- Home
- NEWS
- REGIONAL
- THIS WEEK'S PAPER
- BLOGS
- Multimedia
- OPINION
- A&E
- LISTS
- PEOPLE
- EVENTS
- Classifieds
- Subscribe
News & Analysis
$40M prison work program helps inmates, businesses
November 24, 2008
Whitney LeeIf you've ever cooked a hamburger over a grill at Shakamak State Park, sat in a hospital waiting room chair, or sipped from a water fountain, you may have used products made by Indiana convicts. Although offender work programs have been around since the 1920s, most Hoosiers know little about the Indiana Department of Correction's prison-based industries, which generate $40 million a year in revenue.
Central Indiana colleges on alert to slow spending
November 24, 2008
J.K. WallMost colleges and universities in central
Indiana are being especially frugal because the value of their university endowments has plunged along with the market,donations
may decrease, and enrollment may decline, due to lack of student loan availability.
MoreGreen Mountain entrepreneur compiles 17-percent stake in struggling Noble Roman's
November 24, 2008
Cory SchoutenRobert P. Stiller, a lifelong entrepreneur who built Green Mountain into a wholesale coffee giant with 7,000 customers and
$500 million in revenue, owns 3.4 million shares, or 17 percent of the Noble Roman's company.
MoreAutomotive Finance Corp. writes off $162 million, reflecting slow auto sales
November 24, 2008
Chris O'MalleySlowing auto sales have forced Carmel-based Automotive Finance Corp., which lends money to car dealers to buy used vehicles
at auction, to take a big write-off on the declining value of its loan portfolio.
MoreSiegel's NASCAR future in doubt after merger
November 24, 2008
Anthony SchoettleChip Ganassi's NASCAR team is teaming with Dale Earnhardt Inc. where Max Siegel has served as president of global operations
since early 2007, and the former Baker & Daniels attorney may be among many laid off in the merger.
MoreSelf-serve chili could help Charlie & Barney's grow nationally
November 24, 2008
Sam StallCharlie & Barney's is quietly expanding into unorthodox niches, placing its product in unusual places — like convenience
stores.
MoreIndiana's new superintendent of public instruction ready to tackle challenges
November 24, 2008
Scott OlsonTony Bennett, Indiana's new superintendent of public instruction, says his priorities include restoring discipline to the
classroom, recruiting topnotch teachers and adequately compensating
them, increasing the percentage of education dollars spent directly on instruction, and reducing regulations so schools can
focus more on student instruction.
MoreButler turns around flagging MBA program
November 24, 2008
Scott OlsonButler University's MBA program — once at risk of being eliminated — has been revamped to include more real-life
professional experiences, and enrollment has increased 63 percent.
MoreDespite recession, small businesses support charity
November 24, 2008
Kathleen McLaughlinIn the Indianapolis area, small-business owners told IBJ that they give in whatever
way they can, and would like to continue as long as their finances allow. But a Chronicle
of Philanthropy survey indicates that giving is already on the decline.
MoreHospitals seek mergers to save costs
November 17, 2008
J.K. WallMarion County hospital systems anticipate more mergers, possibly with each other.
MoreHumane Society woos animal-right welfare community
November 17, 2008
Kathleen McLaughlinJohn Aleshire, the executive director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis, is rolling out policies that please animal advocates.
MoreDreyer & Reinbold adds Maserati luxury line
November 17, 2008
Chris O'MalleyIn the midst of one of the worst financial markets in decades, Dennis Reinbold has launched Maserati of Indianapolis at his
Dreyer & Reinbold BMW Infiniti-Mini complex on the north side.
MoreSteak n Shake seeks younger customers
November 17, 2008
Cory SchoutenSteak n Shake hopes to create buzz with its new marketing plan targeting youth.
MoreMacAllister awarded for service to community
November 17, 2008
Sam StallP.E. MacAllister has helped turn Indianapolis into a culturally vibrant city.
