DECEMBER 20-26, 2010
This week, see what startup Flat 12 Bierwerks has brewing in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and find out who's taking the helm of local ad agency Caldwell VanRiper. In Focus, get a peek at the turbulent legislative session ahead.
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Conseco name lives on at downtown arena
CNO Financial Group appears to have backed away from plans to change the name of the Indiana Pacers home it sponsors, Conseco Fieldhouse, even though the company no longer uses the Conseco name.
Read MorePerforming-arts groups stretch to cover rent at Palladium
Carmel is building a dream home for the performing arts. Now those groups planning to move into it just have to figure out how to pay their share of the mortgage.
Read MoreClarian off to slow start in insurance
Clarian Health got few takers in its first year offering a health care benefits program to large employers, but the Indianapolis-based hospital system is undeterred in growing its budding insurance services business.
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Governor seeking leeway on road deals
Gov. Mitch Daniels’ legislative priorities for next year include putting guidelines into law that would allow the state to more broadly use the private sector to design, finance or operate public infrastructure.
Read MoreHoly Cross startup sees plenty of room for more craft brewers
A startup brewery called Flat 12 Bierwerks has ignited a revival along lonely Dorman Street in Holy Cross, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods.
Read MoreOneAmerica moves beyond small employers, eyes big retirement plans
OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc. last month launched an insurance product aimed at landing far larger retirement plans than it has served before, and significantly growing its assets.
Read MoreNaysayers place big bet HHGregg will stumble
Traditional analysts are high on the electronics retailer, but short-sellers, those who profit when a stock falls instead of rises, couldn't disagree more.
Read MoreCaldwell VanRiper names new president, predicts stronger 2011
Former Finish Line executive Kevin Flynn is now a partner and will handle the agency’s day-to-day operations, taking over from Paula MacVittie.
Read MoreSimon Property likely to continue pursuit of British mall owner
In rejecting Simon’s offer, London-based Capital Shopping Centres Group said the cash bid “very substantially undervalues the company and its prospects."
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Turbulent Indiana General Assembly just ahead
Scarce resources promise to vex lawmakers charged with writing a new budget when the Legislature convenes in January.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: ‘There is no money’ takes on new meaning
Tight tax revenue will force hard choices on the General Assembly.
Read MoreRedistricting, education issues also on docket for General Assembly
Legislature will consider redistricting along with controversial education issues.
Read MoreBusiness agenda might get friendly reception
With Republicans firmly in control of the Indiana General Assembly, businesses have a better chance of achieving some of their legislative objectives than they have for years.
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EDITORIAL: Have faith in fantasy despite real-life woes
Some days, it’s hard to believe in Santa Claus. It’s altogether too easy to be “affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age,” as the New York Sun’s Francis Pharcellus Church wrote in his famous response to an 8-year-old girl’s inquiry about the existence of the Jolly Old Elf.
Read MoreMORRIS: These taxing times test my patience
If I really thought a tax increase would dig us out of the debt mess, I would be willing to contribute more.
Read MoreMARCUS: Redistricting key to economic policy
The key factor determining the change in a county’s representation in the Legislature is the change in its share of the state’s population.
Read MoreDUNN: Banking on daily fairness to customers
Dear Banking Industry: You hide fees and encourage irresponsible spending, all while touting your “free” checking accounts.
Read MoreALTOM: 2010 meltdowns, missteps and breaches … oh my
Welcome to the annual Christmas snafu edition of this column. This year’s crop of meltdowns, missteps and breaches reminds us once again that technology is a fickle friend and unreliable ally.
Read MoreHAUKE: Federal Reserve remains on dangerous course
The debate over whether we even need a central bank—which is what the Fed is today—began shortly after the founding of our country.
Read MoreHICKS: Inflation delays visit, but it’ll arrive eventually
All economists know that, at its core, inflation is caused solely by too much money chasing too few goods.
Read MoreThanks for support of airport facility
We believe the positive turnaround of the Indianapolis Maintenance Center has been a quiet but substantial success—not just for the airport authority but for the greater Indianapolis community.
Read MorePraise for tips from Maurer
I enjoyed [Mickey Maurer’s Dec. 13] closing commentary on “The Ten Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship You Didn’t Learn in School,” along with the previous nine.
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Health insurance investors unfazed by court ruling
This week’s ruling by a federal judge could force Congress to rework the new health law to avoid a health insurance market collapse. But the decision had little to no effect on investor sentiment toward WellPoint Inc. and its peers.
Read MoreBasiles donate to new Wishard Hospital
$300,000 from the local philanthropists is the hospital’s first naming-rights gift.
Read MoreRetailers scout new Indy-area locations
Several restaurants, including three pizza chains, and an adult-oriented retail store are planning new locations around the city.
Read MorePacers still fighting to draw bigger crowds
Attendance has improved since the team’s league-worst mark in 2007-2008, but cracking the 15,000-per-game mark is a struggle.
Read MoreCommuter bus might be saved
Routes to Carmel and Fishers that were to be discontinued at the end of the year are on the verge of being rescued.
Read MoreNFP of NOTE: Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Little Red Door is committed to serving people with cancer in the greater Indianapolis area and surrounding counties who lack financial means or adequate insurance.
Read More2010 Holiday Wish List
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
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