2017 NEWSMAKER: Chuck Jones
Chuck Jones, who had been president of United Steel Workers Local 1999 since 1996 and vice president for 11 years before that, retired last summer at age 65.
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Rodizio Grill hoping to reopen locally after Carmel closure
Rodizio Grill, a Utah-based Brazilian steakhouse chain that recently closed its Carmel location, is hoping to reopen the restaurant in the future under a new franchisee, the company told IBJ this week.
German eatery planned for former Bent Rail restaurant site
North-side Indianapolis eatery Bent Rail Brewery & Restaurant has closed, but plans are already in the works for a German-themed brewpub to take its place under new ownership.
Fifth Third Bancorp announces local executive promotions
Steve Alonso, the bank’s Indiana regional president, will take on a national-level position effective Jan. 1. Kevin Hispkind will be promoted to fill Alonso’s old job.
Honda to add third model to lineup at Greensburg plant
The automaker will debut a prototype of the 2019 Honda Insight at the North American Auto Show on Jan. 15. Manufactured in Greensburg, the high-end hybrid is set to hit the market next summer.
Indianapolis man sentenced to four years in prison on federal fraud charges
Prosecutors say the man defrauded a business out of nearly $600,000 by selling it fraudulent invoices.
Indianapolis man sentenced to four years in prison on fraud charges
Prosecutors say he defrauded a business out of nearly $600,000 by selling it fraudulent invoices.
Former Eleven Fifty Consulting employee files discrimination suit
Tech entrepreneur Scott Jones maintains the woman’s allegations that the consulting firm treated her unfairly and hoped to use her to perpetrate fraud are without merit.
Auto industry bracing for slight sales declines this year and next
Following seven years of growth in new-vehicle sales, U.S. consumers appear to be tapping the brakes—but the auto industry says the slowdown is not causing them concern.
UPDATE: IndyGo board awards $46M in Red Line construction contracts
Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the route open for service in the summer of 2019.
Chicago-based chain acquires most of Butler Auto Group’s dealerships
Butler is keeping its Butler Toyota dealership, but has sold off its Kia, Hyundai, Fiat, Maserati and Alfa Romeo dealerships to a major regional chain that has rebranded the locations.
Indianapolis-based CraftMark Bakery plans $56 million expansion
The industrial bakery is seeking local tax breaks in connection with the project, which is expected to create 118 jobs over the next three years.
Indianapolis attorney pleads guilty to immigration fraud
The attorney entered guilty pleas to filing false visa applications on behalf of about 250 clients, collecting $750,000 in fraudulent fees.
BlueIndy car-sharing program striving to be in black by 2020
The BlueIndy car-sharing program is facing a big challenge: How do you succeed when so many potential customers are unaware of, uninterested in, or even intimidated by what you’re trying to sell?
Indiana attorney general urges feds to delay new trucking rule
Under the rule, long-haul truckers would be required to use electronic logging devices to track their hours and miles. Currently, they can use paper logs to do so.
Software firm eyes closure of Carmel office with 61 employees
The list of potential terminations includes engineers, software developers, project managers and administrative support staff.
State looks down the road at autonomous vehicles
Gov. Eric Holcomb will ask lawmakers in 2018 to authorize the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles on Indiana roads.
Indy’s largest architectural firm moves to all-employee ownership
All 250 employees are now part-owners in the company which has some tax advantages and gives workers a more direct stake in the firm’s performance.
Merchants Bancorp co-founder to retire amid executive shuffle
The Carmel-based financial company also announced promotions for two other top executives.
Plan to develop 211 acres at Fishers airport site takes flight
Local officials say the land, part of Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, could house up to 1 million square feet of new commercial development under a plan approved on Friday.