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Holiday Wish List
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
EDITORIAL: Time is right for justice center
Finally, the city is talking seriously about consolidating the jumble of courts, jails and public offices that compose its criminal justice system and plunking them in a new facility—a sprawling blockhouse with an estimated cost of $200 million to $400 million.
PROXY CORNER: Kimball International Inc.
Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. operates two business lines, electronic manufacturing services and furniture manufacturing.
T-shirt printer plans 105 jobs in Lawrence
ooShirts said it will invest $1.2 million to equip a 26,000-square-foot building that will house more than 25 automatic and manual presses.
Well-known auto dealer O’Brien dies at 82
In an auto-sales career spanning more than 50 years, Tom O'Brien built on a single dealership started by his father and created a multi-dealership business that today includes 16 family members.
State reaches expansion deals with 7 companies
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced plans Wednesday for seven companies to expand or start operations in central Indiana, creating a combined 1,013 jobs over the next eight years if their plans come to fruition.
Indianapolis attorney picked for top spot at BMV
Donald M. Snemis, a partner at Ice Miller LLP's Indianapolis law office, has been named commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles by Gov. Mike Pence, the state announced Tuesday.
Homebuilders see second straight drop in permit filings
Despite the monthly decline, year-to-date permit filings are up 18 percent over 2012. This year’s number through 11 months has already exceeded 2012’s full-year total.
Area home sales fall for third straight month
Although area sales of existing homes are up 15.4 percent through the first 11 months of the year, the trend has reversed in recent months. Year-over-year sales have fallen in four of the last five months.
Pearson to close major area warehouse with 160 workers
Pearson Education Ltd. plans to shut down a 1.2-million-square-foot book-distribution center in Lebanon next year, costing about 160 workers their jobs.
Centaur gift to spur Purdue equine hospital
Purdue University plans to build a $10 million veterinary hospital for horses in Shelbyville, made possible in part by a $2.7 million grant from Indiana racino owner and operator Centaur Gaming.
IT management firm BlackInk plans downtown expansion
Technology management firm BlackInk IT plans to expand its downtown headquarters, adding 30 workers by 2017, the Indianapolis-based company announced Friday morning.
Carmel-born Yowza!! app acquired by Arizona company
Yowza!!, a coupon phone app co-founded by a Carmel software developer, will be acquired by Arizona mobile commerce company Spindle Inc.
Tesla car dealership debuts at Fashion Mall
The store at the Fashion Mall at Keystone features a design center where customers configure and order their cars.
Holiday Wish List
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most. It is being published weekly through Dec. 23.
NFP of NOTE: Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana
Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana provides a safe way for anyone to anonymously report information about crime and criminals in our communities.
EDITORIAL: Greatness for Indiana shouldn’t wait
The General Assembly has much to accomplish in its short session.