JULY 2-8, 2012
This week, see how independent workers are getting much-need social interaction and read about what tops the new Center for the Performing Arts leader's to-do list. In Focus, find out what local industry could use some more diversity. And in Forefront, John Ketzenberger says Indianapolis philanthropists trump Tim Durham's greed.
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Lawsuit: Smulyan angling for Emmis buyout
Jeff Smulyan has been considering a new plan to buy out other Emmis Communications Corp. shareholders—a deal that could clear the way for him to finally take the Indianapolis media company private. But Emmis’ founder and CEO insists he has no plans to do so.
Read MoreBold challenge to country giant WFMS paying off for Hank
After more than two decades as one of the Indianapolis market’s top ratings- and revenue-generators, country radio station WFMS-FM 95.5 is getting some serious competition from relative newcomer WLHK-FM 97.1—popularly known as Hank.
Read MoreA year later, Circle Centre Nordstrom vacancy lingers
Without a rapid-fire lease deal and renovation, the former Nordstrom anchor space at Circle Centre will sit idle for a second holiday season. The more general-audience-oriented department store chain Macy’s remains the odds-on favorite to replace Nordstrom, though it would take only a portion of the available space.
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Performing arts center’s new chief to chase donations
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, incoming CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts, turned a $500,000 deficit into a $300,000 surplus at her current organization in Tennessee. The 18-month-old Carmel center’s budget is almost seven times larger.
Read MoreCo-working spaces multiply, giving independent workers options
Co-working sites—shared office spaces designed to give entrepreneurs, free-lancers and consultants the tools they need to get the job done as well as the chance to interact with other professionals, sans cubicle—are gaining popularity nationally and, finally, in Indianapolis.
Read MoreState scrubs contractor-financing plan for U.S. 31
INDOT still plans to complete project three years sooner with traditional financing.
Read MoreLocal ad firm BrandWidth rebounds after internal turmoil
BrandWidth puts legal scuffle behind it, emerges to nab several national accounts.
Read MoreDuke foes skeptical about Edwardsport price tag
Utility denies claim it is trying to sidestep $2.6 billion cap on costs that can be passed along to ratepayers.
Read MoreIBJ collects 9 print, online journalism awards
IBJ’s awards included a gold for the Health Care & Reform newsletter and a bronze for best website.
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Indianapolis area needs more black engineers, architects
Among major occupational groups, only farming has a smaller share of African-Americans, government figures show.
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EDITORIAL: Bird’s leadership provides lessons
For a guy with a legendary competitive streak, Bird was remarkably willing to suffer losses in the short term as part of his larger strategy of rebuilding the franchise.
Read MoreMORRIS: Let’s celebrate—and work—together
We need to fight the urge to be so unyielding and negative much of the time.
Read MoreKENNEDY: Liar, liar, Romney’s pants on fire
The lies that mystify me are not those obviously motivated by political ambition.
Read MoreWHITE: Car culture drives up development costs
In central Indiana, 94 percent of Hoosiers own a car, and we generally don’t think twice about getting behind the wheel to go to work, the grocery store or the doctor’s office.
Read MoreRACE: Reinventing commercial strips has economic upside
Savvy cities understand strip commercial corridors are economically and environmentally unsustainable.
Read MoreALTOM: Tips for starting an office on a shoestring
First, you’ll need good hardware. Don’t skimp here, because reliability trumps economy.
Read MoreHICKS: EU crisis makes bad U.S. job market look good
Make no mistake: 150,000 new jobs ain’t good news.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Exchange-traded funds grow as alternative investments
At the end of 2011, over 1,300 exchange-traded funds held $1.1 trillion in assets, including 22 with more than $10 billion in assets and 157 over $1 billion.
Read MoreLearning the new bike rules
I would like to share my opinion on three of [Morris commentary, June 18] points.
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Ahoy! Cargo traffic up at state’s ports
Large increases in maritime shipments interpreted as good sign for Indiana economy.
Read MoreIndiana leads region in income growth
The first-quarter report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics put Indiana on par with national growth and ahead of surrounding states.
Read MoreBank of Montreal targets Midwest, Indy for growth
Bank of Montreal’s 2011 acquisition of Marshall & Ilsley Corp. is finally helping it make in-roads in the U.S. Midwest. It has identified five U.S. markets, including Indianapolis, where it aims to add new branches or make acquisitions.
Read MoreCovance plans $150M expansion, 465 jobs in Greenfield
The New Jersey-based pharmaceutical research company is seeking state and local incentives as part of the expansion, which would include a new laboratory, set to be finished in 2016. Covance already employs 565 workers at the site.
Read MoreWTHR launching Spanish news webcast
The webcast will be recorded in the Channel 13 studios and will provide news updates, weather and sports in Spanish each weekday. It will be co-anchored by Marco Dominguez and Rossina Lazaneo.
Read MoreState, former Colts invest in Fishers software provider
The state of Indiana and former Colts are among the lead investors in Fishers-based software provider CloudOne, the company announced this week.
Read MoreNFP of NOTE: HVAF of Indiana Inc.
HVAF of Indiana is dedicated to eliminating homelessness for veterans and their families through prevention, education, supportive services and advocacy.
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