ICVA hires White Lodging vet for sales position
Hotel sales and marketing executive Michelle Travis is joining the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
as vice president of sales.
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Ambrosia to open downtown restaurant in former BadaBoomz site
The owner of the popular Broad Ripple Italian restaurant Ambrosia plans to open a location downtown on the first floor of the Hampton Inn along Maryland Street.
Second Helpings replaces gala with ‘Harvest at Home’ event
Second Helpings has moved its fundraiser to its near east-side food pantry and slashed prices in recognition of the economic
climate.
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library on pace for record year
A growing number of Indianapolis residents are making the most of their public library system. The Indianapolis-Marion
County Public Library system says it’s on pace for a record year in terms of use by patrons and items circulated.
White River Capital calls off First Chicago deal
Indianapolis-based White River Capital Inc. has quietly called off its merger with Itasca, Ill.-based
First Chicago Bancorp.
Dow Agrosciences introduces genetically modified corn seed
Even after a string of acquisitions, Dow AgroSciences is a bit player in the seed business. But the new genetically
modified corn it developed with St. Louis-based giant Monsanto Co. finally provides the breakthrough product that could grow
its seed sales substantially.
EDITORIAL: Wishard’s smart planning shields taxpayers
A referendum this fall on Wishard Health Services’ plans to build a $754 million hospital will tell a lot about the
mood—and savvy—of Marion County voters. In this economy, and with government at all levels strapped
for cash, the knee-jerk reaction might be to reject such a proposal.
Aviation firm plans 480 new jobs at airport-WEB ONLY
Comlux Completion USA, a Swiss company that operates two hangers at Indianapolis International Airport, plans a $46.3 million expansion that could create 480 jobs over the next five years, state economic officials announced today. Comlux Completion, part of the Switzerland-based Comlux The Aviation Group, refurbishes and completes interiors for corporate aircraft. The firm, which already […]
Fox 59 adding afternoon newscast-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis Fox television affiliate WXIN-TV Channel 59 today disclosed plans to expand its weekday news coverage by adding an hour-long newscast at 4 p.m. and adding a half-hour to its morning news. The station expects to make the moves beginning Sept. 21. The expansion will add “several” on-air and off-air positions to Fox 59’s staff, […]
Westfield moves ahead with sports facility plan
A study commission has concluded that a major development involving a new youth-sports complex would be viable for Westfield,
the city announced this morning.
Westfield moves ahead with sports facility plan-WEB ONLY
A study commission has concluded that a major development involving a new youth-sports complex would be viable for Westfield, the city announced this morning. Mayor Andy Cook announced in April that Westfield wanted to build a $60 million youth sports complex with a 4,000-seat multipurpose outdoor stadium, indoor sports facilities, and fields for baseball, soccer, […]
Vertellus acquires New Jersey oil company-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis-based Vertellus Specialties Inc. has acquired Degen Oil & Chemical Co., a New Jersey-based manufacturer of alkyd resins and specialty vegetable, nut and fish oils, the companies announced yesterday. Terms of the deal, which closed July 1, were not disclosed. Vertellus, which develops and manufactures specialty chemicals used for pharmaceutical, personal care, nutrition and agricultural […]
HHGregg seeks $53M in stock offering-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis-based HHGregg today said it would price a previously announced public stock offering at $16.50 per share in hopes of raising about $53 million. The appliance and electronics retail chain announced the offering of 3.5 million shares of its common stock last week. Credit Suisse Securities LLC and Barclays Capital Inc. are the joint underwriters […]
Professors go online to revolutionize drug discovery
Two chemistry professors at IUPUI are laboring to create the McDonald’s of research laboratories—low-cost and all over the world.
Contest offers services for small-business makeovers
Nine local companies have joined together to offer $80,000 worth of marketing services, computer reconfiguration and office furniture as the prize the “Indy Business Makeover Competition” for small businesses.
Two Indianapolis restaurants close
Sister eateries Café Nora and Ruth’s Keystone Cafe have closed, owner Jim Nethercott said.
Humane Society offering 2-for-1 special on cats
Humane Society of Indianapolis has been running adoption specials that have people lining up outside the Michigan Road shelter on weekends.
Dodge exits Hispanic radio stations
After 3-1/2 years, Russ Dodge has exited as general manager of WSYW-AM 810 and WEDJ-FM 107.1. Both stations, which are
owned by California-based Continental Broadcast Group LLC, air Hispanic music and programming.
Automotive industry’s fall dilutes manufacturing jobs
The fact that Indiana is shedding manufacturing jobs is well-known, but you can thank a neighbor to the north for keeping track of every last one. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported recently that Wisconsin had taken the top spot, ahead of Indiana, in terms of the portion of employment in manufacturing—15.6 percent, versus Hoosiers’ 15.4 percent.
IUPUI rethinks track and field stadium
In its 20-year master strategy unveiled in December, IUPUI planned to tear down its track-and-field stadium along New York Street to make room for a mixed-use housing and retail development. Now IUPUI Chancellor Charles Bantz says those plans have been reconsidered.