City trying to land headquarters of storytelling organization
The National Storytelling Network will consider Indianapolis, along with eight other cities, as it looks to move its headquarters
from Jonesborough, Tenn.
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Northeast-side CVS gets nod
The Metropolitan Development Commission has given its blessing to a new CVS store along 82nd Street just east of Interstate
69 over the objection of city planners.
Virginia homebuilder enters market
Home-building powerhouse Ryan Homes is marketing lots in 10 subdivisions it has taken over from the defunct local builder
CP Morgan Communities.
Two Indianapolis companies offer pro bono work to not-for-profits
Fund-raising consultant Achieve will provide a year of free coaching or consulting. Advertising and public
relations firm TrendyMinds is also accepting applications. The Achieve grant for coaching is valued at $2,000, while the grant
for consulting is worth as much as $12,000.
Business incubation expert teaches best practices in Asia
When he oversaw Indiana University’s Advanced Research and Technology Corp., the school’s business incubation
and technology transfer program, Mark Long helped dozens of local startups get off the ground. Now, as head of his own business
incubation consultancy, Long is making a name for himself overseas.
Indiana Members Credit Union signs Pacers sponsorship pact
The agreement includes player appearances, a Pacers debit card, courtside signage, radio spots,
hospitality and use of the Conseco Fieldhouse practice court for community relations initiatives.
Baucus health reform bill draws fire in Indiana, too
The health insurance industry’s sudden counterpunch to the Senate version of health reform echoed in Indiana and
opened a key issue for the rest of the debate: Will covering half of the country’s uninsured mean raising premiums for
the 85 percent of Americans who already have insurance?
PROXY CORNER: WellPoint Inc.
WellPoint Inc. is one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies and also provides dental, vision, disability and
life insurance.
EDITORIAL: City water utility in over its head
As missteps by the city’s water utility threaten to drown local ratepayers with dramatically higher bills, Mayor
Greg Ballard’s administration is exploring a complete overhaul of the system. The mayor’s initiative can’t produce results soon enough.
State seeks at least $6.5M for 19-acre site
The Indiana Finance Authority said Thursday it plans to auction off a vacant 19-acre development parcel between the White
River and Fall Creek near downtown Indianapolis.
Tougher smoking ban passes committee
An ordinance that would prohibit lighting up in bars, bowling alleys and nightclubs, and nearby outdoor seating areas as well, was endorsed 4-2 by a City-County Council committee Wednesday night.
Louisville company purchases assets of local distributor
Louisville-based Bailey Tools & Supply Inc. said Tuesday that it has purchased the assets of Indianapolis distributor Capitol Drilling & Contractors Supply.
NFP of NOTE: Flanner House of Indianapolis Inc.
Flanner House of Indianapolis Inc.’s mission is to support the community on the near northwest side of Indianapolis
by providing early childhood education, senior services, employment and social services programs.
EDITORIAL: Another blow to a deadly habit?
An ordinance that would ban smoking in enclosed spaces where it’s still allowed—primarily bars and bowling alleys—is
once again being considered by the City-County Council. And again we urge councilors to adopt the measure.
Emmis smacked with quarterly loss of $135M
Emmis Communications Corp. suffered a whopping loss of $135.6 million in its most recent fiscal quarter, the Indianapolis-based
media company reported Friday morning.
Mayor seeks your suggestions
The newly created Indy
Ideas Web site and the Neighborhood Association Council are both intended to encourage participation in local government.
Industrial real estate holding up during downturn
Industrial real estate in Indianapolis hasn’t escaped a bumpy ride caused by the recession, but it has managed to
withstand turbulence better than the office and retail sectors.
EDITORIAL: Indiana Fever deserves support
Running a professional sports franchise isn’t just a dollars-and-cents proposition.
It also requires heart. And that’s what the Fever have in abundance, from ownership to management to the players on
the floor.
United Way devoting another $1 million to church-based child care centers
United Way of Central Indiana will expand its program for improving church-based child care to its six-county region with
a $1 million economic stimulus grant from the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Bureau of Child Care.