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Women in Business
Local entrepreneur Dragoo takes helm of national group
June 8, 2013
Dan HumanAlready one of the most influential women entrepreneurs in the country, Billie Dragoo will work herself even deeper into professional
networking in July as she takes a new role as board chairwoman for the National Association of Women Business Owners. She
hopes the connections she’s made over 18 years in business for herself will benefit the group’s members.
MoreExplanations vary for dearth of women in top rungs of business
June 1, 2013
Dan HumanOf 112 public and large private-company CEOs, only four are women, although women make up 47 percent of Indiana's work
force. The four Indiana companies with a woman as CEO at the end of 2012—Bioanalytical Systems, Fortune Industries,
Defender Direct and HP Products Corp.—were among a tiny group nationwide with women at the helm.
MoreMobile boutique takes pop-up retail on the road
April 6, 2013
Jill McCarterHeather Hogan Pirowski, owner of Retro 101, is among a growing number of retailers who have chosen the nomadic lifestyle .
Looking for an alternative to the fixed overhead of a permanent location, they set up shop at a site for a few days or weeks,
then pack up and move on.
MoreIndy publishing legend exits after 32 years
April 5, 2013
Chris O'MalleyDeborah Paul blazed a trail as editor in chief of Indianapolis Monthly, and later headed similar magazines across the country. She cleaned out her desk at Emmis Publishing this week. "It's a mistake to get off the stage too late," she said.
Carmel insurer looks within to find new CEO
March 16, 2013
IBJ StaffIndiana Farmers Mutual picks executive vice president and legal counsel to replace long-time leader Daniel Stone.
MoreIce Miller finds utility in Kay Pashos' executive past
March 9, 2013
Chris O'MalleyMember of firm's emerging energy practice was once president of PSI Energy.
MoreSisters put sophisticated spin on popcorn
February 9, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisJust Pop In! retail stores feature traditional, popular flavors like caramel and cheddar—and an “Indy Style”
mixture of the two—but a dizzying array of more imaginative concoctions sets the local chain apart.
MoreLife sciences finance pro heading to startup
November 10, 2012
Chris O'MalleyIf a biotech startup were akin to a rock band, Kristin Sherman might be the keyboardist. She’s not front-and-center
on the stage, but the ballad wouldn’t be as dynamic without her pounding the chords.
MoreEvent-planning vet Maribeth Smith has impressive resume
September 22, 2012
Scott OlsonMaribeth Smith’s introduction to the world of event planning sure was a doozy—coordinating the city’s first
significant Final Four in 1991. In the 20 years since, Smith has planned some of Indianapolis’ biggest soirees, highlighted
this year by several events surrounding the Super Bowl, which helped cement her status as one of the city’s leading
meeting planners.
MoreReal estate firm's niche is commercial Hispanic clients
September 8, 2012
Dan HumanReal estate entrepreneur Kelli Membreno, a bilingual native of northern Indiana, has built a business on helping Hispanic
entrepreneurs navigate the barriers of language and American business customs.
MoreRival's strong results have WellPoint playing catch-up
August 25, 2012
J.K. WallUnitedHealth has been enjoying healthy profits, growing customer rolls and a rising stock price—things the Indianapolis
insurer has been unable to match. That tough comparison lies behind some of the investor attacks on WellPoint CEO Angela Braly.
MoreUnited Way's Annala planning ambitious final months
August 11, 2012
Dan HumanEllen Annala has less than a year to lead United Way of Central Indiana through a multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign
and launch a five-year strategy. At the same time, the not-for-profit’s board has its own challenge: finding someone
to take over when Annala retires April 1.
MoreFairbanks leader Cross stepping down after impressive run
July 7, 2012
Scott OlsonWhen Helene Cross arrived to lead Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center in 2001, the alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital
was as sick financially as its patients were physically.
MoreImage consultant aims to meld personal, professional styles
June 23, 2012
Andrea Muirragui DavisSola Adelowo, a certified image consultant and owner of Indianapolis-based ImageCube LLC, uses a surprisingly scientific process
that starts with a personality-type assessment and results in custom-style kits and an illustrated wardrobe guide.
MoreSchneider Corp. CEO's caring ways help firm survive tumult
June 9, 2012
Ann FinchVictoria Schneider Temple's 50-year-old family engineering firm, The Schneider Corp., survived drastic cutbacks during the
recession through a culture of respect and integrity.
MoreProgress spotty in narrowing tech field's gender gap
May 12, 2012
Chris O'MalleyMost technology firm startups are birthed by men in their 20s and 30s who have a background in computer science. To what degree
women are underrepresented in the ranks of tech entrepreneurs is hard to quantify, but it’s a small universe.
MoreINSIDE DISH: Husband-wife team revive sushi joint's reputation
May 4, 2012
Mason King
Scott and Debbie Bennett sank their savings into purchasing Greenwood's
Yokohama, which had a past peppered with disappointed patrons.
Ice Miller lawyer contributes far and wide
April 7, 2012
Ann FinchMelissa Proffitt Reese joined Ice Miller LLP straight out of law school, and has spent the next three decades juggling an
employee-benefits practice there with a whirlwind schedule of community involvement.
MoreCEO helps Conner Prairie educate by creating 'social experience'
March 10, 2012
Ann FinchConner Prairie President and CEO Ellen Rosenthal has brought to the Fishers museum her passion for creating great visitor
experiences.
MoreSerial entrepreneur builds more than business
February 25, 2012
Andrea Muirragui DavisWestfield resident Jenn Kampmeier is a CEO—that’s “chief everything officer” in the get-it-done world
of startups—who prefers an even-loftier title: Mom.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Debriefing with Super Bowl chief
February 9, 2012
Mason King
Host Committee CEO Allison Melangton opens up about the last three years. Why is she called "The Binder Whisperer"?
How did she react to pushback against "super scarves"? When did she need to get tough with the NFL?
Edible Arrangements franchisee opens third location
January 7, 2012
Ann FinchRetha Parsley owns three franchises for Edible Arrangements, a fruit-bouquet-delivery business, including a new downtown location
that also sells in-store dipped fruit, fruit smoothies and fruit parfaits.
MoreLockhart Automotive co-owner recovering from losing Saturn
December 10, 2011
Ann FinchLynn Kimmel, president of Lockhart Automotive Group, is helping her family business recover from losing three Saturn dealerships
and a Hummer dealership when General Motors Corp. folded both those lines.
MoreSign-company owner builds full-service firm on trust
November 12, 2011
Ann FinchBeverly Miller has built a successful sign company by providing clients full service, from helping them navigate city code
regulations, to designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing their signs.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Pugnacious DeLaney seeks simpler life
October 19, 2011
Mason King
What position did Ann DeLaney turn down in the 1996 presidential election
to remain head of The Julian Center? After 15 years, why did she step down? How much of TV's "Indiana Week in Review"
is theater?
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!