Purdue lands $105M grant to fund earthquake center
Purdue University announced today that it has received $105 million from the National Science Foundation to fund a center
to research earthquakes and tsunamis.
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NFP of NOTE: 100 Black Men of Indianapolis
100 Black Men of Indianapolis’ mission is partnering with local schools, universities and other organizations to provide
programs that encourage personal development, academic growth and basic life skills to positively impact the mental, physical,
moral and spiritual development of young people.
Community Fair promotes volunteerism
The city of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana will host the eighth annual Community Fair on Monument Circle from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11.
Lithium-ion battery maker names new president
EnerDel, an Indianapolis-based producer of automotive lithium-ion batteries, has named a new president, the company announced
today.
Results of ‘green’ poll of IBJ Daily subscribers
Detailed results of a July poll of IBJ Daily readers on their sentiment on environmental issues.
Simon Foundation gives $1M to library literacy initiative
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation today announced that it has received a $1 million gift from the Herbert
Simon Family Foundation to expand its early childhood literacy initiative.
HHGregg promotes three executives
Indianapolis-based electronics retailer HHGregg Inc. announced the promotions of three executives this morning, including
the appointment of a new chief financial officer.
Lilly paid doctors to prescribe Zyprexa, notes say
Eli Lilly and Co. paid doctors in South Carolina for participating in a speakers’ program in exchange for prescribing the
antipsychotic Zyprexa, according to notes by Lilly sales representatives reviewed by Bloomberg News.
ExactTarget enters European market through acquisition
Indianapolis-based ExactTarget announced this morning that it has launched a new international division in London following
its acquisition of Keymail Marketing.
Historic area commemorating start of fountain project
The Fountain Square neighborhood will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Shelbi Street Café & Bistro Lounge to mark
the start of work on a $650,000 project to replace its landmark fountain.
Republic’s purchase of Frontier could mean more local jobs
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is considering shifting as many as 250 jobs to its home base of Indianapolis as a result of
its pending acquisition of Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. in Denver, according to a news report.
Auto parts supplier coming to Plainfield, plans to create 30 jobs
Chicago-based LKQ Corp., a supplier of replacement and aftermarket automotive parts, will establish a distribution center
in Plainfield with plans to create up to 30 jobs by 2011, the company announced this morning.
Delaware County joins Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority
Delaware County’s representative on the CIRTA board will be Marta Moody, executive director of
the Delaware-Muncie Plan Commission.
Neighborino LLC rolls out software for homeowners associations
Upstart software company rolls out software that enables homeowners’ associations to create community
Web sites without technical assistance.
Downtown apartment complex expanding
The developer of The Waverley apartments downtown has filed plans to expand the complex because of high demand for one-bedroom
units.
Air-filter maker fills orders for overseas destinations
With a recent surge in overseas sales, Pure Air Systems is reaping the benefits of incorporating new technology into its product
line.
Oak Street Funding raises $50 million in new capital
German group invests in Carmel-based company that specializes in financial services for insurance agencies.
Carmel arts foundation adds directors; Stutz names residents
The Carmel Performing Arts Foundation has appointed its first independent board members, Rollin Dick and Rosemary Waters.
In downtown Indianapolis, two local artists will receive free studio space in the Stutz Building
for the next year.