SEPTEMBER 9-15, 2013
This week, see what new Indy Chamber chief Michael Huber envisions for the organization and find out why a partisan battle is brewing over the Marion County Sheriff's Department. In Focus, explore the rationale for the trails sprouting throughout the northern suburbs. And in A&E, Lou Harry introduces the new Playscape area at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
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Pan Am Plaza hotel may sweeten bowl bid
Indianapolis officials hope to include plans for a new downtown luxury hotel in their bid for the 2018 Super Bowl, but they’re not sure all the pieces for a deal—potentially on Pan Am Plaza—can be put together before a bid presentation for 32 NFL owners in May.
Read MoreTesla luxury electric car seeking outpost at Fashion Mall
Tesla Motors Inc. is eyeing space in the Fashion Mall at Keystone and is seeking a zoning variance to sell cars there and to install charging stations within the parking garage.
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New school to anchor Central State project
The first new non-residential building at the former Central State Hospital campus, at the corner of West Washington Street and Tibbs Avenue, will be a charter school. Christel House Academy West broke ground last month on about nine acres donated by the city.
Read MoreCombatants draw partisan distinctions in debate over sheriff’s budget
The Marion County sheriff can’t control the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, but Mayor Greg Ballard can’t tell the sheriff how to operate jails or secure the City-County Building, and, much to his frustration, he’s been unable to control the sheriff’s spending.
Read MoreNew Indy Chamber chief Huber broadens group’s agenda
Michael Huber is about to step out from behind the curtain. As CEO of the Indy Chamber, he’ll be the face of the metro area’s largest business membership organization, rather than the brains behind top city initiatives.
Read MoreAfter years of success, Harlan Laboratories caught in debt vise
The company may violate loan covenants in the next three to six months, and its ability to refinance a $280 million loan that matures in July 2014 is “highly questionable,” Moody’s says.
Read MoreMenard fires back in court fight with Hilberts
Menard has countersued Tomisue Hilbert for “abuse of process,” saying she filed her lawsuit only after companies controlled by Menard removed the Hilberts as managers of a private equity firm and sued to recover millions of dollars in fees paid to the Hilberts.
Read MoreOurHealth readies citywide network of employer clinics
In a bid to make employer-sponsored health clinics available to companies of all sizes, Indianapolis-based OurHealth will open a network of seven offices around Indianapolis next year.
Read MoreCity targets east-side parcel for housing development
The city hopes to seek bids to redevelop land along East Washington Street that is part of the four-acre P.R. Mallory industrial complex. Real estate experts say an affordable housing project might make the most sense.
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Indianapolis suburbs connecting the dots with trails
About 500 miles of trails already cut through Hamilton and Boone counties—including 125-plus miles in Carmel—and countless more are on the drawing board as suburban leaders strive to appeal to residents who want connected, walkable communities.
Read MoreZionsville believes in power of small loans
The town has started supporting tiny business loans in its tax-increment financing district.
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EDITORIAL: Corporations, flex your muscles
Indianapolis needs to stage a Super Bowl encore performance.
Read MoreMORRIS: Day in Riggs’ shoes puts public safety in perspective
As public safety director for a day I got a feel for the complexity of the job of keeping us safe.
Read MoreKENNEDY: Revenue enhancement, anyone?
Public finance these days reminds me of those fellows we used to encounter at the county fairs—the ones who twisted balloons into fantastic shapes, making horses or dogs from oblong balloons they blew up. Push the balloon here and watch a shape emerge there, and wonder if it would pop.
Read MoreEVERETT, HALSTEAD: Nurses need more training—quickly
Indiana’s health care work force is ill-equipped to meet the daunting challenges and requirements of health care reform without strategic work force development efforts.
Read MoreALTOM: Cost dictates whether cloud is right for your business
Sometimes it’s more efficient to have on-premises software to serve your company’s needs.
Read MoreHicks: Incomes won’t rise until communities improve
Indiana has many fine communities with good schools and great local amenities. High-earning households are eager to live in these communities, and businesses flock there to obtain access to those workers and consumers. Indiana also has many poor communities with weak schools and few amenities. Households and businesses flee such places.
Read MoreSkarbeck: Views abound on how to structure portfolios
There are many approaches and differing opinions on the best way to manage your portfolio. The conclusion comes down to which style or philosophy leaves you feeling the most comfortable while you fully understand the cost, risks and potential performance of that strategy.
Read MoreBeltzhoover didn’t solicit teen investor
I was shocked to see my name associated with what was portrayed as the solicitation of a minor in relation to securities trading [Sept. 2].
Read MoreKennedy not missed
Regarding Sheila Suess Kennedy [Aug. 26] leaving the Republican Party, Roy Clark once sang a line that fit her: “Thank God and Greyhound she’s gone.”
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NFP of NOTE: Beacon of Hope Center for Women Inc.
Beacon of Hope Center for Women empowers victims of domestic violence by providing them safety, education and support in a Christ-centered environment.
Read MoreWealth coach disciplined
The Indiana Securities Division has summarily revoked the investment adviser registrations of William R. Muench and his Greenwood-based Aperio Wealth Management. The division alleges that Muench did not answer the door when division personnel arrived at his office last July for a routine compliance investigation. It also alleges Muench filed inaccurate information concerning his address. […]
Read MoreWhitsett changes name; Milhaus launches division
The Whitsett Group LLC has changed its name to TWG Development LLC, and Milhaus has created a division to manage properties it develops.
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