Indianapolis, Indiana slip in annual startup rankings
An annual ranking that measures startup activity in U.S. states and metropolitan areas found Indiana and Indianapolis dipped in the rankings from 2015 to 2016.
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Andy Mohr, Avon schools forge naming-rights agreement
The 10-year sponsorship deal, approved by the Avon School Board of Trustees, names Andy Mohr as the district’s exclusive “automotive partner.”
Former HHGregg chief named CEO at health services firm
Dennis May, who left HHGregg Inc. in February after nearly seven years as CEO of the retail chain, has a taken a new job at a health care company that has plans for regional growth.
Fresh Thyme opening sixth Indy-area grocery
With the new location, fast-growing Fresh Thyme will have 46 stores operating in the Midwest since launching in 2012.
Manufacturer plans $100M Indiana expansion, 100 jobs
Aisin USA, which makes parts for Honda, Chevrolet, Toyota and Lexus models, already employs more than 1,700 full-time workers in Indiana.
Central, Southern Indiana Goodwill affiliates planning merger
The merger will create a group called Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana that will cover 39 counties ranging from north-central Indiana to the Ohio River.
Indiana State Fair attendance sinks almost 20 percent
This year’s attendance was hampered by excessive heat and nine days of precipitation that brought more than 4 inches of rain, officials said. Sunday, however, brought a record final-day crowd.
Indiana’s unemployment rate falls to 4.6 percent
The jobless rate dropped from 4.8 percent in June and 5 percent in May thanks to surging employment numbers, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday.
Old National Bank names new local chief executive
Mark Bradford has been named CEO of Old National’s Indianapolis Region, replacing Randy Reichmann, who held the position for more than decade.
Records for Aug. 22-28, 2016
Announcements Strategic Wealth with Matt Dicken, local financial and retirement planning firm, will launch its show on CBS 4 Indy on Sundays at 7 a.m., and on This TV/WXIN channel 249 every Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Fundraising Prevent Child Abuse to benefit from Voices 4 Children family night on Aug. […]
EDITORIAL: Hogsett budget good first step
To truly put the city on sound financial footing and meet its needs, the Hogsett administration will have to deliver on strategies to raise revenue, primarily by getting more people to locate in Marion County and convincing those already here to stay.
Hall of Fame pledges to refund tickets, parking, hotel for Colts-Packers debacle
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s decision comes after four fans filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of all ticket holders who lost out when the game was canceled.
Poll: Trump, Bayh lead in Indiana; governor’s race tight
Republican Eric Holcomb and Democrat John Gregg are “virtually tied,” said Monmouth University Polling Institute pollsters.
Area home builders see eighth straight month of rising sales
Demand for new homes continued to rise locally last month, according to figures reported Wednesday by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
Soft pretzel vendor eyes Indianapolis for expansion
Indiana-based franchisor Ben’s Soft Pretzels LLC announced Tuesday that it was seeking franchisees to open 25 locations in the Indianapolis area by 2021.
EDITORIAL: Tax-revenue dip cause for concern
Year-over-year tax receipts fell in fiscal year 2016 —for the second time in the past three years. That’s notable because the drops came during relatively good economic times.
Break for imported materials
U.S. manufacturers who use certain imported materials might soon be eligible for federal tariff relief. Currently, manufacturing imports are subject to full duty payments. But starting this fall, manufacturers will have a way to seek relief from duties on imported goods used in production. Materials eligible for relief include those that are either not available […]
Columbus-built forklifts honored
Toyota Forklifts earned the top spot in a Peerless Research Group survey of forklifts. The survey focused on four areas: quality, value, cost of ownership and safety. Survey participants included nearly 300 brands from a variety of industries, including shipping/transportation, manufacturing, distribution and warehousing/storage. Toyota Forklifts are manufactured by Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc. at […]
Study ranks central Indiana high in ‘advanced industries’ jobs
The Indianapolis/Carmel/Anderson metro area ranks 27th of 100 U.S. metro areas in the number of local jobs in the advanced-industries sectors, a new study says. The study, released this month by the Brookings Institution, a not-for-profit public policy group, looks at job and output trends among America’s advanced industries. Brookings’ definition of advanced industries includes […]