SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2012
This week, find out what Greenwood officials want to see at a new I-65 exit and read about the potential fallout from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra lockout. In Focus, see why entrepreneurs are readying their public pitches. And in A&E, etc., check out Sola Adelowo's new "Image Matters" column.
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Local buyer acquiring Circle Tower for $6M
A fast-growing Indianapolis real estate firm is poised to acquire one of the city’s most iconic and well-located historic buildings.
Read MoreMainGate, Lids score Super Bowl merchandise deals
A pair of Indianapolis-based companies recently scored the largest single-event deal in the world of U.S. sports licensing, unseating 24-year incumbent Facilities Merchandising Inc. to win lucrative deals at the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Read MoreIndiana biz leaders race to fund presidential campaigns
Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, has raised $2.27 million in large gifts from Hoosiers, twice as much as President Barack Obama, according to federal campaign-finance data through June 30.
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Greenwood shoots for upscale I-65 interchange
Greenwood’s leaders plan to be discriminating about what can be built near a new Interstate 65 interchange at Worthsville Road, slated for construction in 2014.
Read MoreMarian University restoring velodrome to former glory
Marian University has sunk $350,000 so far into restoring the Major Taylor Velodrome near its campus, and has plans for much more.
Read MoreSymphony standoff might fray local support
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s decision to cancel the first two weeks of its season and lock out musicians could carry long-term risks in alienating subscribers and donors, observers say.
Read MoreAllison Transmission struggling to rev up investors
After the stock in the manufacturer of commercial transmissions bottomed at $15.82 in June, some investors began sniffing a bargain.
Read MoreIndiana Sports Talk still growing after 18-plus years
Statewide syndicated radio show thrives despite doubters, host’s heart attack.
Read MoreVirginia Avenue attracts yet another project
Englewood Development has under contract the former Shirley Engraving property at 460 Virginia Ave., where it plans up to 50 apartments, about 5,000 square feet of retail space and an underground parking garage.
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New rules open door to ads for private placements
In accordance with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission will lift the long-standing ban on “general solicitation” of unregistered securities.
Read MoreTIF expert is adviser to many municipalities
Loren Matthes helped broker first tax-increment financing deal in the state
Read MoreVISKANTA: Big trends emerge from the lost decade for stocks
Investors are trying to get more bang for their buck and are unwilling to rely on the Wall Street firms, many of which helped bring the global economy to its knees just a few short years ago, for their investment needs.
Read MoreCOHEN: Good reason to keep gold in diversified portfolios
Metal is hedge against printing money, weakening currencies.
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EDITORIAL: Stop obstructing TIF projects
We applaud the move by certain Democrats on the City-County Council last month to advance a proposal to expand the downtown tax increment financing district. Now we’re counting on the full council to pass it when it’s eligible for consideration at the council’s Sept. 17 meeting.
Read MoreMAURER: ‘Scavengers’ offers entertaining local lore
Learn some Indianapolis lore and be entertained by Dick Cady’s book, “Scavengers: A True Story of Money, Madness & Murder.”
Read MoreRUSTHOVEN: Revisionist change and little hope
The most revealing Democratic National Convention speeches were by Presidents Obama and Clinton. Let’s start with the incumbent.
Read MoreALTEMEYER: ISO’s challenges real, but solvable
The challenges facing the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are now widely known, but many still struggle with how that can be, especially when you look out at the sea of people in attendance at some of our Symphony on the Prairie performances. But facts are facts.
Read MoreHICKS: Corporate greed an easy target for criticism
A reader recently suggested that I write a critique of corporations akin to that offered for unions. That is a fine idea, so I will begin with a couple of points:
Read MoreKIM: Investors can find treasure in ‘discarded’ businesses
Our experience has been that corporate restructuring often creates market inefficiencies, allowing us to buy at a significant discount.
Read MoreMore ways to fix abandoned homes
I finished reading the [Sept. 3 Forefront column] from Samuel Odle and couldn’t agree more that the abandoned homes issue poses many challenges for the neighborhoods, residents and overall Indianapolis community. However, I felt compelled to offer a fourth solution.
Read MoreTeacher preparation already changing
At the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, we agree with David Harris [Sept. 3 Forefront] that Gov. Mitch Daniels is in an exciting position to reform teacher preparation at Purdue. Some steps have already been taken there, with the governor’s endorsement.
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Hoosier Momma growing sales, ambitions
Seller of Bloody Mary mix adds new concoctions, broadens distribution to seven states.
Read MoreIU, Purdue, others see big dip in MBA applications
Applications to the MBA programs at Indiana University and Purdue University fell sharply this year, part of a nationwide trend among many of the nation's largest and most prominent business schools.
Read MoreMillerWhite signs slew of new clients in last six months
Marketing firm lines up almost two dozen clients, most of them based in Indiana.
Read MoreFeds to fund bus between Indianapolis, Plainfield businesses
The three-year service will take riders to Amazon, BrightPoint, Ryder and other big west-side employers.
Read MoreJudge denies airport’s objection to competing parking lot
A Marion County judge has denied a legal challenge by the Indianapolis Airport Authority that would prevent a Cincinnati-based developer from opening a competing parking lot near the airport.
Read MorePROXY CORNER: Kimball International Inc.
Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. operates two business lines, electronic manufacturing services and furniture manufacturing.
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