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NFP of NOTE: Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis provides education, advocacy and service through programs designed to promote health.
EDITORIAL: Learn right lessons from Litebox gaffe
Gov. Mitch Daniels has been derided in recent days for standing next to California businessman Bob Yanagihara and declaring, “We like visionaries, we love inventors, we love entrepreneurs. You are all those things.”
City files nuisance charges against property owner
The complaint alleges that David J. Williams’ properties have been the subject of more than 400 violations and have generated more than 30 police reports for criminal activity.
2011 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
IBJ’s Women of Influence program recognizes central Indiana women who exemplify the traits required to be outstanding leaders in their chosen fields.
IU experts: Economy to stay ‘lousy’ in 2012
Economists from the Kelley School of Business predict the national economy will grow a modest 2.5 percent to 3 percent next year, while unemployment will remain high.
Third-quarter commercial real estate stats for Indianapolis
Commercial Real Estate Focus sections include statistical snapshots of Indianapolis’ multi-tenant office vacancy rates and the local industrial market.
First Internet Bancorp reports lower quarterly profit
The company earned $765,000 for the period ended Sept. 30, compared with $1 million in the year-ago period. First Internet attributed the decline to the timing of gains from closed but not-yet-sold mortgages to the secondary market.
Old National’s profit grows 41 percent
The Evansville-based financial services holding company reported third-quarter profit of $16.8 million. Earnings would have been even better without expenses related to its purchase of Integra Bank.
Guitar Center seeks abatement for new call center
The company plans to hire 246 employees to staff a call center on the northwest side of Indianapolis after announcing in August that it would close its call center in South Bend and move operations here.
Avon security company beefing up work force
Nolan Security & Investigations said it plans to add as many as 300 part-time and full-time workers to serve new clients.
Horizon League signs pact with Sport Graphics
The agreement, which was negotiated by IMG College, the league’s multimedia-rights partner, will run through July 2014.
Team owner sues IndyCar series over suspension
Mark Olson says he didn’t have enough sponsorship income to field a car in two Firestone IndyLights events, but league thought he was orchestrating a boycott.
Rivers Edge spawns new retail center across 82nd Street
Veritas Realty is betting more restaurants and retailers are interested in opening stores near Nordstrom Rack and The Container Store.
Zyprexa era comes to an end for Lilly
On Oct. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Eli Lilly and Co.’s best-seller, ending 15 years of highly lucrative sales.
Bush Stadium gets last hurrah
City leaders and economic development officials planned to pay tribute Oct. 28 to Bush Stadium’s historical significance before work begins to convert the venue into loft apartments.
Speedway hosts meetings about potential for electric car racing series
The three-day conference looked at such things as design plans and technical infrastructure for electric racing vehicles, and preliminary business plans for such a series.
PROXY CORNER: Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., 500 Jackson St., Columbus, Ind. 47202 (www.cummins.com) designs and manufactures diesel engines for automotive and industrial markets.