T2 Systems snaps up Canadian software firm
Canada-based Digital Payment Technologies also focuses on parking applications.
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Colts sell out playoff game, avoid TV blackout
Meijer Inc. purchased 1,200 remaining tickets to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs and plans to donate them to local military families, helping the Colts reach the sellout.
EDITORIAL: Jacobs bestowed valuable lessons
Had Andy Jacobs not fulfilled the duties of his congressional office so unusually during his nearly 30 years in the House, the outpouring of memories following his Dec. 29 death might have been more mundane.
IHS lands $690K grant for bicentennial education
The Indiana Historical Society has received a $690,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help develop educational resources tied to the state’s bicentennial celebration in 2016.
Pet show marks new territory
Indianapolis-based “Pet Pals TV” will be seen on three additional television stations, bringing the total to 14.
UPDATE: Colts get extension to avoid blackout
The Indianapolis Colts now have until 4:35 p.m. Friday to reach a sellout to ensure their playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs will be televised in central Indiana.
PROXY CORNER: Remy International Inc.
Remy International Inc. manufactures starters, alternators and electric motors for vehicles.
Citizens warns of higher home gas bills in January
The typical heating bill last January was $146.30, according to the utility. Next month, assuming normal temperatures, the bill will rise to $156.80.
Steak n Shake cooks up expansion plan for Saudi Arabia
The Indianapolis-based burger chain has growth plans far afield of its base of operations in the Midwest, intending to open 50 restaurants in the Middle Eastern country.
NFP of NOTE: Children’s Bureau Inc.
Children's Bureau preserves families and protects the future of Indiana’s children.
EDITORIAL: Simon gifts to make big mark on region
It’s hard to overstate the importance of generous benefactors to the quality of life of this region.
Other 2013 news of note: From Pacers to panhandling
A look at some of the runner-up top Indianapolis business stories from 2013.
City loses top bond rating from Standard & Poor’s
Indianapolis had its bond rating cut from AAA to AA this week by financial rating service Standard & Poor's after the city dipped into reserve funds to balance its budget. Two other major ratings services retained the top rating.
State outpaces nation in job creation; unemployment falls
Job numbers increased faster in Indiana in November than in any other state, the government reported Friday morning. The unemployment rate also dropped 0.2 points, to 7.3 percent.
Finish Line sees strong quarterly profit on big revenue rise
The company rebounded in its fiscal third quarter from a loss in the year-ago period, thanks in part to strong same-store sales and improvements in e-commerce sales.
Kightlinger & Gray opens Louisville office
The new office gives the law firm five locations. In addition to its Indianapolis headquarters and Louisville office, the firm has a presence in Evansville, Merrillville and New Albany.
Fifth Third helping to educate fifth-graders
Fifth Third’s local president, Nancy Huber, said the bank is awarding $60,000 to Junior Achievement to create a student bank.