Indianapolis Airport Authority selects new attorney
Brian Tuohy will be the authority’s new independent board counsel, replacing Rex Joseph, who served in the role for 29 years.
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GOP leaders says some type of tax hike needed for Indiana roads
Incoming Gov. Eric Holcomb has said he wants to develop an infrastructure plan that could cover the next 20 years. But he has yet to weigh in on specifics and hasn't indicated his stance on a tax increase.
Rollback of truck safety rules may be just the beginning
The trucking industry scored a victory this week when Republican lawmakers effectively blocked Obama administration safety rules aimed at keeping tired truckers off the highway.
Seattle-based bar-accessory business plans local warehouse, 101 jobs
True Fabrications Inc. has proposed occupying an existing 125,194-square-foot building in Warren Township to use as its first regional distribution center outside of Washington.
Indy Airport braces for more diverted flights under new federal rules
Indianapolis International Airport could receive more planes diverted from other airports this winter due to a change in how runway conditions are assessed. Unfortunately, officials aren’t yet sure what to expect.
Shippers FedEx, UPS expect another record-setting holiday season
FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service Inc. expect to set another record for packages handled this holiday season, fueled by an estimated 17 percent jump in online spending. Indianapolis is home to FedEx’s second-busiest package hub.
Online car-sales company Carvana enters Indianapolis market
Since launching its service in Atlanta in late 2013, the company has been rapidly adding metro markets across the country.
Indianapolis airport tries ‘long-term strategy’ to land nonstop London flights
An Indianapolis Airport Authority official told board members Friday that the airport is working to land nonstop London service, but its efforts could take years to see results.
Republic Airways plans to emerge from bankruptcy next quarter
The Indianapolis-based airline company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February, filed its plan of reorganization this week.
Amazon taps merchants for warehouse space to expand inventory
Amazon.com Inc. has a massive network of distribution centers across the country that includes several fulfillment centers in Indiana. But even those aren’t enough to keep up with demand for fast shipping.
Carmel-based KAR Auction buys Michigan firm for $76M
The Flint business will become part of KAR’s Adesa unit, which offers wholesale used-vehicle auction services.
City-County Council approves regulations for pedal pubs
Pedal pubs will be licensed by the city and will have to carry liability insurance, among other requirements.
Electric cars slow to catch on among Hoosiers
Through August, only about 1.7 percent of the 170,000 new cars registered in Indiana this year were gas-electric hybrids.
Marion County votes for higher taxes to pay for expanded transit
Marion County voters on Tuesday said “yes” Tuesday to a transit-related tax increase, which means it’s now the City-County Council’s turn to consider the issue.
Low fuel prices tank Allison’s hybrid-transmission line
Allison’s hybrid bus transmission sales have tanked, and the company says it’s postponing production of hybrid truck transmissions until market conditions improve.
Celadon takes quarterly loss amid ‘lackluster freight volumes’
Celadon Group Inc. shares tumbled Thursday morning, a day after the Indianapolis-based trucking company reported a loss of $2.9 million, or 10 cents per share, in its latest quarter.
Construction under way on Celadon’s new $24M headquarters
The trucking company will move from the east side of Indianapolis to Mount Comfort in Hancock County, where it will have room to grow and better access to Interstate 70 for its drivers.
Wurth Service Supply expanding, moving to Greenwood with $11.5M project
The distribution company, currently located on the north side of Indianapolis, is building a 230,000-square-foot facility in Greenwood’s Southpoint Business Park.
Indianapolis airport to sell 6.4-acre site to local developer
The Indianapolis Airport Authority on Friday also heard about plans to add hundreds of new public parking spaces at the airport in coming months.
Council has final say on transit tax, even if voters pass referendum
The Nov. 8 referendum—if it’s approved—doesn’t institute a transit tax. It only gives the City-County Council permission to vote on one, if it chooses to.