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Slow economy grinds on long-time sausage maker Claus
May 28, 2011
Gabrielle PoshadloClaus Muth has a proud heritage of making specialty meats, but now he faces circumstances that stand to threaten his south-side
business: family-owned Claus' German Sausages and Meats.
MoreIngredients in place for plethora of Hoosier IPOs
May 28, 2011
Greg AndrewsSome Indiana firms are adding management and board firepower—moves likely to help them win over investors should they
move ahead with public offerings.
MoreRise of machines bodes well for tech firm Mesh Systems
May 28, 2011
Chris O'MalleyThe founder of Mesh Systems, a company that develops wireless “machine-to-machine” communications software and
hardware, says his products have countless applications. Earlier this month, Mesh closed on a $2.5 million private placement
from investors in Indiana and Wisconsin.
MoreINSIDE DISH: Mexican mainstay puts second spot on front burner
May 27, 2011
Mason King
After 25 years at La Margarita, stabilizing sales and surviving family
tragedy, owner Lori Rangel-Grubbs is branching out to Fountain Square.
Indianapolis entrepreneurs rescue Choc-Ola from oblivion
May 21, 2011
Cory SchoutenThe chocolate beverage Choc-Ola, launched in the 1940s and pitched to a generation of fans in the 1970s by Cowboy Bob on WTTV-4,
is hitting store shelves again. South-side entrepreneurs Dan Iaria and Joe Wolfla are leading its comeback, landing an 18-state
distribution deal.
MoreSHEPHERD: Credit cards hurting too many businesses
May 21, 2011
Connie ShepherdExpensive personal credit undermines credit scores and ultimately the odds of more traditional lending.
MoreCredit unions gun for more traditional bank business
May 21, 2011
Francesca JaroszA push by credit unions for more leeway with small-business lending is fueling an old fight with their banking rivals.
MoreFrozen yogurt hot item on local retail scene
May 21, 2011
Marc D. AllanFrozen yogurt businesses are sprouting up all over the Indianapolis area, with owners hoping to cash in on the public’s
appetite for what they perceive as a healthy treat.
MoreCity's last independent map retailer set to fold
May 19, 2011
Scott OlsonOdyssey Map Store in downtown Indianapolis will close Aug. 31 after a 27-year run. The owners attribute the closing to the
proliferation of GPS devices and smart phones.
MoreFranciscan Alliance takes control of VNS home health agency
May 19, 2011
J.K. WallVisiting Nurse Service Inc., a 200-employee agency based in Indianapolis, will operate under the umbrella of Franciscan St.
Francis Health, the organizations announced Thursday.
MoreCity proposes stricter towing rules
May 18, 2011
A proposed ordinance would crack down on "predatory" towing practices by requiring tow-truck operators to adhere to several
rules meant to protect consumers.
MoreRatio finishing City Market design work
May 17, 2011
Scott OlsonThe architectural firm is set to be awarded a $120,000 contract to complete the work after the original designer of the renovations,
Woollen Molzen and Partners Inc., disbanded last month.
MoreFountain Square project to include concert venue
May 17, 2011
Tom HartonThe new owner of a 110-year-old building in the heart of Fountain Square is planning a renovation and expansion that will
turn it into a restaurant, bar and 450-seat music hall called Pioneer.
MoreCity slow to spend $29M in federal funding for neighborhoods
May 14, 2011
Francesca JaroszIndianapolis has lagged in making payments to not-for-profit developers executing a huge federal program to rehab neighborhoods,
putting a strain on those groups and setting the city behind in spending its share of the money.
MoreRetail, eateries planned for Keystone office area
May 14, 2011
Cory SchoutenA local developer’s $12 million project is transforming a four-story office building and five acres of surface parking
lots adjacent to The Fashion Mall at Keystone into a new retail and restaurant destination.
MoreINSIDE DISH: Monon restaurant gets lesson in shifting gears
May 13, 2011
Mason King
Tim Williams learned to make big changes on the fly during the first
year of his fledgling Broad Ripple eatery, including scrapping counter service, adding a wait staff and revamping the menu.
New Fountain Square brewery shoots for August opening
May 12, 2011
Cory SchoutenThe owners of a new microbrewery in Fountain Square, slated to open by mid-August, plan to differentiate the business by focusing
on the "convergence of art and science" in brewing.
MoreEvent promoter Compton teams with high schools to raise money
May 7, 2011
Anthony SchoettleProceeds from tribute-band concerts go to athletic programs, music departments and other school offerings that have lost funding.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Fast-growing firm handles ascent
May 4, 2011
Mason King
Michele Meyer, a former Air Force brat, piloted CSCI Consulting to 850
percent revenue growth over four years. So, why is her advice to "start small"? What obstacles await when a firm
takes off?
Kitchen incubator celebrates graduation of first user
May 4, 2011
Avec Moi, a company that prepares meals to go, is moving to a permanent home at 701 E. 62nd St. In recognition of the event,
the city of Indianapolis awarded Indy's Kitchen a $17,000 grant.
MoreBusiness groups say legislative session among best
May 2, 2011
Francesca JaroszVictories include a reduction in corporate income taxes, an overhaul of the state’s unemployment insurance system, and
the weakening of an immigration bill that initially resembled a controversial Arizona law.
MoreWatchmaker has a flair for precision
April 30, 2011
Sean MorrisonBill Rostiser has practiced watchmaking for more than half of his life. At 60, he has worked 38 years at Windsor Jewelry just
south of Monument Circle. During that time, he watched the downtown area flourish, along with the business.
MoreINSIDE DISH: 'Diners' TV spot boon and bane for Jersey's Cafe
April 29, 2011
Mason King
After a massive spike in traffic sparked by a Food Network show, owner
Blair Laing must deal with food shortages, employee departures and long waits for patrons.
Pet website enables owners to book kennels
April 23, 2011
Scott OlsonIndianapolis startup looks to become the Expedia of pet travel.
MoreWealthy local entrepreneurs hew to conservatism
April 23, 2011
Norm HeikensFlashy displays of wealth seldom erupt in Indianapolis after an entrepreneur makes good, and they’re even more unusual
now that the recession sobered even the most successful among them.
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Laura-the festivals and tastings are free. What does is strengthen the sense of community with activities. What are those empty lots doing for the Village? it's sad you can't see the good that this progress can do for the area. No one is requiring anyone to shop there. I guess you'd rather see a Dollar store move in or no, we'd rather see the property stand empty b/c change is out of the question.
Read down to the part about Brizzi. Someone needs to subpoena his "purchases" of Red RockPictures and Cellstar and his corresponding bank records, I mean c'mon, I'd like to see his alcohol usage records, too. http://diana-vice.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
Wonder if my neighborhood can advertise our "retention" pond and act like it is a beach too?
a new record at the '11 salebration until they realized that it was a futile effort to get their crapwagon moter and crapwagon car up speed. And then they just quietly slunk off into the night and never spoke of it again. Nothing to see here folks.
millions for putting a company's bumper sticker on one of its Lolas. But you gotta take what you can get.