FEBRUARY 16-22, 2018

Downtown residents and office workers have been clamoring for a Target for decades, and the impending exit of Carson’s from Circle Centre mall could be a tempting spot for retailer. But there’s another option downtown that might make even more sense, Greg Andrews reports. Also in this week’s issue, Scott Olson explains how proposed state legislation could pop the cork on more alcohol permits for growing sections of the Indy area. And in IBJ’s new Explore section, we explore the boomlet in bar-based, pop-culture trivia contests.

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Bill alleviates liquor-permit scramble in suburbs

February 15, 2018 | Scott Olson

A state Senate bill aims to provide additional alcohol permits to a handful of municipalities, and even a major mixed-use development in downtown Indianapolis.

Circle Centre not only option for downtown Target

February 15, 2018 | Greg Andrews

If the Minneapolis-based retail giant finally takes the plunge downtown, it might be at another site that almost no one is talking about.

Markey’s morphs with the times into juggernaut

February 15, 2018 | Anthony Schoettle

In 57 of its 58 years, Indianapolis-based Markey’s Rental & Staging has experienced year-over-year revenue increases. Only the Great Recession, in 2009, derailed Markey’s amazing streak.

New Community East is big bet as industry revenues slow

February 14, 2018 | John Russell

It will be smaller and sleeker and—if all goes according to plan—might actually make money, rather than ending each year in the red or barely breaking even.

Fierce battle set in GOP Senate race

February 14, 2018 | Lindsey Erdody

It’s going to be ugly and expensive. That’s the message political experts are sharing about the Republican primary that will decide who will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly in the fall.

Hot off the presses: a freshened-up IBJ

February 14, 2018 | Greg Andrews

You’re holding in your hands a redesigned IBJ with a cleaner, more modern style and a host of new features we hope will make the publication an even more indispensable part of your weekly routine.

Activist investor group not happy about possible Lids sale

February 14, 2018 | Susan Orr

An investor group had been pressuring Genesco Inc. to sell some of its holdings, but says it’s not happy that Zionsville-based Lids is the unit Genesco wants to divest. Meanwhile, analysts have mixed opinions about the possible sale.

Bassoonist settles age-discrimination lawsuit against symphony

February 13, 2018 | Lindsey Erdody

Bassoonist John Wetherill, 63, alleged years of age discrimination and harassment by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, and said ISO leadership knowingly allowed it to occur.

Affiliate of north-side accounting firm setting up shop on Monument Circle

February 13, 2018 | Scott Olson

KSM Consulting, part of Katz Sapper & Miller, is moving half of its employees downtown to a redesigned space just above street level on the city’s highest-profile real estate.

IPS leaders could scale back their appeal for tax increases

February 15, 2018 | Chalkbeat Indiana and Dylan Peers McCoy

The Indianapolis Public Schools board is likely consider a proposal next week that would reduce the district’s planned funding request. IPS officials have been planning to ask voters for up to $936 million over eight years.

Hectic city schedule makes hosting football national championship trickier

February 14, 2018 | Anthony Schoettle

Indianapolis officials say they’re up for the challenge of hosting the eighth annual College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2022, even as they’re planning six other big sporting events that take place within a 13-month stretch.

Gen Con tickets selling at record pace, on course for sellout

February 16, 2018 | Anthony Schoettle

Coming off its first sellout of attendee badges in its 50-year history, officials for the massive gaming convention expect ticket sales for this summer’s event to close well before the doors open.

EDITORIAL: Familiar failures at Statehouse

February 14, 2018 |

In a session mostly void of distracting social issues, legislators haven’t been able to pass—or even muster a vote—on a host of high-profile measures, some of which have been rattling around the Statehouse for years.

MAURER: Promising investment may save lives

February 14, 2018 | Mickey Maurer

This novice stock picker isn’t afraid to flag potential when he sees it.

JAY & McCABE: Indiana’s plan for spending VW money falls short

February 14, 2018 |

Indiana should prioritize projects where diesel emissions are high and population is dense or particularly vulnerable.

RUSSOMANNO: Autonomous autos mean safer streets, stronger economy

February 14, 2018 |

With vehicle automation a transformative trend in transportation, it’s important that Indiana be a crossroads of research and development.

WORKPLACE: The answer will always be ‘no’ if you don’t ask

February 15, 2018 | Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow / Special to IBJ

A study highlighted in Harvard Business Review shows starting salaries of male MBAs from Carnegie Mellon were almost $4,000 higher than those of female MBAs. The researchers said that’s because most of the women “simply accepted the employer’s initial salary offer.”

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