SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2012
This week, find out what Ivy Tech Community College is doing to reverse an enrollment dip and read about the growth plans being concocted at craft brewer Sun King. In Focus, explore plans to overhaul the city's zoning codes. And in the Meeting & Event Planning Guide, see what tourism leaders are doing to fill the FFA gap.
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Stakes high as Colts try to renew club seats
At the conclusion of this season, five-year contracts for many of Lucas Oil Stadium’s 7,100 club seats expire. Other club seats on shorter contracts also expire, pushing the total up for renewal to about two-thirds of club seat capacity.
Read MoreNew Denison CEO puts parking firm on growth tear
Perry Griffith, the scion of the Griffith family’s Denison Parking empire, is handing the CEO reins to the executive who helped him expand the Indianapolis company to 10 other states in as many years.
Read MoreNoble Roman’s takes on take-and-bake format
Noble Roman’s Inc. has baked up an idea to expand its franchising opportunities nationwide and dramatically increase revenue. The Indianapolis-based pizza company is rolling out plans for a stand-alone, take-and-bake concept designed to rival Papa Murphy’s.
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Ivy Tech battles enrollment dip by promoting its lower tuition
This summer, Ivy Tech Community College rolled out a nearly $1 million marketing campaign that stressed the school’s affordability versus other higher education options. The message appears to have hit home. What looked like an impending 15-percent reduction in fall enrollment ended up at just under 5 percent.
Read MoreCharity watchdogs at odds with IUPUI professor
IUPUI economics professor Richard Steinberg stands by his philanthropic theory, despite seeing his fundraising principles speared by a charity watchdog group and then by a cable news network. At issue is his belief that charities are justified in spending heavily on fundraising, because doing so positions them for long-term success.
Read MoreStartup aims to take business cards into digital age
Indianapolis entrepreneur Nick Carter thinks he’s found a way to eliminate the “black hole” of marketing data: smart business cards that track how recipients use them.
Read MoreSun King brewing another round of growth
After just three years in business, Sun King finds itself the second-largest brewer in Indiana, behind only Three Floyds Brewing Co. in Munster, which produces about 23,000 barrels and also is growing quickly.
Read MoreGroup forms to challenge arts corridor along canal
Save Our Scenic Central Canal, led by local activist Clarke Kahlo, is objecting to the proposed Art2Art project that would develop and decorate 4-1/2 miles along the Central Canal towpath.
Read MoreOneAmerica unit using hybrid policies to grow long-term-care sales
Using banks as a sales channel also boosts business in what has been a languishing product segment.
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Indianapolis set for sweeping zoning overhaul
Code dating to 1969 to be updated to encourage density, sustainability and mass transit.
Read MoreSecond-tier office buildings Indianapolis now top-of-mind for buyers
Class B admirers are benefiting from low prices and lending rates, and turning the buildings into apartment and company headquarters.
Read MoreVON DEYLEN: Stay the path toward revitalized Fountain Square
What most people consider Fountain Square is actually a combination of three neighborhoods: Fountain Square, Fletcher Place and Holy Rosary. In 2005, I started working on my first project in this area, and it has changed the direction of my professional path in just about every way possible.
Read MoreSecond-quarter commercial real estate statistics for Indianapolis
Commercial Real Estate Focus sections include statistical snapshots of Indianapolis' multi-tenant office vacancy rates and the local industrial market.
Read MoreIBJ Commercial Real Estate Power Breakfast – transcript
A panel conversation with Katie Culp, senior managing director, principal, Cassidy Turley; Mike Higbee, president, DC Development Group; Christie B. Kelley, chief financial officer, executive vice president, Duke Realty Philip; G. Kenney, president, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co.; Thomas K. McGowan, president and chief operating officer, Kite Realty Group; and Tadd M. Miller, CEO, Milhaus Development LLC.
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EDITORIAL: More Brainard scrutiny overdue
In a former life, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard was a real estate attorney. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that splashy development projects have been a hallmark of his four terms as mayor.
Read MoreMORRIS: Remember our founding principles
I’ve avoided talking politics for several weeks now, but I just can’t avoid it any longer.
Read MoreKENNEDY: True family-values campaigns
Recently, all eyes have been glued to developments in the presidential race and to Indiana’s campaigns for governor and U.S. senator. We’ve paid less attention to the folks running for seats in the Indiana House and Senate.
Read MoreWILLIAMS: Anchor MSA redevelopment with City Hall
Any successful revitalization of the Market Square Arena site demands restoring the former City Hall as the public’s house. City Hall’s decaying grandeur casts a long shadow over the neighboring parking lots created by the implosion of MSA 11 years ago and is probably overwhelming the facile designs associated with redevelopment proposals.
Read MoreHICKS: Teach teachers to value performance evaluations
If schools are to get better—and they must—we’ll have to ask more of teachers, parents and students as well as taxpayers.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Use facts, not feelings to choose investments
Our “big-picture” views can be shaped and influenced by experiences, reading, television and other external media. We can even be persuaded by the opinions of others.
Read MoreALTOM: What employees need to know in today’s office
I’m willing to irritate my colleagues in human resources and bet that they aren’t asking all the questions they should ask of candidates.
Read MoreBrainard good for Carmel
Who are you [Sept. 17 Styring column] to pretend to know what Carmel residents want?
Read MoreBrainard, ‘cronies’ should leave
While I agreed with almost every point [Styring, Sept. 17] made, there is one that I must vehemently object to—specifically his statement that “I don’t question the mayor’s honesty or good intentions.”
Read MoreGoverned by profligates
Plato said, “The penalty good men pay for inattention to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” In Carmel, [Sept. 17 Styring column] we have chosen commerce over the constitution, the rule of man over the rule of law.
Read MoreGetting out the vote
In his [Aug. 27] column, Bruce Hetrick challenged us—the opinion leaders of the Indianapolis community—to do more to encourage voter participation, and he has good reason to be concerned. According to the Indiana Civic Health Index, the Hoosier State ranks 48th in voter turnout and 43rd in voter registration. Some might be disappointed in our ranking, but I see this as a call to action.
Read MoreAppreciating White River
Both in business and at home, water is so much a part of our daily lives that we often take it for granted.
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Gregg’s media consultant specializes in off-beat ads
Virginia-based strategist has been involved in high-profile races across the country.
Read MoreNFP of NOTE: Down Syndrome Indiana Inc.
Down Syndrome Indiana Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.
Read MoreFuture of Fishers campaign focuses on ballot questions
Public meetings offer residents opportunity to learn about potential change in northeast-side town’s form of government.
Read MoreGubernatorial, Senate debates planned for next month
John Gregg and Mike Pence will square off in three debates, starting Oct. 10. Candidates for U.S. Senate will debate on Oct. 15 and Oct. 23.
Read MoreCitizens Energy to roll out combined bills
Gas, water and sewer charges will be consolidated into one mailing to reap savings promised in merger of gas, water utilities.
Read MoreChinese PC giant to buy Carmel software firm Stoneware
Lenovo Group said the purchase of the 67-employee company would "enhance and expand" its cloud computing business.
Read MoreFort Wayne school district surges by IPS in enrollment
Enrollment in Fort Wayne Community Schools is projected to surpass enrollment in Indianapolis Public Schools, making it Indiana's largest school district.
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