Julian Center opens apartments for victims of domestic abuse
34 North, an apartment complex for victims of domestic abuse, opened in August at 34th and Meridian streets.
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EDITORIAL: State education chief’s agenda gets good grades
Tony Bennett, the state’s superintendent of public instruction for nearly two years, deserves accolades for shoving
education reform toward the top of Indiana’s agenda.
Indianapolis-based Xylogenics licenses yeast strain to ethanol producer
Xylogenics claims its yeast strain, developed at the Indiana University School of Medicine, can increase yields and lower
costs of producing corn ethanol.
Gator Bowl signs contract with Indianapolis software firm
Locally based TRS provides customizable online registration to event managers across North America.
Indiana Pacers, Fever sign deal with Steak n Shake
As a sponsor of the Pacers and Fever, Steak n Shake receives courtside signage, a game night giveaway and on-court promotions
Reverie Estate buys another downtown Indianapolis apartment building
The prolific developer of urban apartments plans to turn the building into an affordable artists’ community.
Two Indianapolis firms make Inc. magazine list
The firms are among the 10 fastest-growing black-owned businesses in the nation.
Fitch gives ‘A’ rating to Indiana Historical Society
A strong balance sheet, experienced management, and conservative debt and investment policies contributed to the strong rating.
New McGowan takes helm of insurance agency
McGowan Insurance was founded in 1930 by William McGowan, who led it until his death in 1977.
NFP of Note: Connect2Help 2-1-1
Connect2Help connects people who need human services with those who provide them.
Strong Shoe Carnival profit beats estimates
Sales of toning footwear helped the Evansville-based company post record earnings in its fiscal second quarter.
Remy rides home new contract from electric motorcycle maker
MotoCzysz sees the Remy motor as part of an electric motorcycle-based drive system—tailored to automobiles. The companies
collaborated on the winning electric bike at Isle of Man race.
Noble expands into eastern Indiana
Provider of employment services for people with disabilities expands services to six more counties in an effort to grow revenue.
ExactTarget acquires Australian distributor
E-mail marketing firm’s purchase of mPath gives company a presence in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The acquisition is
the third for ExactTarget in the past year.
Ward, Vargas take top All-Star Agent spots
IBJ has compiled its All-Star Agents lists annually since 1997. Agents are ranked by their sales volume over a two-year
period.
Elwood Staffing expands with Alabama acquisition
Purchase of Multi Staffing Services Inc. in Mobile, Ala., enables Columbus, Ind.-based Elwood Staffing to grow to 45 locations
in 10 states and to more than $200 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1980, the company has 22 offices in Indiana.
Herff Jones buys globe maker Replogle
Replogle is one of the world’s largest globe manufacturers and dates to the 1930s. The company as of 2004 had 225 employees
and sales of $18 million.
Feds take over $20M Irwin pension shortfall
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. estimates Irwin Financial Corp.’s pension plan is 56 percent funded, with assets of $26.7 million
to cover $47.2 million in benefit liabilities.