AUGUST 22-28, 2011
This week, read about why Indianapolis event venues are anxiously awaiting news from the NFL and find out what state investigators are accusing a Fishers investment adviser of doing. In Focus, follow the money behind the state's education reform movement. And in Forefront, see what Bill Taft has to say about the GOP and public infrastructure projects.
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Private funds may kick-start rail-transit plan
An innovative private financing deal struck last year to expand Denver’s rail transit system could be used to expedite construction of the first line in central Indiana.
Read MoreProbe: Investment adviser Hauke masked huge loss
Fishers investment manager Keenan Hauke suffered massive losses in his hedge fund seven years ago. Then, rather than fess up, he generated fake account statements for clients that showed money they didn’t really have and returns they hadn’t earned, state investigators allege.
Read MoreEconomy still tough, but a few Hoosier industries on upswing
Two years into the economic recovery, bright spots in the Indiana job market are still hard to find. The insurance industry is one of the few glimmers of light on Indiana’s horizon. Others include engine makers, nursing homes and temp agencies.
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Super Bowl party space scramble begins
Owners and operators of Indianapolis meeting venues are in the midst of a high-stakes game of musical chairs. The winners will land the biggest parties and events affiliated with Super Bowl XLVI.
Read MoreVeteran banker Alley found Integra too sick to save
With reluctance, Mike Alley, a veteran Indianapolis banker, joined the board of Evansville-based Integra Bank in April 2009. A month later, he found himself CEO—the beginning of a 26-month odyssey that ended July 29 with banking regulators seizing and shutting down the 160-year-old institution.
Read MoreRacinos ask federal court to lower their tax liability
If Indiana Live and Hoosier Park prevail, the racetrack-casinos may cut they could cut their combined tax bill by $30 million a year.
Read MoreMobile video game trailer rolls into central Indiana
Startup Game Guru 2 U is providing entertainment for about 10 events a month, but hopes to triple its business.
Read MoreCrooked Stick golf pro hits links every day, rain or shine
Crooked Stick Golf Club pro Patrick White works 90 or more hours a week and loves every minute of it.
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Education battle unleashed torrents of money in Indiana
Education reformers dramatically outspent opponents on lobbying, advertising and grass-roots campaigning during the past legislative session.
Read MoreTest scores, attitudes improving at Indianapolis magnet school
High expectations set tone for Indianapolis Public School’s Harshman Middle School overhaul.
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EDITORIAL: Angie’s List has earned city support
Angie’s List is close to downtown’s core, but the neighborhood the company has supported couldn’t be more different.
Read MoreMAURER: Fallout from ratings keeps going and going …
Most ratings are bunk, but Hoosier business men and women should be enthused over the recognition of Indiana—and particularly Indianapolis—not only for success in the sack but also as a haven for business opportunity.
Read MoreRUSTHOVEN: Hoosier pols critiqued on debt-limit vote
Democrat Reps. Pete Visclosky and André Carson wanted tax hikes—just the thing for a sputtering economy.
Read MoreWHEELER: School transformation is making noise
In business, changes in the marketplace drive decisions to turn around a poor-performing business unit, division or entire company.
Read MoreHICKS: Vouchers could help fix what’s ailing Indiana schools
The real purpose of vouchers was to add incentives for public schools to improve.
Read MoreKIM: MainSource story shows community banks’ volatility
First, by and large, community banks did not participate in the activities that led to the financial crisis.
Read MoreTea Partiers blamed for doing right thing
I would suggest that letter writer Terry L. Monday (re: “Young’s debt vote cost Hoosiers dearly”) do a little more brushing up before slinging arrows at congressman Young or the Tea Party.
Read MoreSexual coercion won’t be tolerated
We must commit our resources to combat the victimization of individuals of all ages, but particularly adolescents.
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Local magazine Vype to help school sports
Ninety high-school sports programs should receive money generated by the Central Indiana VYPE Foundation.
Read MorePublic safety official Mayes leaves post
Jonathan Mayes, an attorney who served just over a year as deputy public safety director under Frank Straub, has joined Bose McKinney & Evans' Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Read MoreArcadia Resources to delist stock amid cash crunch
Arcadia Resources Inc.’s share price dwindled to just 5 cents as of late Tuesday morning, following the company's announcement that it was delisting its stock and had suffered another quarterly loss.
Read MoreCopter powered by Rolls-Royce to fly into Russia
Rolls-Royce is pairing with a California company to penetrate the Russian market.
Read MoreBall State: Digital generation torching cable TV
Ball State University’s Digital Policy Institute said there’s more behind the shrinkage in customers that cable TV companies have experienced than just a downturn in the economy.
Read MorePROXY CORNER: Ameriana Bancorp
New Castle-based Ameriana Bancorp operates more than a dozen banking offices in north-central and central Indiana.
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