MAY 2-8, 2011
This week, read about a local watchmaker who has spent more than half his life making intricate repairs to timepieces and get a glimpse at what's ahead for Simon Youth Foundation. In Focus, experts and amateurs grapple with how to recast Monument Circle. And in Who's Who, meet the leaders in Indianapolis' commercial real estate industry.
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Should the mayor have control of Indianapolis’ public schools?
A group of local power brokers is quietly assembling a plan that would transfer control of Indianapolis Public Schools to the mayor.
Read MoreUncertain pilot labor situation creates turbulence at Republic
Republic Airways Holdings’ 2009 purchases of regional airlines has created one of the industry’s most complicated labor integration challenges, particularly among pilots now represented by different unions.
Read MoreDeveloper proposing $100M project for Carmel
A proposed 64-acre development west of U.S. 31 in Carmel would help satiate a craving for retail, but it faces a tough fight from neighborhood groups that want to preserve the thoroughfare’s residential character.
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Adviser reaped unusual fee from Health Foundation
Throughout a two-decade relationship with client Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, money manager Columbus Circle Investors paid a finder’s fee to the foundation’s consultant, Cooke Financial Group in Indianapolis.
Read MoreSimon academies shopping for higher profile
The Simon Youth Foundation is looking to become a leading national advocate of alternative education. With a new president, J. Michael Durnil, the foundation hopes to raise more money, find more partners in the business community, and help the public better understand its mission.
Read MoreWatchmaker has a flair for precision
Bill Rostiser has practiced watchmaking for more than half of his life. At 60, he has worked 38 years at Windsor Jewelry just south of Monument Circle. During that time, he watched the downtown area flourish, along with the business.
Read MoreShort-time CFO altered course at Marsh Supermarkets
John Elbin forced the ailing grocery chain to confront its problems during his five months with the company.
Read MoreAllison Transmission prepares to enter nascent hybrid market
The industry is waiting for the magic combination of high fuel prices and government-backed incentives to turn potential into profit.
Read MoreIU Health name meets little resistance in Purdue country
Tippecanoe County residents may despise Indiana University sports teams, but they seem to have had no problem welcoming IU to their community to provide health care.
Read MoreIndianapolis bio sector hopeful as venture firms cash out
Profits flowing from earlier investments could mean more available capital, but firms continue to be selective in placing their bets.
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Rethinking Monument Circle in Indianapolis
IBJ gathered advice from local and national experts about what should be done to improve the city’s most prominent public space and where Indianapolis should look for inspiration.
Read MorePorous concrete gets big test
The new sidewalk and curb material is easing strain on storm sewers on Ohio Street.
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EDITORIAL: Education bills rise above legislative noise
In a legislative session that saw puzzling attempts to move the state backward on issues such as smoking cessation and public transportation, the success of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ education agenda stands out as a bold step forward.
Read MoreMAURER: Legislators finish hatchet job
Appreciate the cruel irony. We elected this Legislature and gave them that ax handle to be fiscally responsible, but each of the following actions has the opposite effect on the budget.
Read MoreMARCUS: Evansville is the least loser or best of the bad
Recent data from the bottom of the recession reveal all seven economic areas that include Indiana counties experienced declines in per-capita personal income.
Read MoreKENNEDY: Legislature’s bottom line is political
Many Indiana citizens have been hit hard by the recession, and the General Assembly has reacted by kicking them while they’re down.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Lessons learned from an unconventional session
Hoosiers were on notice headed into the session that they would not see four months marked by a “business as usual” attitude.
Read MoreHicks: Raising taxes won’t increase federal revenue
Hauser’s Law, which is really an empirical observation, notes that U.S. income tax revenue has hovered within a percentage point of 19 percent of our total economy for more than 50 years.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Inflation a growing concern beyond the United States
when it comes to global inflation, all eyes are on China, where a rapid rise in prices is causing concern.
Read MoreButler was ‘inept’ and ‘unparalleled’
Regarding [Bill Benner’s] Butler comments in the April 18 issue, quite possibly the reason Clark Kellogg referred to the “unparalleled ineptitude” of Butler was, well, because it was both inept and unparalleled.
Read MoreConsumer cutbacks may cost us
I was looking over IBJ today, and I thought to myself, I find all of this depressing, and I was about to set it aside and take it up again later. Then I came to [Bruce Hetrick’s April 25] article, and I realized there was somebody with some sanity in this world.
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Center on Philanthropy’s ‘Giving USA’ report comes under fire
The Chronicle of Philanthropy says the center underestimated drops in charitable giving during the recession.
Read MoreCitizens Energy Group pipelines pass internal review mandated by feds
Citizens has more than 120 miles of transmission pipe and hundreds of miles of gas service lines.
Read MoreRestaurants plan Indianapolis-area expansions
New locations of various eateries are planned in Carmel, downtown, and on the north and south sides.
Read MoreIndiana University Center on Philanthropy adding endowed faculty chairs
Forecasts of big growth in executive employment at not-for-profits drives plan to create between seven and 10 endowed faculty chairs.
Read MoreKirr Marbach & Co. mutual fund picks up national recognition
Financial newsletter Emerging Manager Monthly honored the fund as manager of the year in its category.
Read MoreDelta unit Brizo partners with fashion designer Jason Wu
Luxury faucet brand and designer started working together in 2006.
Read MorePROXY CORNER: Endocyte Inc.
West Lafayette-based Endocyte Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.
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