Auto parts maker plans to add 100 jobs in Columbus
Sunright America Inc., a Japanese manufacturer of automotive fasteners, plans to nearly double its current space in Columbus and add the 100 jobs by 2014.
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Broadband provider Omnicity files for bankruptcy
The company, which had big plans to snap up rural broadband systems through the Midwest, has been in a financial slide for months.
Who’s Who in Education
In the last of eight installments of Who’s Who, we profile leaders in education. More than 100 individuals were nominated, representing public and private schools, secondary and post-secondary education, educational think-tanks, legislators and other organizations active in the sphere.
T2 Systems receives $28 million infusion
The Indianapolis-based company that makes software to manage fee collections and enforcement for parking violations said it will use the funds to expand.
Cook family provides funding for Rose-Hulman bioscience lab
The $500,000 gift will help further a decade-long expansion of the school’s life sciences curriculum.
Angie’s List becomes main Sarah Fisher Racing sponsor
The local consumer services firm will become the primary sponsor for the car driven by Tomas Scheckter.
Coca-Cola program features Simon Youth Foundation
The local supporter of alternative high schools across the country hopes the soft-drink maker’s rewards program will score national exposure.
Veteran broadcaster Ahern joins Indiana Historical Society team
The retired WISH-TV anchor will be a community affairs adviser and make presentations at the history center.
Marketing firm MB2 Advertising lands high-profile global account
The local firm will provide Georgia-based EyeLevel Interactive with a variety of media services.
Hall Render is country’s second-largest health care law firm
The Indianapolis-based firm has held the rank the past three years and has been listed among the top-five health care firms since 2004.
Marion County could get windfall from property tax sale
The sale of tax-delinquent properties brought in $13 million above the city’s expenses.
Kurt Vonnegut library battles book bans
The library is giving copies of “Slaughterhouse-Five” to students in Republic, Mo., where school officials have deemed the book inappropriate.
EDITORIAL: Software Artistry a success story all can celebrate
The help-desk software maker spawned at least 15 tech startups here … and unleashed a torrent of investment capital and talent that continues to fuel a critical sector of the local economy.
PROXY CORNER: Calumet Specialty Products
Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP processes crude oil into a variety of customized lubricating oils, solvents and waxes, as well as into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
Judge denies Plowman request to overturn convictions
Former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman had asked a judge to overturn his attempted extortion and bribery convictions after a jury found him guilty of the charges Sept. 15.
Fortune Industries reports annual profit growth
The publicly held Indianapolis-based professional employer organization’s profit in fiscal year 2011 more than doubled from the previous fiscal year, to $1.3 million.
Brightpoint opens logistics facility in Plainfield
The 200,000-square-foot center is Brightpoint’s third “reverse logistics” and repair facility. The others are in Puerto Rico and Fort Worth, Texas.
Postal service union workers plan rallies around Indiana
Organizers from the AFL-CIO say the rallies in 13 locations around Indiana are part of a national effort seeking support for congressional action to shore up the struggling agency.