Tourists rank Indianapolis as the second-most-popular Midwestern destination
Fueled by a $740,000 regional advertising campaign, local tourism spending went sky high even as the economy was in a free
fall.
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MISSION
MISSION Encourage and support creativity, innovation and excellence that enhances the educational community of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. Fund special programs and scholarships, and award Creative Classroom grants.
Steepest job losses of recession are occurring now
Ball State University’s Indiana econometric model predicts that earnings in all of Indiana’s
major economic sectors except health care will decline in the next three months.
Hamilton County businesses expand
Despite the recession, Hamilton County continues to enjoy economic growth from both old companies and new ones.
‘Star’ scales back on reviewing arts events, much to promoters’ dismay
The Indianapolis Star, the state’s largest daily newspaper, has scaled back its roster
of critics in recent years — a reduction in coverage that put the onus on local arts promoters to get the word out through
other channels, such as blogs.
Indian truck maker Mahindra making inroads at local dealers
Indianapolis Ford dealers John Pearson and Ray Skillman will be among the 300 domestic dealers
of Mahindra trucks and SUVs when the company makes its U.S. passenger car debut as early as next summer.
New ER in Mooresville likely to intensify competition with Martinsville’s Morgan Hospital
St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville is seeing higher-than-projected use of a newly added emergency department that has firmed
up its status as a full-service hospital.
Dean hopes Herron’s public-art projects will prompt attention for the school’s new master’s degree.
IUPUI’s Herron School of Art and Design is raising money to expand its classrooms — especially for those artists engaged
in sculpture and public projects.
FINANCIAL PROFILE
FINANCIAL PROFILE 2008 income: $635,271 2009 projected income: $668,000 2008 expenses: $583,022 2009 projected expenses: $659,050 2007 assets: $2 million Fiscal year begins: July 1 2008 income 2008 expenses Investments Special Administration 12% events 4% 11% Personal Special contributions Salaries events 25% 19% 34% Grants Corporate 66% contributions 29% Information was provided by Lawrence Township […]
Indy’s northeast corridor train will reduce traffic, relieve air pollution, limit urban sprawl
On Sept. 26, the Indiana Regional Transportation Council voted to move to the next phase in the development of a mass transit
line connecting downtown Indianapolis to Hamilton County, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
VALUE 12/8/08 6/30/07
VALUE 12/8/08 6/30/07 Shares of common stock outstanding 9.03 million 5.42 million Market value of one common share $.60 $15.76 Market value of common stock $5.42 million $85.4 million
Generic meds cost more than consumers realize
Generic drug makers drive up the cost of name-brand drugs developed by locally based Eli Lilly and Co. and other pharmaceutical
firms.
Indiana Ice honors Schupay’s dedication to team
Afater the sudden death of Michael Schupay, the respected and dedicated Ice team president, the Indiana hockey team is striving
to honor his memory.
Conference center plan for Hendricks County gets positive interest
A recent feasibility study came out in favor of creating a small conference center with an adjoining hotel near Interstate 70 and State Road 267, the Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau said. The study found that planners nationwide have interest in a conference center there for two reasons: the new midfield terminal at Indianapolis […]
Local stores promote service and uniqueness, not discounts, during holidays
Indianapolis merchants are banking on customer loyalty to achieve sales they hope will surpass the gloomy expectations forecast
for the holiday shopping season.
Givers get strategic
Wealthy people are getting more advice from hired professionals and less from peers and not-for-profit personnel when
making
decisions about charitable giving, a new study shows.
College costs must be controlled
Colleges must control costs so that students, particularly those from low-income families, can afford higher education without
going into tremendous debt.
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS Advancement Via Individual Determination: Offered in both high schools and three middle schools to 550 kids a year. Pushes kids who are performing at an average level into more rigorous course work and gives them academic support. My Community Gets Healthy: Brings a comprehensive, sustainable fitness and wellness program into all Lawrence Township schools. […]
Weird yields for Treasuries evidence of investor angst
A large number of investors are so fearful these days that they have flocked to the safest securities, pushing down interest
rates to virtually nothing.
Symphony’s Yule: Great music, poor staging
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide Celebration features jazz/cabaret great Ann Hampton Callaway, but the show
doesn’t seem to have been adjusted to fit her talents.