Labor board seeks rehiring of fired pro-union store worker
The National Labor Relations Board has asked a federal judge to order Fishers-based Marsh Supermarkets to rehire a pro-union worker whom the company fired.
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Entrepreneurs plan microbrewery for Fountain Square
A group of entrepreneurs plans to open Fountain Square Brewing Co., possibly this summer, in a former carburetor-repair shop.
Dreyer & Reinbold expanding racing operations
Carmel-based team is building a 12,000-square-foot addition at its headquarters that will house a state-of-the-art machine shop outfitted with high-tech milling machines manufactured by Indianapolis-based Hurco Cos.
HHGregg reports higher profit, lower same-store sales
The Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer lowered its fiscal 2011 outlook on soft demand for pricier televisions and appliances.
Technicality delays council’s North of South vote
A technicality caused the City-County Council on Monday night to put off a final vote on the massive North of South mixed-use project slated to be built on 14 acres north of the Eli Lilly and Co. corporate campus.
Council to vote on funding for North of South project
The City-County Council will consider Monday evening whether to allow the city to issue $98 million in bonds to finance a portion of the controversial $155 million development.
Indiana lawmaker pushes Sunday sales of alcohol, cars
Indiana shoppers would be able to buy a six-pack of beer or a new car on Sundays if state Sen. Phil Boots is successful in rolling back two of the few remaining blue laws still in effect in Indiana.
Simon Property’s quarterly profit rises on improving retail sales
Earnings for the Indianapolis-based shopping mall owner increased to $217.9 million in the fourth quarter, up from $91.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Funds from operations, a key measurement used by real estate investment trusts, also improved.
New rules rile Steak n Shake franchisees
Franchise owners of Steak n Shake restaurants are revolting against parent company Biglari Holdings Inc. just as the chain plans a nationwide expansion fueled by franchising.
Indians adding dining option to Victory Field
The Indianapolis Indians have torn out about 400 seats in Victory Field’s left flank to make way for Captain Morgan Cove—an open-air restaurant and bar that will feature a menu separate from other stadium offerings and table service for up to 120 fans.
Several new restaurants opening in Indianapolis
The new dining spots include a few home-grown businesses that are opening in or near Broad Ripple.
Classic roadside diner finds new home at Angie’s List
There's a new landmark at the Angie's List campus just east of downtown: A restored 1937 diner.
MacAllister Machinery acquires Michigan company
Indianapolis-based MacAllister Machinery has acquired Michigan Tractor and Machinery Co., which has 590 employees and is Michigan’s top Caterpillar dealer.
INSIDE DISH: Squealers goes whole hog on franchising
Jeff Yater has ushered his meat-lovers concept from the barbecue competition circuit to two Indy-area restaurants. Now he wants to recruit wannabe franchisees with $500,000 and a passion for chicken, beef and pork.
Settlement struck in HHGregg dryer lawsuit
The deal, which could become final next month, stems from a lawsuit brought by a group of consumers accusing the Indianapolis-based appliance retailer of improperly installing dryer vents.
Lender seeks to foreclose on Castleton Plaza
German American Capital Corp. claims the owner of the strip mall, Castleton Plaza LP—a subsidiary of Broadbent Co.—owes it $10 million. The lender is requesting the property be sold at a sheriff's sale to help satisfy the debt.
Integra Bank’s auditor says situation may be dire
Monday’s announcement is the latest ominous news for Integra, which is at risk of becoming the second Hoosier financial institution to fail since the financial crisis began in 2008.
Restaurant roundup: Potbelly, The Sweet Life, Bebop Pizza, 10-01
Several new restaurants including new local names and popular chains are slated to open soon in central Indiana.
Judges to hear challenge to state’s alcohol permit process
A panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges on Monday will consider a complaint from the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers, which insists too many competing drugstores are receiving beer permits.
Coupon site targets lunch-pail crowd
Robert Baer and Joel Curts spent five months and almost $15,000—mostly on programming their own coupon platform—to launch DailyLunchDeal.com, a coupon site focused solely on dining.