Washington Prime shares set stage for NYSE debut
Shares of the fledgling, Indy-based firm hovered just under $21 in advance trading on Wednesday morning, providing a window to its official open Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Indianapolis part of new federal STEM initiative
President Barack Obama drew attention to girls’ science and engineering accomplishments Tuesday as he announced a mentoring effort involving Indianapolis to improve and diversify the nation’s technological work force.
Indy Fuel sign coach with team-building experience
The city’s new professional hockey team on Tuesday announced the hiring of Scott Hillman, head coach and director of player operations for the Missouri Mavericks for the past five years.
Shares of Simon Property spinoff to begin trading
Washington Prime Group Inc., listed under the “WPG” ticker symbol, will begin trading Thursday. The new real estate investment trust will own 98 retail properties, including 13 in Indiana.
PROXY CORNER: Stonegate Mortgage Corp.
Indianapolis-based Stonegate Mortgage Corp. originates, acquires, sells, finances and services residential mortgage loans in the United States.
Alexander hotel achieves LEED status
The Alexander Hotel at CityWay in downtown Indianapolis has achieved LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Former real estate broker faces felony charges
The Marion County prosecutor’s office said David Garden was charged with corrupt business influence, 11 counts of forgery and 15 counts of theft.
EDITORIAL: Another Indy building block
There’s little glamour in the tedious work of streamlining and rewriting a grossly outdated zoning code.
Ireland and Indiana share low-tax strategy
Richard Bruton, Ireland’s minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, visited Indianapolis this month to check in with companies that have operations in his country.
NFP of NOTE: Hamilton County Leadership Academy
Hamilton County Leadership Academy educates and inspires leadership to create a positive impact in our communities.
Tower manufacturer plans 639 jobs in Indiana expansion
Nello Corp. Inc., a designer and manufacturer of galvanized steel towers and poles for the wireless industry, plans to move its Fort Worth, Texas, operations to Indiana, the state announced Thursday morning.
IPL gets green light for Harding Street, Martinsville projects
State utility regulators on Wednesday gave Indianapolis Power & Light Co. the go-ahead to begin work on two high-profile power projects at a cost well over $600 million.
Existing-home sales sink for eighth straight month
Home-sale agreements dropped nearly 20 percent in the nine-county Indianapolis area in April. Home prices continued to rise as inventories shrank.
Indianapolis Prize goes to woman for work with lemurs
Patricia Chappelle Wright, a distinguished primatologist and professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University, has won the 2014 Indianapolis Prize for her efforts in animal conservation, the Indianapolis Zoological Society announced Tuesday.
Lilly to appeal $450M ruling over poisoned workers in Brazil
Brazilian federal prosecutors had accused a Lilly subsidiary of incinerating toxic waste at the plant that it operated until 2003.
Electric-car charging station to open by May 19
A kiosk and charging stations for Bollore Group’s car-sharing service were installed this month at 14 E. Washington St., in time for the Electric Drive Transportation Association’s annual conference that begins May 19.
Chief of staffing company becomes Angie’s chairman
John Chuang, co-founder and CEO of Boston-based Aquent LLC, fills the role of retiring Angie’s List director Keith J. Krach of California, who is CEO of DocuSign.