JULY 13-19, 2018
In this issue, John Russell profiles Dr. Dan Skovronsky, the new head of R&D at Eli Lilly and Co., who's facing intense pressure to churn out more drugs faster. Also, Samm Quinn looks at Conner Prairie's ambitions to better connect to the White River, and Anthony Schoettle assesses how Angie's List has performed since it was acquired last year.
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New Lilly R&D chief planning blitz of drug launches
Dr. Dan Skovronsky needs to deliver on the drugmaker’s audacious goal of launching 20 new medicines by 2023.
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Conner Prairie plans to give White River key role in museum’s future
As the organization’s leaders plan for the next two decades, they’re targeting the 3.3 miles of the White River that runs through their property for new experiences and attractions.
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Acquirer of Angie’s List gets big lift from deal
Nearly 10 months after Angie’s List merged with Home Advisor, the financial fortunes of the combined entity are taking off faster than analysts and company officials expected.
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IU Health gears up for major push into Indy’s suburbs
he state’s largest health system said in June that it has formed a dedicated management group to oversee its suburban hospitals and “any future expansion of services.
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Tibbs Drive-In survives as so many other theaters close
Drive-in movies might sound like relics from a bygone age, but you wouldn’t know it from the Saturday crowds at the Tibbs Drive-In Theatre.
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SEC’s $300,000 ITT settlement leaves trail of questions
The modest settlements might suggest the SEC concluded its case wasn't that strong or that it would be difficult to explain to a jury.
Read MoreFresh Market in Fishers among 15 weak stores in chain slated for closure
The North Carolina-based grocer said Monday that the locations awaiting the ax are “longtime, underperforming stores.”
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Anthem drops plan to rip up front lawn for executive parking
The Indianapolis-based health insurer said that after considering public feedback, it decided “to pursue an alternative solution to meet its parking needs.”
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Butler University unleashes building spree, beautification
The $45 million Lacy School of Business building is the cornerstone of a campus transformation costing nearly $250 million that the private school launched following President James Danko’s arrival in 2011.
Read MoreWork set to begin on new performing arts center in Nashville
A southern Indiana tourist site is moving ahead with plans for an indoor performing arts center that local officials hope will lure visitors back to its once-thriving arts-and-music village.
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Burger Study nixed in Fishers in favor of Harry & Izzy’s-style grill
The restaurateur behind St. Elmo Steak House is pivoting on plans for a Burger Study on 116th Street and instead intends to develop a more upscale, American-grill concept that would be unique to Fishers.
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Editorial: Legislative leaders seemed OK to sweep Hill scandal under rug
To the credit of legislative leaders, they acted swiftly when a lawmaker and legislative staffers accused Attorney General Curtis Hill of touching them inappropriately. But they could have handled other parts of their investigation better.
Read MoreGREG MORRIS: Library still provides invaluable services
For some, the library remains their connection to the world of information, but it serves all of us well.
Read MoreKathy Bernhardt: Include the disabled in your talent pipeline
Businesses don’t have to sacrifice success to pursue disability inclusion. In fact, when businesses embrace inclusion, the results are overwhelmingly positive.
Read MoreMarsh Davis: Preservation pays off—quantifying historic districts’ value
Areas locally designated as historic or conservation districts increase the wealth of individual property owners, act as urban stabilizers in economic downturns, and add to the appeal of the city for job seekers and job creators alike.
Read MoreLETTER: A highway with a net gain of green. Why not?
As INDOT considers its options to repair and modify downtown interstate infrastructure and traffic patterns, we hope that INDOT sincerely considers the input of the neighbors who will be most impacted.
Read MoreSantiago Jaramillo: Scaling a culture of high employee engagement
Making incremental changes based on data-sourced, strategic problem areas and measuring them over time is the most effective way to improve employee engagement.
Read MoreHAHN: Target-date funds are not a cookie-cutter investment
Many investors just pick a fund, or use the 401(k) default, and hope for the best. Understanding the terminology and approach of target-date funds will help minimize investment surprises.
Read MoreBOHANON & CUROTT: Tariffs will hurt, but pain will not be felt this year
If President Trump’s import tariffs are as bad as economists say, why is the Trump economy so strong?
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Former Mainscape CEO sentenced in nursing home kickback scheme
David Mazanowski, founder and former CEO of the Fishers-based landscaping firm Mainscape Inc., was the fifth and final person to be sentenced in the $19 million kickback scheme involving Indiana nursing homes.
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New poll shows Donnelly trailing Braun in tight race
One of the first independent polls of the general election season shows Indiana’s U.S. Senate race slightly leaning Republican.
Read MorePain management practice with Fishers location closes multiple clinics
One of the largest regional pain management groups is closing more than half of its clinics amid worsening financial troubles and a federal criminal investigation that targeted its former chief executive.
Read MoreNorth-side Italian mainstay serving up second restaurant in Yard at Fishers project
The 3,800-square-foot restaurant will maintain much of the menu of the original but add Neapolitan pizza, flatbreads and other elements suitable for lunch patrons.
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No ocean? No problem for Indy-area beach lovers
Shimmy into your swimsuit, slather on the sunblock, and tuck your toes into the sand at these nearby public beaches.
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MIKE LOPRESTI: Hosting Colts camp is test for Grand Park
It’s all hands on deck as the massive Hamilton County complex prepares for its big moment.
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