FEBRUARY 3-9, 2014
This week, IBJ unveils the members of its Forty Under 40 Class of 2014—a collection of unusually accomplished young professionals who already are making vital contributions to life in Indianapolis. Also in this issue, IBJ's Dan Human points in ExactTarget's new direction—providing the medium for electronic gadgets to communicate with their owners. And in A&E, Lou Harry takes a road trip to Perfect North Slopes in southern Indiana, which has benefitted from the deluge of white stuff this year and has become a perfectly viable entertainment option.
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New ExactTarget software could connect everyday objects to Internet
The Indianapolis software developer is building technology for objects outside the typical computers, phones or tablets that marketers most often use to reach out to consumers, things like refrigerators, clothing and even toothbrushes.
Read MoreIPS boss supports cooperating with charter schools
A pending bill could usher in unprecedented cooperation between Indianapolis Public Schools and the city’s charter schools, resulting in significant financial benefits for both.
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Developer planning Sophia Square sequel near Meridian Street
The developer behind the $60 million Sophia Square building in Carmel’s Arts & Design District is proposing a similar project about a mile west.
Read MorePain mounts for Telamon after reporting $5M theft
The Carmel company complains that its insurers “denied all coverage for the theft-fraud loss under both policies on the grounds that the individual leased to Telamon was an ‘employee’ of Telamon, and simultaneously was not an ‘employee’ of Telamon.”
Read MoreCritics push IndyCar chief to shift focus to driver development
There’s no disputing that Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles has added horsepower to the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway in his first year on the job. But there are grumblings Miles has not focused enough on the products that literally drive the series—the drivers themselves.
Read MoreNew shooting range draws crowd in Hamilton County; another in the works
The northern-suburb county should have two shooting ranges operating by the end of this year; owners of both business say Hamilton County is a ripe market.
Read MoreNew owner for 14 West building targeting another restaurant
A recently retired CEO bought the historic building at 14 W. Maryland St. After renovations, he hopes to attract a national chain to the space.
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EDITORIAL: Commuter tax needs fences
Indy Chamber might incite a little road rage by proposing a commuter tax that would allow Indianapolis to collect revenue from those who work in the city but live outside county lines.
Read MoreMAURER: Anti-Semitism far from extinct
Plenty of examples, both at home and abroad, show the world is still an unfriendly place.
Read MoreRUSTHOVEN: The House made the right decision
In January, this conservative testified to the Legislature on behalf of Freedom Indiana against the then-version of the proposed Indiana constitutional amendment on gay marriage. Here’s why.
Read MoreSULLIVAN: Rural areas stick it to Indy again
Many years ago, a legislator told me it was “country bankers” who killed Indiana banking. They and their lawmakers carried the day in the 1970s and 1980s with regulations against buying banks across county lines. The big Indianapolis banks were thus held in check.
Read MoreRACE: Make it Mallory: East Washington as creative corridor
Old factory is one of many existing assets that can reverse fortunes of a struggling neighborhood.
Read MoreLawmakers begin to shift focus beyond HJR 3
Following the initial rounds of jockeying surrounding HJR 3, the definition of marriage constitutional amendment, lawmakers can redirect their attention to other matters of substance for a few weeks. This week marks the initial third reading deadline, the final stage for passage of legislation in its chamber of origin, and many important pieces of legislation […]
Read MoreKim: Lessons from global crisis painful but also valuable
Value investing can look foolish short term, but usually pays off long term.
Read MoreHicks: Policy levers to fight poverty hit their limitations
The big lesson on research and data about poverty is the limited effectiveness of public policy. For healthy people in long-term poverty, nearly all have made at least one of the big three mistakes: quitting high school, using drugs or having kids without a partner.
Read MoreEditorial was uninformed
What an ignorant editorial [Jan. 27] regarding alcohol. If only editorial writers had to know their subject before committing their thoughts to paper.
Read MoreBiglari like Obama
Just completed Greg Andrews’ [Jan. 27] column. Perhaps Sardar Biglari should consider a presidential run in 2016.
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Angie’s List to offer service provider app
The company plans to offer an app by San Francisco-based vWorkApp that will allow members to interact more conveniently with service providers.
Read MoreLeadership change afoot at Summit Realty
Bill Ehret, one of the firm's co-founders, relinquished his title as co-managing partner to Brian Zurawski, who joins Matt Langfeldt in leading the firm.
Read MoreAirports find savings with Indy de-icing firm
E Solutions Inc. makes systems that allow de-icing crews to adjust their mix of water and the chemical glycol, which costs $9 to $14 per gallon.
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