Tennessee real estate firm pays $47M for Methodist building
The seller was The Sanders Trust of Birmingham, Alabama. The trust—co-founded by Hall of Fame National Football League quarterback Bart Starr—acquired the building in 2009.
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Seed company Beck’s plans $62M expansion of Hamilton County HQ
The Atlanta-based company said the expansion would double its processing capacity and add 56 jobs over the next few years.
Longtime local tech exec, advocate Harold Apple dead at 74
Apple co-founded the Indiana Software Association and the Indiana Information Technology Association, which merged to form TechPoint, the state’s leading technology advocacy and trade group.
Lugar’s less-partisan approach should guide public discourse
Richard Lugar, the former mayor of Indianapolis and six-term U.S. senator who died April 28, set so many good examples for us to follow that it’s impossible to address them all in one place. But we hope the tributes and recollections that have poured forth since his passing impart some lessons that will stick. Lugar […]
Society of Professional Journalists leader resigns after one year in post
The Indianapolis-based Society of Professional Journalists is looking for a new executive director after the departure of Alison Bethel McKenzie.
Downtown ceremony to honor Lugar’s life set for Monday morning
The event is expected to include brief remarks from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett, as well as a wreath laying and moment of silence.
Richard Lugar remembered as public servant, diplomat, ‘legendary role model’
Dozens of tributes to Richard Lugar rolled in on Sunday as news spread of the death of the former Indianapolis mayor and U.S. senator from Indiana.
Richard Lugar, former Indianapolis mayor and giant of foreign policy, dies
The Indianapolis native served two terms as mayor, orchestrating the unification of the city and the outlying parts of Marion County. He went on to serve 36 years in the U.S. Senate.
Conner Prairie reports second-highest attendance in its history
Museum officials announced the latest attendance mark Thursday in a public meeting that unveiled the newly renovated Chinese House and the brand new Bluffs at Conner Prairie event venue.
UPDATE: Celadon ordered to pay $42 million after admitting securities fraud
The Indianapolis-based trucking company admitted to “filing materially false and misleading statements to investors and falsifying books, records and accounts,” federal prosecutors said. One former executive also was charged with fraud.
Editorial: Lawmakers made right call in fully funding 21 Fund
The 21 Fund’s purpose has meandered a bit since it was created in 1999, but it always has been dedicated in some way to encouraging research, technology and innovation. And that investment is key to maintaining the state’s efforts to create a vibrant tech community.
Sales of area existing homes fall for fourth straight month
Marion County, however, saw a 4.7 percent increase in closed home sales in March amid rising inventories.
Fruit-flavoring firm to open $11M plant in Greenwood
California Custom Fruits, whose products include fruit bases for yogurts, will erect a 65,000-square-foot plant in the Greenwood Park at 65 South industrial park.
Central Indiana homebuilders see slowest March in eight years
Single-family construction permit filings have fallen for the past four months following a 14-month streak of year-over-year increases.
Herff Jones wins multimillion-dollar verdict against top competitor
In a lawsuit, the Indianapolis-based seller of class rings and graduation gowns accused Jostens of stealing trade secrets and interfering with employment contracts.
Unemployment ticks up in March as state labor force grows
Indiana’s labor-force participation rate rose from 65.2% to 65.3% in March, remaining ahead of the national rate of 63.2%.
State Rep. Frizzell announces June retirement
State Rep. Dave Frizzell, R-Indianapolis, has represented House District 93, which includes portions of Johnson and Marion counties, since 1992.
Flaherty & Collins hires law firm partner
Kyra Rimsans had been a partner at Barnes & Thornburg.
Amtrak supporters appeal for funding for Hoosier State line
Supporters of Amtrak’s Indianapolis-to-Chicago service, including Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, rallied at the Statehouse on Wednesday to make a last-ditch appeal for the funding.