IMPD chief says he’s leaving post in search of more money
Police Chief Troy Riggs said he told Mayor Joe Hogsett a year ago that he might eventually leave for another opportunity.
Susan Orr
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BlueIndy parent to launch car-sharing service in Los Angeles
BlueIndy was the first electric-car-sharing service in the United States for France-based Bollore Group. BlueLA will be the second.
City to scrutinize Ballard’s contenders for justice center site
Mayor Joe Hogsett and his task force are examining potential locations that former Mayor Greg Ballard identified for a criminal justice complex, projected to cost $500 million to $600 million to construct.
After Carrier deal, will more manufacturers threaten to leave?
The state rarely has to dole out incentives to retain jobs. Experts differ on whether that’s likely to change in the wake of the $7 million deal state officials cut to keep an Indianapolis HVAC plant open.
Brehob Nursery sells to out-of-state conglomerate
Brehob, founded in 1969 and employing about 170 workers for most of year, will move its corporate offices from the south side of Indianapolis to Westfield.
Fair Finance CFO seeks reduction of sentence
Rick D. Snow—who was convicted in 2012 of helping Tim Durham and Jim Cochran loot Fair Finance Co. but didn’t raid the company’s coffers himself—is seeking to get his 10-year sentence reduced.
Indy Airport braces for more diverted flights under new federal rules
Indianapolis International Airport could receive more planes diverted from other airports this winter due to a change in how runway conditions are assessed. Unfortunately, officials aren’t yet sure what to expect.
New and expanded manufacturing, health centers land in Shelby County
The largely rural county southeast of Indianapolis has recently racked up a string of successes.
Bluebridge sells 2 subsidiaries for $8M to focus on Emplify business
Fishers-based Bluebridge plans to begin operating under the Emplify name after selling its church and tourism app business units in separate transactions.
Online car-sales company Carvana enters Indianapolis market
Since launching its service in Atlanta in late 2013, the company has been rapidly adding metro markets across the country.
City tries to claw back $380,675 from exiting Rexnord Corp.
As the manufacturer prepares to move its Indianapolis operations to Mexico, city officials are demanding a refund in tax incentives received by the firm.
Old Greenwood city hall acquired, lands tenant
Cornerstone Autism Center plans to hire about 30 employees in the next year in the 96-year-old Polk Building, which is undergoing a major rehab by its new owner.
Wealth manager Cooke Financial Group jumps to David A. Noyes & Co.
Cooke Financial Group LLC, which oversees $1.7 billion in assets, is parting ways with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Principals Chris Cooke and Brian Cooke have bought into Chicago-based Noyes and will run the largest of its seven offices.
Indianapolis airport tries ‘long-term strategy’ to land nonstop London flights
An Indianapolis Airport Authority official told board members Friday that the airport is working to land nonstop London service, but its efforts could take years to see results.
Hair products maker Kenra leaving after 88 years in Indy
Kenra Professional LLC, a hair products company founded in Indianapolis in 1929, will be leaving the city for the Los Angeles area in mid-2017, the company disclosed this week.
Republic Airways plans to emerge from bankruptcy next quarter
The Indianapolis-based airline company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February, filed its plan of reorganization this week.
Rexnord definitely moving Indy operations to Mexico, union says
Rexnord Corp. plans to proceed with the closure of its Indianapolis bearings plant, according to the union that represents most of the plant’s approximately 350 employees.
Splenda owner sues Dunkin’ Donuts over knockoff sweetener
Carmel-based Heartland Consumer Products LLC, which owns the rights to the Splenda brand, says Dunkin’ Donuts uses a knockoff sweetener but leads customers to believe it uses Splenda.
Packaging entrepreneur, 84, to sell family firm for $100M
Bob Haddad started the box company in 1975. It since has branched out to a wide variety of products and several location in Indiana and Illinois with 300 employees total.
Marion County votes for higher taxes to pay for expanded transit
Marion County voters on Tuesday said “yes” Tuesday to a transit-related tax increase, which means it’s now the City-County Council’s turn to consider the issue.