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Ratio Architects pursues design work in China
Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects Inc. has signed an agreement with Zhejiang University Design Institute in Hangzhou, China, in an attempt to pursue design work in the country.
EDITORIAL: Arts groups deserve support
New research from national advocacy group Americans for the Arts aims to prove that local arts organizations enrich us all, literally as well as figuratively.
Mayor signs off on domestic-partner ordinance
The ordinance covering city employees offers insurance coverage to both same-sex and heterosexual unmarried couples. The mayor also signed the “Complete Streets” proposal.
Emmis completes sale of L.A. station for $85M
Mexico City-based Grupo Radio Centro bought Spanish station KXOS-FM 93.9 after leasing it from Emmis Communications Corp. for three years.
Packaging manufacturer plans to expand, add 32 jobs
Cicero, Ill.-based Royal Box Group LLC said it plans to add 32 employees by 2017 and spend $3.8 million to build and equip a new plant in Greenfield.
Emmis buying two radio stations in Terre Haute
The Indianapolis-based company said Wednesday that it has agreed to purchase WSDM-FM 92.7 and WSDX-AM 1300 from Crossroads Investments LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to close within 45 to 60 days.
Web services firm plans downtown office, 300 jobs
San Francisco-based cloud-computing service provider Appirio Inc. said it will spend $2 million to open an office in downtown Indianapolis’ Pan Am building, where it will employ 300 by 2015.
Six from Indiana make top 500 on Inc.‘s fastest-growing list
A half-dozen Indiana companies were ranked in the top 500 in Inc.'s annual list of the the nation's fastest-growing private companies, but only two are from Indianapolis.
Wynkoop snags first place in solo agent category
Scott Wynkoop took first place in the solo category of IBJ’s annual list of All-Star Agents for the second straight year.
Bell Techlogix plans local expansion, 204 jobs
The provider of information technology services said it will lease, equip and renovate part of a 100,000-square-foot facility on the city’s northwest side as part of the $1.4 million expansion. Bell has about 450 employees in the metropolitan area.
Custom electronics directory
An IBJ directory of custom electronics installation companies.
Ward takes top All-Star Agents spot again
Bif Ward extended her reign at the top of IBJ’s annual list of All-Star Agents for the fourth year in a row.
History on the block: 5111 N. Meridian St.
Both the exterior and interior of this French chateau-style mansion at 5111 N. Meridian St. need significant TLC to restore its former grandeur.
At Home Quarterly: Marketplace stats
See Indianapolis-area home sales, mortgage rates, demographic trends and neighborhoods. Also included are the most expensive home sold this year and examples of what $750,000 can buy.
EDITORIAL: Mayor must sign road, benefits measures
One measure provides health care benefits to the domestic partners of city employees. The other, known as Complete Streets, requires that projects be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation, not just cars.
PROXY CORNER: HHGregg Inc.
Indianapolis-based HHGregg Inc is a retailer of consumer electronics and home appliances. It operates 212 stores in 17 states.
TechPoint plans summit, entrepreneurial bootcamp
The first-ever Indiana Entrepreneurial Bootcamp will only be open to the first 100 who register.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra signs three-year deal with Hirons
Local agency will work with ISO on overall brand strategy, including print and digital marketing.