May 11, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisThe recession and then the death of a founder put the Carmel waxing spa on a new trajectory. Now co-owner Brenda Schultz is
mulling expansion plans.
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May 7, 2013
IBJ Staff and Associated PressGov. Mike Pence asked the Indiana Economic Development Corp. in early April to review its decision to grant $345,000 in performance-based
economic incentives to Mainstreet Property Group LLC, a company started by a top Republican lawmaker and his son.
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May 1, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisThe 2-year-old complaint concerns defects to steel supports discovered during construction of the city's signature concert
hall.
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April 18, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisPedcor Cos. wants to apply for a state tax credit to help fund an upscale $100 million housing and office development in Carmel's
Midtown. But City Council members are holding it at arm's length for now.
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April 6, 2013
Chris O'MalleyCarmel-based Strategic Marketing & Research Inc. is among firms tapping the capabilities of video-enabled smartphones
to gain insights into consumers’ thoughts and emotions. They’re doing this by having consumers use their phones
to shoot a video diary of their product experiences.
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March 23, 2013
Dan HumanTwo years after opening, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is working on its first strategy, an effort aimed at
maximizing attendance while providing financial stability.
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March 16, 2013
IBJ StaffIndiana Farmers Mutual picks executive vice president and legal counsel to replace long-time leader Daniel Stone.
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March 16, 2013
J.K. WallA federal investigation and a shareholder lawsuit are the latest headwinds to threaten ITT Educational Services Inc., which
is trying to reverse a precipitous decline in enrollment.
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March 9, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinCarmel is finally ready to redevelop the former Party Time Rental site on Range Line Road, a property in which the city has
invested $4 million.
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March 5, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe departure of trucking and auto fleet insurer Baldwin & Lyons Inc. from downtown's Landmark Center to The Congressional
in Carmel is a blow for the central business district and a bonanza for Lauth Property Group.
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March 4, 2013
J.K. WallTrucking and auto fleet insurer Baldwin & Lyons Inc. plans to move its headquarters from downtown Indianapolis to Carmel
by the end of the year and hopes to add 133 jobs over the next five years, the company announced Monday afternoon.
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February 27, 2013
Cloud computing firm Polleo Systems Inc. said it will add the jobs by 2016 as part of a $2.5 million expansion of its Carmel
City Center headquarters
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February 2, 2013
A reverse-commute shuttle that helps Indianapolis residents get to jobs in Carmel and Fishers is being expanded.
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January 26, 2013
IBJ StaffOld Carolina Barbecue also announces expansion to Indianapolis market.
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January 12, 2013
Chris O'MalleyThe ever-evolving information/answers service ChaCha Search has launched a startup within the 7-year-old company. Social Reactor
will match advertisers with participating celebrities and other “social influencers,” who will use social media
tools such as Twitter to drive fans to advertisers. Verge founder Matt Hunckler was tapped to get it rolling.
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January 12, 2013
J.K. WallInvestors have dumped the already-depressed shares of ITT Educational Services Inc. after the operator of for-profit colleges
shelled out $46 million for bad private student loans it had backed to help students pay the portion of its pricey tuition
that federal loans won’t cover. With fewer ITT graduates able to find jobs, the default rates on these loans has spiked.
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January 5, 2013
Chris O'MalleyCNO Financial Group’s stock price has nearly doubled since Ed Bonach took the helm in October 2011. Some analysts that
follow the successor to Conseco Inc., which a decade ago was the nation’s third-largest Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization,
now regard CNO as an attractive value play.
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January 5, 2013
IBJ StaffThe Carmel-based owner of Bankers Life and other insurance companies has seen its stock rise as it restructures debt.
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December 15, 2012
Federal, state grants will fund study of project intended to serve growing corporate clientele.
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December 11, 2012
Tom HartonThe Nash, a three-story, $10 million mixed-use building, is to be built just south of City Center on the west side of Rangeline
Road.
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December 1, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe company that hosts outsourced computer operations is dramatically boosting its investment in its local operation.
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November 19, 2012
IBJ StaffCarmel’s City Council on Monday night voted 7-0 to approve a proposal to refinance $195 million in debt incurred by
the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
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November 17, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinAn executive ousted from the firm developing The Barrington in Carmel alleges that the $142 million retirement-community project
was driven by conflicts of interest.
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November 3, 2012
Lou HarryFor me, the highlights of any Michael Feinstein concert come in between the numbers, when the cabaret and concert star—and
artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts—shares anecdotes and insight about the composer and lyricists
who crafted the tunes. His storytelling style translates nicely to the printed page.
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November 2, 2012
Mason King
Restaurateur Larry Hanes stuck to his guns in creating Eggshell Bistro, bending conventions with
eclectic decor, artisanal coffees, and a simple menu with restrained portions.
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I'm sure there are others, but his name automatically came to my mind
Houdini
magician on the court
STEVE MARTIN - funny magic
It has to be Houdini!