Air-taxis seen zooming through U.S. skies by 2028 in FAA proposal
The FAA used lofty language in its implementation plan to describe how the devices will operate, calling it “a new era of aviation once only portrayed in movies or science fiction.”
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Canadian chemical firm plans recycling facility, 125 jobs in Indiana
Nova Chemicals Corp., a producer of sustainable polyethylene based in Calgary, Alberta, announced plans Tuesday to establish its first mechanical recycling facility, in Connersville, Indiana.
Sahm’s vacating longtime bar and restaurant space in Fishers
Hoss Bar & Grill, a Sahm’s Restaurant Group business that took over a spot previously occupied by Sahm’s Bar & Grill, has closed.
Trio of developers plans apartments, offices, restaurant in North Mass area
The plan calls for two projects from Stenz Corp., Pure Development and Third Street Ventures adjacent to The Box Factory. Another apartment development is also slated for the area.
Top GOP gubernatorial contenders haul in donations
Three top GOP candidates for Indiana governor far outraised their fellow hopefuls in semi-annual campaign finance reports released Monday, with U.S. Sen. Mike Braun recording the largest haul.
Apartments, dance group headquarters planned for 42nd and College
In cooperation with city development officials, Midtown Indianapolis Inc. is making headway on a project to create low-cost apartments on both sides of 42nd Street, as well as retail space and a new home for Kids Dance Outreach.
Fast-growing tech firm Resultant undergoes leadership change
Mark Caswell, who led the Indianapolis-based technology consulting and analytics firm through four acquisitions in four years, has been replaced by a new chief executive.
U.S. retail sales edge higher as key metric shows resilient demand
Sales increased in seven out of 13 retail categories last month, including advances at non-store retailers, electronics stores and furniture outlets.
Indy Jazz Fest unveils lineup featuring White River State Park finale
Sheila E., Pat Metheny and Boney James are set to perform as part of this year’s Indy Jazz Fest, scheduled Sept. 18-30 at four Indianapolis venues.
NCAA plans 2nd women’s postseason tourney for teams not in main event
The tournament will operate like the men’s National Invitational Tournament as an option for 32 teams that do not make the women’s side of March Madness.
Biden administration announces cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices
Officials likened the new U.S. Cyber Trust Mark initiative to the Energy Star program, which rates appliances’ energy efficiency.
Envelope company closing Indy plant, eliminating 127 jobs
Cenveo Worldwide Limited said the plant at 6302 Churchman Bypass—just outside Interstate 465 on the city’s southeast side—will close on Sept. 8.
Threads follows Twitter in limiting number of posts that users can see
In blaming spammers, Threads named the same reason that Twitter previously cited when it instituted limits.
Fishers-based company to bring new life, jobs to former RCA plant
ReElement Technologies LLC plans to invest a minimum of $100 million to convert the 425,000-square-foot facility into a rare earth and battery material refinery that could eventually employ more than 300 people.
Franciscan Health parent to shift 61 employees to outside firm
The moves will affect employees in Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lafayette, Michigan City, Dyer, Crown Point and Munster.
Gubernatorial candidate Curtis Hill talks race, education and scandal
Hill said his entrance into the race last week has forced primary candidates to identify a “true vision for moving Indiana forward,” dismissing the powerful war chests of his competitors.
Lightning electric pickup to cost less than $50K as Ford slashes prices
The sticker price on Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup is being lowered by thousands of dollars, the company said Monday, due to increased plant capacity, falling costs for battery raw materials and internal efforts to scale production by the Detroit automaker.
Scott Wise cites labor shortage in closure of Roots restaurant location
The longtime restaurateur said challenges related to recruiting employees and inflation factored in the recent closure of one of three Roots Burger Bar locations.
Marianne Tobias, philanthropist and classical music advocate, dies at 82
She first gained public notice as a piano soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at age 12. She later endured the tragic deaths of both her father and her husband Frank McKinney Jr. in separate airplane crashes.
Air quality warnings return as Canada deploys troops for wildfires
Parts of the U.S. Northeast, Midwest and South, as well as the Great Plains, were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including Indianapolis.