Speedway buying Greenfield-based Gas America
Gas America, a family-owned chain founded nearly a century ago, has 88 locations, nearly all of which will be converted to the Speedway brand.
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ChaCha apologizing for ‘inflammatory’ answers
Carmel-based ChaCha Search Inc., a question-and-answer service for mobile phone and online users, is apologizing for providing what it calls "inflammatory answers to questions asked about sensitive subjects.”
Bloomington touting tech jobs
The state’s technology industry doesn’t march in lockstep when it comes to attracting top talent.
IndyCar clarifies rules as it launches new chassis, engines
Chevrolet and Lotus will join Honda this year as series engine suppliers. The series is rolling out a new chassis and engine formula for the first time since 2005.
State Fair Commission breaks ground on ‘Glass Barn’
The $2.9 million building on the 250-acre fairgrounds campus will feature interactive exhibits focusing on new technologies used on modern farms.
Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary opens Dallas office
It is the ninth office for Scopelitis, which serves the trucking, transportation and logistics industries.
Breast cancer charity tries to avoid collateral damage from Komen controversy
The Pink Ribbon Connection distinguishes its mission from one of the country’s most powerful health advocacy groups.
NFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.
The mission of Camptown Inc. is to challenge, mentor and teach youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.
Republic shareholders cheer plans to shed Frontier
A $120 million restructuring that included job cuts and cost reductions has returned Frontier Airlines to profit, allowing Republic to move ahead with the separation.
EDITORIAL: Time again for Indy ingenuity
The close of a landmark event like the Super Bowl coupled with the pressing need to update Indiana Sports Corp.’s long-range plan offers the organization a prime opportunity to rethink the city’s sports strategy.
Ballard to veto tougher smoking-ban proposal
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard plans to veto a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s public smoking ban, his spokesman confirmed Thursday.
Glick center receives $6.3 million federal grant
The funds will be used to construct a three-story, independent-living facility consisting of 50 one-bedroom units for low-income senior citizens at the neighborhood center on Indianapolis’ northwest side.
Kite reports quarterly profit, smaller annual loss
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust earned a profit of $3.1 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, but lost $800,000 for the entire year.
Quick Hits: Indianapolis offers more convention space, but as many people visit Baltimore
The Baltimore metro area, a larger market than the Indianapolis area, offers attractions and events related to its waterfront location.
IndyGo ridership way up during Super Bowl festivities
Passenger traffic on IndyGo buses rose nearly 40 percent during a 10-day span leading up to game, thanks to free rides on fixed routes during four of the days.
Local trucking company shut down for safety violations
Indianapolis-based trucking firm U & D Service Inc. was ordered to cease operations by federal authorities after being declared an “imminent hazard” to public safety.
HHGregg reports smaller profit in fiscal third quarter
The appliance and electronics retailer attributed the decline to lower-than-expected profit margins and higher spending on advertising.
Manufacturing plant closing in northwest Indiana
Newnan, Ga.-based Bon L. Manufacturing Co. is set to close its facility in Kentland by mid-June, throwing 146 employees out of work.