MoreObama win buoys backers of pro-union measure
November 17, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerProposed national legislation that simplifies business unionization is more likely to be adopted during the Obama administration,
experts agree.
MoreCalifornia's Blue Real Estate establishes local presence
November 17, 2008
Cory SchoutenBlue Real Estate, a California firm that made a bundle selling West Coast office buildings at the market's peak, has been
buying up local buildings and trying to learn the Indianapolis market.
MoreFormer Conseco director liable for some unpaid stock loans
November 17, 2008
J.K. WallDennis E. Murray Sr. was declared liable in October by U.S. District Court Judge Larry J. McKinney for at least some of the
millions of dollars he borrowed to buy Conseco stock in the late 1990s.
MoreGreenfield trying to grow post-secondary presence to aid economic development
November 17, 2008
Chris O'MalleyIf certain people in Hancock County have their way, one of the fastest-growing new industries here could be adult education.
MoreHoliday promotional campaign helps Indianapolis venues boost their attendance
November 17, 2008
Scott OlsonThe 12 Free Days of Indy Christmas promotion runs through Dec. 24 and gives patrons of several city destinations the opportunity
to enjoy them without the cost.
MoreIU study looks into future of Orange County tourism
November 17, 2008
Scott OlsonProfessors at Indiana University's Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies are conducting an analysis of new tourism
attractions in Indiana's Orange County.
MoreHoosier Energy hit with $120M claim from John Hancock
November 10, 2008
Chris O'MalleyAn electric co-op supplying power to customers in 48 central and southern Indiana counties could face a perilous spike in
its financial load following a $120 million claim against it by insurance giant John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
MoreIndianapolis Motor Speedway ponders hotel, moving museum
November 10, 2008
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis Motor Speedway officials are in talks to move their Hall of Fame Museum from the interior of the oval to a spot
just outside the south end of the track, an area that could also house a new Speedway hotel.
MoreIndiana supports first Democratic president in 44 years
November 10, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerFor the first time in more than 40 years, Indiana helped elect a Democratic president.
MoreDBSI, an Idaho company with Indiana properties, faces class-action suit
November 10, 2008
Cory SchoutenDBSI, an Idaho real estate firm with 250 properties worth $2 billion faces a class-action suit. Some of its properties and investors are in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Airport opening good news for local PR, hospitality firms
November 10, 2008
Chris O'MalleyIn the last two months, the Indianapolis Airport Authority board has approved spending at least $850,000 toward grand-opening
parties for the new airport terminal and events in the form of contracts with caterers, event planners and public relations
firms.
More
Sponsored by
ADVERTISEMENT
on Facebook & Twitter
on Facebook & Twitter
 Follow IBJ's Tweets on these topics: |
||
| @IBJNews | @Propertylines | @IBJTheScore |
| @IBJArts | @IBJHealthcare | @IBJDining |
| @IBJLists | @IBJSmallbiz | |
ADVERTISEMENT
Back to TopCopyright © All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.
Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing.
Additional Hosting & Delivery by
You guys have some "interesting" comments to say the least. I hope you will call in and share those opinions starting June 1. I'm looking forward to having you on the air.
For those who let this information strike a nerve, remember that this is still the America that allows the freedom to achieve dreams and goals. Should you really chastise those who are given a perk on a deal that is supported by the consumer (that is until they don't like the deal anymore due to envy) or should the dream of rewards for working be looked at a little closer? I say lets stick to the deal, go to work,earn our keep, shoot for dreams, change our jobs to have that dream or shut up about others achievements ..............while we are still afforded this liberty of America !
Three Magi
Cats out of the bag. The object of the game is to get acquired. That means the company has no idea how to grow beyond a certain point. Email is a 1990s technology. I have laughed at this company since day one. Such a small bit player. If it was anywhere but here, it wouldn't be newsworthy.
Esther, Indy has passed Chicago in the local government corruption arena. Don't downgrade us. We're No. 1 in the Midwest.