Area home sales still climbing amid escalating prices, fewer choices
The total number of active home listings in the 15-county central Indiana region dropped 25 percent from the end of May 2017 to the end of last month.
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Longtime concertmaster Zachary De Pue leaving ISO
No reason was given for the departure of the 38-year-old virtuoso violinist, who was as well known for his side projects as his work with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
13 Indiana newspapers to be sold as part of $3.65 billion merger
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. plans to sell off community newspapers in Zionsville, Anderson, Lebanon and 10 other Indiana communities.
Demand for new homes in Indianapolis area stays on torrid pace
Single-family construction permit filings in the nine-county area have been on the rise in 28 of the last 30 months on a year-over-year basis.
IBJ wins six national awards for business coverage
The annual AABP Editorial Excellence competition recognizes print and online writing, photography and design by regional business publications.
Simon hiring from within to replace departing CFO
Brian McDade has been with the retail real estate giant for 14 years, serving in various senior finance and accounting roles.
China says U.S. swinging ‘big stick’ of unfair trade tactics
President Trump has ordered tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods in response to Beijing’s forced transfer of U.S. technology and alleged intellectual property theft, and threatened to impose duties on $400 billion more.
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Conferences July 19: Indiana University Education Conference, Reforming School Discipline Practices and Laws to Create Positive Learning Environments, presenters: JauNae Hanger, J.D. and Gwendolyn J. Kelley, Ph.D. August 24, 9 a.m. to 4p.m.: Indiana Housing and Homelessness Conference, hosted by CHIP and Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority; Drury Plaza Hotel, 9625 N. Meridian St. […]
Indianapolis Recorder leader leaving newspaper for Mind Trust post
Shannon Williams is stepping down from her longtime position as president and general manager of the Indianapolis Recorder to take a role with education reform group The Mind Trust, she announced Thursday.
Editorial: City officials must address perceptions about downtown
City officials can’t ignore the questions and concerns about downtown. Maybe the Mile Square taxing district wasn’t the right answer to address the problems. But we’re eager to find out what is.
Arts Council CEO Dave Lawrence leaving after 19 years
Dave Lawrence said he’s “ready for a new challenge” as CEO and president of another cultural organization.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway adds dirt-track race prior to Brickyard 400
The new race could be another effort by IMS officials to boost interest in the Brickyard 400, which has suffered from sinking attendance in recent years. It is likely to attract several NASCAR drivers who still drive in dirt-track races.
After exit from Phoenix, Fonseca launching theater group on west side
The River West Theater Company plans to stage its productions in the Indy Convergence arts space and feature repertoire that focuses on black, Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian communities.
Pogue’s Run Grocer going out of business
The food cooperative's board said "sales have hit an all-time low" and that the grocery doesn't have enough money to pay employees. The final day will be Monday.
Indiana unemployment rate holds steady at 3.2 percent
Private sector employment rose by 1,300 in May and is up more than 26,600 over the year, the state said.
Indianapolis consulting firm acquired by Cincinnati company
Indianapolis-based Allegiant International has seen tremendous growth in recent years thanks to its supply-chain work with General Motors.
EDITORIAL: Mayor Hogsett must lead strategy to rethink 65/70 downtown
Joe Hogsett has written two letters in support of alternative approaches. Though the letters are welcome, we call on him to become the face of the Rethink 65/70 Coalition.
Region ranks fifth for pharmaceutical jobs
The region got a boost from being home to pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co., along with numerous contract research organizations, suppliers and testers.
Biotech startup lands $1.8 million in funding
The investors in Scioto Biosciences include locally based Elevate Ventures, a private venture development organization; locally based BioCrossroads, a public-private collaboration that supports Indiana's life-sciences sector; and Ohio-based Rev1 Ventures.