EDITORIAL: Transit victory hard fought but now real work begins
Ultimately, the IndyGo expansion will be judged not just on delivering the planned improvements but on whether locals begin using the system as more than transportation of last resort.
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Former Mayor Peterson leaving Lilly after seven years
Eli Lilly and Co. said Bart Peterson, who served two terms as Indianapolis mayor, was stepping down as senior vice president "to pursue personal business interests" and expand his community volunteer commitments.
Startup that helps doctors direct-bill patients plans to add 64 workers
Freedom Healthworks, which expects to serve 12 physician practices with 6,000 patients by the end of the year, is relocating from Nora to downtown and tripling its office space.
Young design firm planning 25-employee expansion
The architectural and interior design firm on Wednesday announced plans to double its office space in the Stutz Business Center.
Emmis sells four of its five remaining magazines for $6.5M
With the deal, Emmis Communications Corp. has divested all its publishing assets except for Indianapolis Monthly, which it intends to continue to operate.
MDwise to exit Hoosier Care Connect program, cut 80 workers
MDwise said it could not reach an agreement with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning over payment rates for the Hoosier Care Connect program.
Mind Trust lands another $7.2 million from Lilly Endowment
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit that promotes education reform, will use the funds to support Innovation Network Schools and recruit school leaders.
HHGregg shares cease trading on New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday suspended trading of HHGregg Inc. shares as it began proceedings to delist the struggling retailer’s common stock.
Korean car parts maker targets Indy for U.S. HQ, 180 hires
Daechang Seat Co. is seeking tax breaks from the city for its plans to invest $16.8 million in a production facility and establish a base of operations in America.
Ganassi Racing seeking tax break for $3.5M expansion
The owner of four IndyCar racing teams says the tax abatement would help offset costs related to a 40,000-square-foot addition the company wants to build at its northwest-side headquarters.
High-tech compression garment maker lands FDA clearance
Fishers-based Recovery Force LLC took a big step this month toward its goal of bringing to market a wrap that’s designed to improve blood flow and enhance recovery for people battling serious health issues.
Records for Feb. 27-March 5, 2017
Here are the records listings for Feb. 27-March 6, 2017.
PROXY CORNER: Hurco Cos. Inc.
Indianapolis-based Hurco Cos. Inc. designs and produces interactive computer controls for the metal cutting and metal forming industry.
EDITORIAL: Airport overhaul seems like overkill
At the top of the list of questionable proposed changes is the idea of subdividing Civic Plaza, which connects ticketing and gate areas, into smaller zones.
Tech firm Levementum planning to add 175 high-wage jobs
Arizona-based Levementum LLC is on track to receive state and local incentives to help fuel the expansion of its Indianapolis office.
Tech company Levementum plans local expansion, new jobs
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett are expected to join Levementum executives Wednesday afternoon for an economic development announcement.
International traffic on upswing at airport
The number of passengers leaving Indianapolis for international destinations last year grew 69.2 percent, to 37,000.
International Center to hold business-etiquette workshops
The International Center in Indianapolis is offering a series of workshops, “The World in Transition,” that will provide participants with an overview of the culture, protocol and business etiquette in the United Kingdom, China and Russia.
Feds dole out aid for workers hit by trade-related job losses
Employees at 45 Indiana workplaces—including 11 in the Indianapolis area—applied for federal assistance in the past 13 months because they believed they were victims of trade-related job losses.