Indianapolis Business Journal

John Russell examines the success of Zionsville-based BHI Senior Living. That’s the developer of the upscale, 500-unit Hoosier Village campus, which has a long waiting list. BHI is thriving in a tough market for retirement communities. Back in Indianapolis, Democrats on the City-County Council raised some hackles when they proposed more than doubling the base pay for their part-time positions. It’s an easy thing to criticize, but, as Samm Quinn reports this week, the base pay hasn’t changed in more than 30 years, and Indianapolis councilors are underpaid compared to some nearby peer cities. And we have a classic tale of entrepreneurial ingenuity. Sam Stall reports on Fatheadz, which makes plus-sized eyewear. It was started by Indianapolis resident Rico Elmore after he couldn’t find any sunglasses that would fit his generously sized melon.