Alaska Airlines to offer nonstop service from Indy to Seattle in 2017
The new direct and daily service is the first year-round flight to the West Coast high-tech hub in Indianapolis history, local airport officials said Wednesday.
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KAR Auction sees higher profit on big rise in revenue
The used and salvaged vehicle auctioneer posted revenue of $771.8 million in the second quarter, up 17 percent from a year ago.
Amazon’s already-large distribution empire keeps expanding
Online shoppers want their packages—now. And Amazon is spending billions of dollars to make sure that happens by beefing up its distribution network.
Retailer of raw pet food grows fast after jumping into e-commerce
In less than two years, locally based Raw Paws Pet Inc. has transformed from a regional delivery company into a full-fledged e-commerce firm delivering in 48 states.
HHGregg nixing Indy distribution operations, cutting 40 workers
The struggling, Indy-based retailer says the move is part of a larger strategy that could save as much as $25 million over two years.
County council to decide fate of EnerDel tax break
Hancock County officials are set to terminate a tax incentive agreement with EnerDel Inc., the once-heralded battery maker with big plans that since has vacated its facility in the county.
Grocery wholesaler to lay off 187 after losing Marsh contract
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. says it will eliminate 187 jobs in Indianapolis and Yorktown because its contract with Marsh Supermarkets Inc. is coming to an end.
Sun King beer makes statewide move to grocers’ shelves
With $2 million in improvements to its Indianapolis brewery, Sun King now plans to distribute its Sunlight Cream Ale and Wee Mac Scottish Ale to grocery and convenience stores across Indiana.
Colts sign new lease for airport hanger after paying for improvements
The Indianapolis Colts organization is getting a break on rent for its 20,000-square-foot hanger at Indianapolis International Airport after doing some rehab work.
Fishers gets clearance to open airport land for offices, manufacturing
Fishers officials have drafted a plan to market 211 acres at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport for commercial development. The Indianapolis Airport Authority gave its blessing Friday morning.
Still far from break-even point, BlueIndy focuses on finding new members
The electric car-sharing service is barely 15 percent of the way toward critical mass for profitability. It has targeted local college campuses, groceries and cultural attractions as growth engines as it continues broad expansion plans.
Out-of-spotlight retailer does big business from Indy
Fullbeauty Brands, which sells through such plus-size catalogs as Woman Within and Roaman’s, ships nearly 16 million packages a year out of its Southeastern Avenue fulfillment center.
Council to form task force to study easing taxi regulations
Local cab drivers have complained that current rules put them at a disadvantage when trying to compete with ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft.
Court ruling opens GM to billions in death, injury claims
A federal appeals court ruling that General Motors can't use its 2009 bankruptcy to fend off lawsuits over faulty and dangerous ignition switches exposes the automaker to billions in additional liabilities, according to legal experts.
State surveys businesses to limit impact of I-69 extension near Indy
Based on input from businesses, design options could include retaining walls, shifting the route to the east or west, and selecting different ramp locations.
Highway project outside Indianapolis nearly over as another begins
Transportation officials say a highway construction project south of Indianapolis is winding down just as another massive project north of the city is beginning.
Indy to host aerospace conference in 2018
The Aerospace Industries Association plans to host its Supplier Management Council conference in Indianapolis in the spring of 2018, state officials announced Tuesday from a prestigious airshow in England.
New Indiana road task force to discuss I-69 bridge funding
Indiana officials say that the state's new road funding task force will discuss plans to move forward with an Interstate 69 bridge linking Indiana and Kentucky.
New federal drone rules should lift TV stations
The Federal Aviation Administration last month approved new regulations that TV industry experts say will open the floodgates for drone use in news reporting.
IndyGo sets public meetings to hash over Red Line project
IndyGo is hosting four public meetings this month to share updates and answer questions about the 35-mile bus rapid transit line proposed from Westfield to Greenwood.