Q&A with Jessica Gendron on helping women achieve success
“I wanted to be able to show women that there were lots of stories of female success that were a lot more accessible and also laden with failures and lessons and mistakes.”
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Starbucks exits Broad Ripple after 25 years as Glendale shop prepares to open
Starbucks opened at the corner of Broad Ripple and Guilford avenues in 1999, taking over a spot once occupied by Abigail’s dress shop.
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Ten tuneful ways to ring in 2025 in Indianapolis
One way to select a New Year’s Eve music event in Indianapolis is to gravitate to your favorite decade. Here are 10 options where music from different eras will accompany the arrival of 2025.
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Nicole-Taylor’s restaurant to rebrand as Corridor in 2025
Owners Erin Kem and Logan McMahan purchased Nicole-Taylor’s, 1134 E. 54th St., from founders Rosa Hanslits and Tony Hanslits in July 2023.
Purposeful Design rebuilds lives as participants build furniture 2:00 pm
The east-side company is about to finish 2024 with more than $2.7 million in sales—up from $1.35 million four years ago. By 2026, the business expects sales to reach $3 million.
Manufacturers weigh potential impact of Trump tariffs promise 2:00 pm
Incoming President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico has caught the attention of Indiana companies, which stand to experience a significant impact if new or expanded tariffs are imposed.
Adrienes Flowers & Gifts owners brightened Noblesville 2:00 pm
Moffett and Stephen Craig are retiring this month after 35 years of operating Adrienes in a 133-year-old house at 1249 Conner St. just east of the historic courthouse square.
A Medicaid study committee made no recommendations this year—despite a funding shortfall 11:45 am
Skyrocketing car-insurance premiums pushing inflation higher 11:37 am
Central Indiana existing-home sales slipped slightly last month 11:02 am
NCAA reveals logos for 2026 Men’s Final Four, other basketball championships 10:38 am
Purdue, Sports Tech HQ joining forces to help startups, create career opportunities 9:50 am
Franklin residents sue over alleged decades-long exposure to hazardous waste from two factory sites 1:05 am
Consumer protection agency finalizes rule limiting overdraft fees 12:52 am
Congress passes Young-backed bill to add more U.S. judges, but veto looms 12:18 am
FTC sues largest wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates against smaller stores 11:33 pm
City says Jail I building demolition to begin by end of year
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