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Although the Kernan-Shepard report focused on local government efficiencies, it is also clear that the management of Indiana’s
public resources and assets at the regional and state level has not kept pace with the technological and socioeconomic advances
of the last century.
Several venture capitalists — a generation younger than most in the profession — are establishing themselves in Indianapolis.
As Ben Graham said in his Mr. Market allegory: “The market is there to serve you, not guide you.”
Young & Laramore, the city’s largest advertising agency, has launched a division focusing on digital and design work.
The 600-seat Randall L. and Marianne W. Tobias Theater (nicknamed The Toby) is arguably the greenest facility of its kind
in the nation.
Whether it’s structuring local government to fit the 21st century, financing sports stadiums, achieving property tax reform or putting the state’s unemployment fund on sound footing, our leaders consistently show their failure to lead.
We’re generally supportive of a plan to merge the state’s two largest public pensions in an effort to save money, but it’s
hard to know exactly what to think considering the lack of detailed information available about the performance of the funds.
Simon & Schuster has hired former Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Charles
Leerhsen to write the story of the 1911 race and hopes to have it on bookstore shelves by the race’s centennial.
Dads Inc. provides support and education for fathers to develop healthy relationships and positive involvement in the lives
of their children.
VALUE 2/27/09 12/27/07 Shares of common stock outstanding 34.2 million 28.6 million Market value of one common share $3.62 $15.45 Market value of common stock $123.7 million $441.2 million
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Total ’07 Salary Stock and All other compensation Bonus option grants (1) pay (2) % change (3) John A. Kite $570,360 $358,125 $186,300 $25,935 19% CEO and president $0 Thomas K. McGowan $479,721 $300,875 $151,163 $27,683 17% chief operating officer $0 Alvin E. Kite Jr. $423,013 $150,000 $255,000 $18,013 34% chairman $0 Daniel […]
FUND-RAISER The Fatherhood Hall of Fame Induction Dinner raises awareness about the importance of involved fathering and male role models. Dads Inc. honors a group of fathers who work with or are a positive example to children in their communities. Raised $24,000 in 2008. The 2009 event will be in fall, on a date to […]
I am not at all sure that a merger of two public pension plans is not a good idea, possibly just not under current investment management auspices.
NOTEWORTHY CONTROL Alvin E. Kite Jr., chairman Number of common shares: 4,505,034 Percentage of all shares: 13.75 John A. Kite, CEO and president Number of common shares: 3,233,898 Percentage of all shares: 10.15 ABN-AMRO Asset Management Inc. Number of common shares: 2,846,237 Percentage of all shares: 9.79 Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC Number of common […]
This week, our month-long experiment with the iPhone Urban Spoon feature (type in a region, shake, and get a restaurant recommendation)
led us to Canal Bistro International Grille (6349 N. Guilford Ave., 254-8700).
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Answer to stimulus formula equals inflation One of the reasons so many folks don’t like economics courses is that we economists use so much math. But, in our present circumstance, one equation is especially helpful, if not joyful. So, just stick with me for a few minutes. The “equation of exchange” theorizes that […]
Thank you for sharing Dr. Mercy Obeime’s story so that others may feel they too can overcome any obstacles and adversities.
NINebark, a landscaping architectural firm, is making six large storyboards so that users of the planned White River Greenway
will learn about the area’s industrial history.
PROGRAMS IndyDads.com: An online network for local dads with 210 members. Dads Inc. will use the site as a vehicle for its social media tools, such as the PapaCast, a video and podcast. The site might be used to deliver classes. Ad or sponsorship revenue will be used to support Dads Inc. programs. Cinderella Ball […]
