberg’s [March 5 Forefront] remarks about vaccines.
Read MoreChu tells half-truth
I have grown tired of the half-truths sold to the public regarding how much of every taxpayer dollar goes into classrooms [Chu column, March 5 Forefront].
Read MoreExcess not-for-profits
Our hearts are big and our intentions are good, but few organizations have the capacity to run our programs with best practice outcomes.
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CityWay hires IMA curators to populate new hotel with art
Curators have selected 24 contemporary artists to create work for hotel, to be known as The Alexander.
Read MoreLocal legal practices raise national ranking
Barnes & Thornburg, Faegre Baker Daniels, Ice Miller and others all grew in a ranking of firms based on number of attorneys.
Read MoreMotorsports marketing firm launches strategy division
The move by Zionsville-based Just Marketing International reflects growing client demand for measuring return on investment from motorsports sponsorships.
Read MoreDrive to boost highway funding is run off road
Indiana would have received nearly $300 million in additional funding if the proposal by Sen. Dan Coats had been successful.
Read MorePROXY CORNER: Eli Lilly and Co.
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co discovers, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals.
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