Farm Bureau suit says Walmart TV set Hoosier’s house on fire
A southern Indiana man got more than he bargained for when he bought a low-price TV from Walmart. He says the television set his house on fire.
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New TIF districts could spur urban development
Indianapolis leaders have targeted four core urban areas for renewal, taking steps to create new tax-increment-financing districts to seed economic development there.
Economists: Lower growth, higher oil prices coming
The predictions of the economists reflect the jitteriness of a public that is still recovering from the financial crisis and now getting squeezed by rising prices for gas, groceries and other household items.
UPDATE: Software firm plans 70 jobs in HQ relocation
Blue Pillar Inc., which produces software for energy-management data systems, is moving to Indianapolis from Georgia and plans 70 jobs by 2015.
BISHOP: Warsaw’s orthopedics whizzes will master biologics
Industry cluster in northern Indiana has adapted to every other change in health care, and will absorb tissue regeneration, too.
State Farm to shift 250 jobs to Indianapolis
A shakeup of the Bloomington, Ill., company will result in some positions being moved to Indianapolis, an Illinois newspaper reports.
Mini Marathon plagued by same problem as IndyCar Series
Bringing in some top American running talent, like the charismatic Ryan Hall, could make the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon a much bigger spectator event.
Tech firm Slingshot expanding, plans 114 more jobs
Indianapolis-based Slingshot SEO Inc., founded by three friends from Zionsville High School, plans to expand operations in Indianapolis, adding 114 more employees by 2013, economic development executives announced Friday morning.
Medical device manufacturer seeks abatement
Indianapolis-based Medivative Technologies plans to build a 9,000-square-foot addition to its east-side facility and spend $2.5 million to equip it. The expansion should create 15 jobs.
Bills that passed, failed in this year’s General Assembly
A look at some major legislation considered this year by the Indiana General Assembly.
Chamber names former utility leader as interim president
Past board chairman David N. Griffiths will fill in for Roland Dorson, who resigned as president of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce last week in the wake of a dispute with board leaders.
Indianapolis bio sector hopeful as venture firms cash out
Profits flowing from earlier investments could mean more available capital, but firms continue to be selective in placing their bets.
UPDATE: Skjodt-Barrett Foods bringing 300 jobs to Lebanon
The newest tenant in Lebanon Business Park will occupy 214,000 square feet and make a $20 million investment to build out the space and install equipment.
Dorson resigns from chamber post
Roland Dorson, president of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce since 1996, resigned Friday. He had taken a leave of absence earlier in the month.
Indy Chamber will award cash prizes to businesses that tell of challenges overcome
A panel of judges, including Hoosier native, former NBA player and entrepreneur Jon McGlockin, will select three winning entries.
Indianapolis angel investors land at Flagship Enterprise Center in Anderson
Capital from members of StepStone Angels could fund business incubator’s tenants.
Can Indianapolis recover convention chief stability?
Leonard Hoops is the third CEO of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association in three years—not ideal in an industry where it often takes three to five years to consummate a deal and as long as a decade to plan and build infrastructure
Pet website enables owners to book kennels
Indianapolis startup looks to become the Expedia of pet travel.
Allison to add 200-plus jobs over next two years
Allison Transmission plans to invest $89 million to grow its headquarters and manufacturing operations, creating as many as 205 jobs by 2013.
HICKS: Economic activity stalls when taxes rise
We know from long experience that, if you raise taxes, you get less economic activity, even if higher tax rates make some people work harder.