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Popularity of old cars indicates economic recovery
Sales of Eisenhower-era Eldorados and Kennedy-era Corvettes provide signs of hope.
Local firm helps produce College World Series film
The one-hour documentary by the NCAA and Creative Street Entertainment tells the story of the history of baseball’s
College World Series.
Dunkin, Baskin-Robbins eye closed Meridian Street cafe
They will take over the former home of Bonjour Cafe & Bakery if the owner wins city approval to add a drive-through.
Pistol art boosts attendance for Eiteljorg Museum
An exhibit on handgun engraving was one of the most heavily attended exhibits in the museum’s history.
City Securities rebounds quickly from recession
Indiana’s oldest and largest investment banking firm expects its revenue to increase 20 percent to 25 percent this year.
EDITORIAL: Lots of promising local firms in IPO pipeline
There’s a reason we’re thrilled to see the Indianapolis area is building a healthy pipeline
of firms primed to go public: It bodes well for our economy.
NFP of NOTE: Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis
Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Former funeral director facing 14 felony charges
A former Indianapolis funeral director is facing 14 felony charges for corrupt business influence, forgery and theft after
a grand jury investigation.
Johnson & Johnson warehouse plans to add 465 jobs
Hendricks County distribution facility in new 70 West Commerce Park scheduled to open in mid-2011.
OrthoWorx initiative names executive director
Not-for-profit launched last year by BioCrossroads and Indiana’s orthopedic companies names Zimmer Inc. executive Brad Bishop
to lead the initiative.
SynCare withdraws abatement request
Locally based SynCare LLC has withdrawn a request for a property tax abatement tied to the creation of 114 jobs. SynCare owner
Stephanie DeKemper said she pulled the request to ensure the employment projections are accurate.
Shoe Carnival profit beats estimates
Evansville-based retailer earned $9.2 million in its fiscal first quarter, on strong sales of athletic and toning footwear.
Health care firm plans to create 114 jobs
SynCare LLC’s expansion hinges on city approval of property tax abatement. The Metropolitan Development Commission is set
to vote on the request Wednesday.
EnerDel parent lands $65M investment
The parent company of lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel has landed a $65 million investment from its largest shareholder.
Local liquor chain buys four stores in Kentucky
United Package Liquors’ purchase of Bowling Green locations could be start of larger company expansion, CEO and president
says.
Bren Simon makes $21M California land purchase
The Ventura County properties include 100 acres in Hidden Valley, near Thousand Oaks, The Wall Street Journal said.
Two lots have homes and the third is used for livestock operations.
I-69 connection staying put, even with higher costs
Some have suggested moving it west, through less-populated Morgan County, to tie into Interstate 70 near Indianapolis International
Airport.
EDITORIAL: Executive pay policies, not salaries, need reform
In the wake of a recession blamed largely on Wall Street, boards need to act. But reducing executive pay shouldn’t
be their primary objective.