EDITORIAL: Daniels on target on township reform
Government reform is an important topic, especially at a time tax caps have forced many units of local government to cut back on essential services.
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NFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.
Camptown challenges, mentors and teaches youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.
Gleaners capital campaign raises $12.3 million
Gleaners Food Bank is wrapping up an ambitious capital campaign, announcing Wednesday that it has exceeded its goal despite the difficult economic environment.
JA inducting four into Business Hall of Fame
Ceremony at Indiana Roof Ballroom on Feb. 17 will honor Michael G. Browning, David R. Frick, Stephen Russell and the late Eli Lilly.
Hurco reports fourth quarter, annual losses
Indianapolis-based machine tool maker lost $1.1 million in the fourth quarter and $5.7 million in fiscal 2010.
Local tech consultant to expand, add 60 jobs
Indianapolis technology firm MMY Consulting Inc. will spent $700,000 to expand its local operations, economic development officials said early Wednesday, nearly doubling its staff over the next four years.
Emmis reports $1.6 million quarterly loss
The Indianapolis-based media company suffered a loss in the fiscal third quarter despite a 3-percent rise in revenue.
Sara Lee to lease 281,000 square feet in Plainfield
Sara Lee Corp. has signed a lease for about 281,000 square feet of space at Plainfield Business Center at Airwest. The Illinois-based maker of food products will establish a new distribution center in the space in February.
Local ad agency wins Scotts account
Young & Laramore will coordinate national ad campaigns for the Marysville, Ohio-based Scotts LawnService. With 46 employees, Y&L is the third-largest ad agency in Indianapolis.
Kokomo plant closure affects 75 workers
Kansas City-based Milbank Manufacturing Co. said it will close its Howard County plant sometime between March 8 and March 22. Milbank makes electric meter sockets.
WTHR hires news director
Television news veteran Keith Connors will join WTHR-TV Channel 13 as news director Jan. 12, the local station announced Friday.
Audiovox agrees to buy local speaker maker Klipsch
Audiovox said in a statement, though, that the deal is “subject to a number of contingencies.” Indianapolis-based Klipsch was founded in 1945 and has 130 local employees.
OfficeWorks acquires competitor’s local operations
Fishers-based furniture dealer and office space designer is purchasing the assets of Columbus, Ohio-based Continental Office Environment’s Indianapolis location on East 33rd Street. Both companies are Herman Miller dealers.
Shareholders approve FinishMaster deal
FinishMaster Inc.’s shareholders this week approved a deal to sell the Indianapolis-based company to a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. for $172 million.
EDITORIAL: Praise for Don Welsh
Don Welsh, the departing leader of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, is the embodiment of the risk and reward associated with bringing in outside talent to do important work on the city’s behalf.
EDITORIAL: City’s IT sector finding a groove
Indianapolis has spent more than a decade craving a robust information technology sector. Now there are signs that craving is being satisfied.
New local restaurants open for business
The former owners of Arturo’s have opened another eatery, this time in Carmel’s Arts & Design District.
Greenwood contractor is minority small business person of the year
The winner of the Small Business Administration award has seen steady growth during its 10 years in business.