Indiana SBA lending drops in 2012, but still exceeds 2010
Indiana businesses borrowed $424.7 million through U.S. Small Business Administration programs in 2012, an 18-percent decline from 2011, latest SBA statistics show.
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Tourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
A study released Thursday says the tourism industry in Indianapolis had an economic impact of nearly $4 billion in 2011, a 10-percent increase from the previous year.
Second-quarter commercial real estate statistics for Indianapolis
Commercial Real Estate Focus sections include statistical snapshots of Indianapolis' multi-tenant office vacancy rates and the local industrial market.
Pence taps banker Alley to stay in administration post
Former bank executive Mike Alley will continue in his position as commissioner of Indiana’s Department of Revenue under Gov.-elect Mike Pence. Pence also announced two more cabinet appointments.
WISH-TV names veteran Bray news director
Steve Bray, who started at WISH-TV Channel 8 as a weatherman in 1995, has been promoted to news director. He replaces Patti McGettigan, who was ousted in August.
Two longtime execs gone from Indianapolis Downtown Inc.
Terry Sweeney, vice president of real estate development, and Julia Watson, vice president of marketing and communications, are no longer with the organization charged with promoting, managing and developing downtown Indianapolis.
Manufacturer of pet supplies adding 80 jobs in Indiana
Rockville-based Scott Pet Products Inc. announced Tuesday morning that it plans to relocate its manufacturing and distribution operations in Tishomingo, Okla., to Newport in western Indiana, creating up to 80 jobs by 2014.
EDITORIAL: Holiday giving should last all year
Tis the season to give—and we’re not talking about the shop-till-you-drop display of conspicuous consumption that started before the Thanksgiving leftovers were even cold.
Holiday Wish List
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
IndyGo to sweeten the deal for driver recruiting
Bus system taking page from trucking firms to find people to staff new routes.
Record number of companies grow Indiana operations
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said 220 businesses have expanded or started here, and the number could grow before the end of the year.
Luck apparel sales soar for MainGate
The rookie quarterback’s jersey is No. 6 in sales among all NFL players, according to the league.
NFP of NOTE: The Social of Greenwood
The Social of Greenwood develops and provides programs, activities and services to enhance the quality of life of older adults in the community.
State health commissioner returning to private sector
Dr. Gregory N. Larkin, appointed commissioner of the Indiana State Department of Health by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2010, will leave his position in January to become medical director of OurHealth, an employer on-site clinic company.
Insurance software firm cutting 23 local jobs
Washington-based Vertafore Inc., a developer of insurance software, said it will begin layoffs at its Indianapolis office Jan. 31.
Upscale grocer Fresh Market planning Fishers store
Specialty grocery chain The Fresh Market is planning its third store in the Indianapolis area, this time at 116th Street and Cumberland Road in Fishers.