INSIDE DISH: Kelties eyes return to salad days
Owner and chef Keltie Domina is relying on cost-cutting, an uptick in sales and her talent for shifting strategies
to dig out of a recession-based deficit.
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CNO Financial profits surge 20 percent, beating expectations
The Carmel-based life and health insurer earned $33.1 million in the three months ended June 30, or 12 cents per diluted share.
Excluding losses on investments and retired debt, the company would have earned 16 cents per share.
Judge halts distribution of assets from Simon estate
A Hamilton County judge has ordered a halt to distributions from the estate of the late Melvin Simon to his widow Bren or
any other beneficiary without the court's approval.
Delta Faucet parent lowers forecast for housing starts
The Carmel-based company backed off earlier predictions after a mid-year slow-down that could affect its sales.
INSIDE DISH: Italian eatery thrives despite early blunders
For Matteo and Emily Di Rosa, the sustained profitability of Matteo's
Ristorante Italiano is even sweeter in light of the errors of naivete made at the start.
Carmel finishes annexation of Southwest Clay
The community about 10 miles north of Indianapolis grew by 8.3 square miles and 8,000 people Tuesday with the long-planned
annexation.
Holiday Inn to hit auction block with $1M opening bid
A Holiday Inn hotel along Interstate 69 just north of 96th Street in Fishers is scheduled to hit the auction block next month
with a suggested opening bid of $1 million.
Judge rules against Inlow heirs
Hamilton County Judge Steve Nation ruled Friday that the heirs of former Conseco Inc. executive Lawrence Inlow failed to justify
their attempt to remove Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank as the fiduciary of his estate.
Proposal: Link federal aid to performance of ITT, peers
The Obama administration released a proposal that would tighten for-profit colleges’ access to federal student aid,
threatening an industry that received $26.5 billion in U.S. funds last year. Carmel-based ITT Educational Services
is among those potentially affected.
Kansas City arts executive named general manager of new Carmel center
Douglas Tatum, former executive director of the Arts Foundation of Kansas City, will start at the Center for the Performing
Arts July 26.
Inlow heirs accuse Fifth Third, Hall Render of fraud
A bitter battle between the heirs of former Conseco Inc. executive Lawrence Inlow and the bank and attorneys overseeing his
estate will get a hearing Friday in Hamilton County Court
Indianapolis-area homes sales decline 10 percent
However, average home-sale prices for the area sprouted 7 percent from the same month a year earlier, to more than $159,000.
Civic Theatre gears up for capital campaign
Actress and former Indiana Repertory Theatre staff member Megan McKinney has been hired to prepare for the three-year fundraising
initiative.
Westfield’s proposed Symphony development under review
The Westfield planning commission has asked city employees to further review the 1,400-acre mixed-use project that could include
thousands of homes, shops, a YMCA and a baseball stadium.
Farmers Bank opening two branches in Hamilton County
Frankfort-based bank plans to open locations in Fishers and Noblesville as part of its plan to expand its presence in Hamilton
County.
New Conner Prairie exhibit could be set in 20th century
Work is starting at the former site of Liberty Corner on a new exhibit that will be announced in late summer or early fall.
Demolition to make way for U.S. 31 project
State highway officials expect about 150 houses or businesses will have to be demolished as a new 20-mile stretch of U.S.
31 is built in northern Indiana.
Recession temporarily slows suburban migration
Using U.S. Census data, the Indiana Business Research Center finds Indianapolis’ population grew by 6,854 residents last year
while Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel and Greenwood saw less-than-average gains.
Westfield residents to hear plans for $1B development
The Estridge Cos., a Carmel-based home builder, will present details of the massive project—mixing condos, apartments
and retail with a $15 million stadium—at a public hearing
Monday evening.
Cancer researcher battling Semafore in court
Former collaborator alleges firm breached its agreement with him and refused to pay royalty income.