Indianapolis Business Journal

This week, check out the latest installment of "Testing Reform," IBJ's special series on charter schools, which in this issue looks at the controversery over judging their performance. Also from our front page, read a behind-the-scenes look at the city's decision to grant big tax breaks to Rolls Royce Corp., fearing the manufacturer might pull thousands of jobs out of the area. And in Focus, learn how autoparts supplier Gestamp is trying to crash the casket-making industry dominated by Batesville's Hillenbrand Industries.

This week, check out our special report on Indiana firms' efforts to cash in on China growing economy and see why the feds are going after former Fair Finance CFO Rick Snow. In Focus, read about what's happening with growth funding in Indianapolis. And in Forefront, Indianapolis' mayoral candidates share great ideas from other cities.

This week, see what recreation chain Family Leisure is doing to build its new identity after a name change and find out how the Eagle's Nest is soaring above other similar eateries. In Focus, community banks are preparing to navigate a sea of red tape. And in Forefront,  observers weigh in on whether Mitch Daniels should run for president. Plus, check out our annual Golf & Travel Guide.

This week, read the latest installment of IBJ's occasional "Testing Reform" series. Also, find out the latest in the city's efforts to redevelop a former Bank One parking garage downtown and see what e-mails in the Fair Finance bankruptcy case say about when insiders knew it was in trouble. And in Focus, read about what Johnny Unitas, Vince Lombardi and Babe Ruth have in common.

This week, see why farmers' markets are sprouting up during the winter and read about fans' growing interest in the Indiana Pacers. In Focus, get a look at Eli Lilly and Co.'s master real estate plan. And in A&E, Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo introduces some local personal shoppers.

This week, see why the Indianapolis Indians are getting rid of about 400 seats at Victory Field and read about what has Steak n Shake franchisees riled. In A&E, see what Lou Harry thought about the Palladium's premiere. And in Forty Under 40, meet the up-and-coming professionals who made this year's list.

This week, find out why the emphasis on smaller classes is shifting in the education reform debate and see why some motorsports insiders think IndyCar racing is making a comeback. In Focus, read why mergers and acquisitions are primed for a burst of activity. And in A&E, check out the warm, family atmosphere at Donatello's Italian Restaurant.

This week, read about what Rolls-Royce is considering as it weighs a move downtown and find out the prospects for a citywide curbside recycling program. In Focus, see the methods companies are using to deliver get-healthy messages to teenagers. And in A&E, check out how a local firm benefited from the popularity  of ugly Christmas sweaters.

This week, see what new tactic the national American Legion is using to shore up its bottom line and find out what effect repeated price cuts had on Endocyte's initial IPO. In Focus, find out how city boosters are looking to supplement local convention business. And in Forefront, columnists weigh in on topics such as  social discourse, taxes, grading teachers, political conventions and the North of South development.

This week, read about a group of young entrepreneurs that meets monthly to share war stories (and watch a video of its most recent gathering), and learn why Goodwill thrift stores are angling for more donations. Also, find some good news about the Indianapolis Indians and see what Ed Feigenbaum has to say about the upcoming legislative session.

This week, check out our recap of the business news and newsmakers of 2010—and spend some time with a gallery of our favorite photos. Also, we flash back on a year of changes in the local restaurant scene. In Forefront, thought leaders way in on a variety of topics from unions to education, young professionals to shief laws.

This week, see what startup Flat 12 Bierwerks has brewing in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and find out who's taking the helm of local ad agency Caldwell VanRiper. In Focus, get a peek at the turbulent legislative session ahead.

This week, read about what NFL owners are doing to prepare for a possible player lockout and see what the controversial body scanners at Indianapolis International Airport are turning up. In Focus, find out what's behind an aggressive growth plan for locally based Summit Realty. And check out Forefront, our new twice-a-month section featuring lively debate on politics and policy.

This week, find out why some Fountain Square business owners want to create a new tax to pay for neighborhood improvements and see what Indiana University is doing to improve its share of the online education market. In Focus, read about what local businesses are doing to build relationships overseas. And check out the results of our CFO of the Year awards program, complete with video interviews of the winners in five categories.

This week, read about the high-profile lawyer hired to join Tim Durham's legal team and see why Indiana medical school students are eschewing family practice. Also, Mickey Maurer continues his 10 lessons for entrepreneurs.

This week, read about how a revitalization effort on the city's west side embraces the international flavor of the area and find out what convenience-store chain Turkey Hill has planned for Indianapolis. In Focus, see why Indiana's ethanol industry is eagerly awaiting decisions from Washington. And Return on Technology columnist Tim Altom explores the maddening process of filling out forms at the doctor's office.

This week, find out why the November TV ratings period is so important for Channel 13 and read about a family feud heating up in court over the Mike's Express Carwash chain. In Focus, see why leaders of the Unite Here union are targeting Indianapolis hotels—and take a peek inside the new Indiana Convention Center space in our photo gallery. And in A&E, Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo talks to the jewelry artist behind Studio AMF.