Indianapolis Business Journal

FEBRUARY 13-19, 2012

This week, read about what it will take for the Mind Trust to pull off its plan to overhaul IPS and find out why a member of the City-County Council wants to review the city's TIF-district strategy. In Focus, see what's next for Indianapolis' sports initiative. And check out a local startup that offers a "wing" woman service to help clients improve their social lives.

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Host committee CEO Melangton ponders next play

Allison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in visitor spending. But with the game over, Melangton, doesn’t know where her own career path will lead.

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Startup coaches clients on dating

Miss Pivot is a social-skills training company that offers one-on-one coaching from professional “wing” women, group classes on topics like starting conversations, and now a mobile app that promises users the knowledge they need to “Fire Cupid.”

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FocusBack to Top

GLADDEN: Build the Indianapolis brand with the very best service

The innovation that led to the execution of Super Bowl XLVI was truly remarkable. On so many dimensions (crowd sizes in Super Bowl Village, scarves, the Legacy project, volunteers, murals and Super Service to name a few), Indianapolis demonstrated that it is a first-class city. It demonstrated once again, and on a level never before seen, that Indianapolis is a best practice for those studying hallmark event execution.

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OpinionBack to Top

Lost donor created new thinking

I really appreciated Kathleen McLaughlin’s [Feb. 6] article on the donor who made large financial commitments to multiple not-for-profits but is not expected to fulfill them.

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In BriefBack to Top

Roche sales rise 4 percent in 2011

Roche Diagnostics Corp.’s North American business, which is headquartered in Indianapolis, posted a 4-percent boost in sales last year on the strength of its fluid analyzer business unit, even though its diabetes sales fell.

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NFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.

The mission of Camptown Inc. is to challenge, mentor and teach youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.

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