This week, find out why the emphasis on smaller classes is shifting in the education reform debate and see why some motorsports insiders think IndyCar racing is making a comeback. In Focus, read why mergers and acquisitions are primed for a burst of activity. And in A&E, check out the warm, family atmosphere at Donatello's Italian Restaurant.
This week, read about what Rolls-Royce is considering as it weighs a move downtown and find out the prospects for a citywide curbside recycling program. In Focus, see the methods companies are using to deliver get-healthy messages to teenagers. And in A&E, check out how a local firm benefited from the popularity of ugly Christmas sweaters.
This week, see what new tactic the national American Legion is using to shore up its bottom line and find out what effect repeated price cuts had on Endocyte's initial IPO. In Focus, find out how city boosters are looking to supplement local convention business. And in Forefront, columnists weigh in on topics such as social discourse, taxes, grading teachers, political conventions and the North of South development.
This week, read about a group of young entrepreneurs that meets monthly to share war stories (and watch a video of its most recent gathering), and learn why Goodwill thrift stores are angling for more donations. Also, find some good news about the Indianapolis Indians and see what Ed Feigenbaum has to say about the upcoming legislative session.
This week, check out our recap of the business news and newsmakers of 2010—and spend some time with a gallery of our favorite photos. Also, we flash back on a year of changes in the local restaurant scene. In Forefront, thought leaders way in on a variety of topics from unions to education, young professionals to shief laws.
This week, see what startup Flat 12 Bierwerks has brewing in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and find out who's taking the helm of local ad agency Caldwell VanRiper. In Focus, get a peek at the turbulent legislative session ahead.
This week, read about what NFL owners are doing to prepare for a possible player lockout and see what the controversial body scanners at Indianapolis International Airport are turning up. In Focus, find out what's behind an aggressive growth plan for locally based Summit Realty. And check out Forefront, our new twice-a-month section featuring lively debate on politics and policy.
This week, find out why some Fountain Square business owners want to create a new tax to pay for neighborhood improvements and see what Indiana University is doing to improve its share of the online education market. In Focus, read about what local businesses are doing to build relationships overseas. And check out the results of our CFO of the Year awards program, complete with video interviews of the winners in five categories.
This week, read about the high-profile lawyer hired to join Tim Durham's legal team and see why Indiana medical school students are eschewing family practice. Also, Mickey Maurer continues his 10 lessons for entrepreneurs.
This week, read about how a revitalization effort on the city's west side embraces the international flavor of the area and find out what convenience-store chain Turkey Hill has planned for Indianapolis. In Focus, see why Indiana's ethanol industry is eagerly awaiting decisions from Washington. And Return on Technology columnist Tim Altom explores the maddening process of filling out forms at the doctor's office.
This week, find out why the November TV ratings period is so important for Channel 13 and read about a family feud heating up in court over the Mike's Express Carwash chain. In Focus, see why leaders of the Unite Here union are targeting Indianapolis hotels—and take a peek inside the new Indiana Convention Center space in our photo gallery. And in A&E, Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo talks to the jewelry artist behind Studio AMF.
This week, read what the beneficiary of a $15 million life insurance policy has to say about allegations that he duped Stephen Hilbert's 74-year-old mother-in-law and see why sports teams are spending millions on digital signage. In Focus, find out if it's as hard to fire a teacher as people think. And discover what tech expert Tim Altom has to say about connecting with clients on LinkedIn.
This week, read about how the developers of the Di Rimini apartment complex escaped oversight after the project was approved and find out why WXIN-TV Channel 59 is adding more local newscasts. In Focus, see what BioCrossroads is doing to keep laid-off life science workers in the area. And check out the latest installment of Mickey Maurer's advice for entrepreneurs.
This week, see what Steak n Shake has cooking when it comes to store design and read about how an old-school costume shop helps customers dress to thrill. In Focus, find out how farmland sales are faring in the 'burbs. And get IBJ publisher Greg Morris' take on the economic news of late.
This week, see why Gov. Mitch Daniels and public schools chief Tony Bennett have a vested interest in who gains control of the Indiana House this fall and read about why Zionsville galleries are closely tracking the development of Carmel's arts district. In Focus, see how area banks are faring in the current economy. And in A&E, find out what Lou Harry thinks of the Indianapolis Museum of Art's new Andy Warhol exhibit.
This week, see how The Finish Line is trying to meet customers' demands and find out who won IBJ's Michael A. Carroll Award for public service. In Focus, read about the inroads IPL CEO Ann Murtlow has made in a male-dominated field. And in A&E, find out which screenings are worth catching at this year's Heartland Film Festival—and watch some trailers.
This week, see how the economy is affecting recent college graduates looking for jobs and read about what Southwest Airlines' purchase of rival Air Tran could mean for Indianapolis-based Republic Airways. In Focus, check out the transcript and videos from IBJ's Health Care Power Breakfast to see what our panel of experts have to say about the imact of reform. And in A&E, Lou Harry encounters the unusual at Main Street Organic Bistro in Brownsburg.
This week, see how the property-tax caps intended to help Indiana homeowners has affected owners of rental properties and second homes. In Focus, check out how old schools are getting new lives. And in the Meeting & Event Planning Guide, meet the team responsible to hosting the 2012 Super Bowl. And when you're reading about the early success of the JW Marriott, check out photos shot inside the hotel that doesn't open until February.
