Indianapolis Business Journal

This week, reporter Cory Schouten continues his in-depth examination of real estate deals involving Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, who has attracted the attention of the FBI for his relationship with embattled financier Tim Durham. In Focus, check out how Indiana's 750 food processors and distributors are ramping up safety precautions to prevent illnesses and expensive product recalls. And in A&E, etc., Arts Editor Lou Harry presents a passionate defense of musical theater legends Rogers & Hammerstein, responsible for two classic shows currently under revival in Indianapolis.

This week, see how a natural disaster is reshaping the Johnson County town of Franklin—complete with a video tour of its redevelopment areas. In Focus, check out a big battle that's heating up between community banks and their national brethren. And in A&E, etc., Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo provides a sneak peak at the sixth annual Midwest Fashion Week, including a slide show featuring some of the designs that will be showcased.

This week, see why tongues are wagging about the possibility of software firm Aprimo attempting an IPO and find out what happened to the six job seekers IBJ profiled a year ago. In Focus, check out a transcript of our Going Green power breakfast--and watch video exerpts of the panel discussion. And in A&E, see what shook columnist Bruce Hetrick's world five years ago.

This week, see who's interested in Indiana Live racetrack and casino and read about the paving project that has city streets torn up. In Focus, ride along with a bicycle commuter on his daily jaunt from Carmel to downtown. And check out a bonus video exploring Eli Lilly and Co.'s bike-to-work program.

This week, see why the city's smoking ban—such as it is—has local tourism leaders all fired up. Also, read about an attendance win for the Indiana Pacers, and find out why Asian capitalists are investing in Indiana businesses. In A&E, etc., Surf This columnist Jim Cota admits a guilty pleasure he indulges in online.

This week, find out how President Obama's stimulus efforts could help small business and what Sen. Evan Bayh's impending retirement might mean for federal funds going to Indiana. In Focus, read about how commercial real estate brokers are coping with hard times. And in A&E etc., Lou Harry socializes at a new Broad Ripple restaurant.

This week, read about what an east-west mass transit line could mean for Indianapolis' core and see what local convention chief Don Welsh says downtown soon will need. Also, Statehouse Dispatch columnist Ed Feigenbaum identifies the hot issue that will dominate the rest of the legislative sesson. And in A&E, Lou Harry gets an early look at the Indiana State Museum's new Lincoln exhibits—and takes you along on a video tour.

This week, see what lofty goal Scale Computing's CEO has set for the upstart tech firm and find out how a new city program is trying to help ex-offenders land jobs. Also, columnist Ed Feigenbaum takes a look at what's on tap for the second half of the legislative session, and Lou Harry takes readers on an A&E road trip to Cincinnati and Muncie.

This week, find out how a wireless bidding system is affecting charity fund-raising auctions and see why investors in Tim Durham's Fair Finance Co. are critical of U.S. Attorney Tim Morrison. Also, read about apartment developer J.C. Hart Co.'s $100 million bet on Hamilton County. And in A&E, check out what we thought of Recess, Greg Hardesty's new College Avenue restaurant.

This week, read about plans in the works for loop-de-loops for the hot wheels at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and get the lowdown on a new Indianapolis daily coupon site focused on food. In Focus, discover some parts of the city that need attention before the Super Bowl hordes arrive in 2012. And see what tech columnist Tim Altom has to say about all of Microsoft Word's questionable features.

This week, read about how universities are responding to escalating coaches salaries. We also have a report on a new logistics company backed by a high-profile lineup of investors, including Brightpoint Inc. and Stephen Hilbert. A&E, etc. weighs in with another pizza restaurant review, and critic Lou Harry laments the rules violations he witnessed at the Harlem Globetrotters game.

This week, read about why Lauth Group Inc.'s largest creditor has asked a bankruptcy court judge to appoint a trustee in the case and find out what Jay Leno's primetime troubles mean for local NBC affiliates like  WTHR-TV Channel 13. In A&E, etc., meet a former costume designer who has moved on to sleepwear. And take a video tour of United Hospital Services' massive laundry facility as the cooperative considers a statewide expansion.

This week, Greg Andrews reports some potentially heartening news for investors in Tim Durham's Fair Finance Co. who fear they've lost their nest eggs: Not all such cases end badly. Also, sports-business reporter Anthony Schoettle explores the impact Mark Patrick's return to the airwaves might have on local sports-talk radio and health care reporter J.K. Wall takes a look at proposed legislation that would allow physicians to limit the number of patients they accept from a health insurer. And in A&E, etc., we head north to Carmel for a quick course in Pizzology. 

This week, find out why arts organizations brag about the quality of their acoustics—and whether patrons care. Also, read about how Donna Gadient made it  to the top at engineering R.W. Armstrong without a college degree. In Focus, see why Gov. Mitch Daniels has shifted his focus to education reform. And see what Statehouse observer Ed Feigenbaum expects from this year's State of the State Address.

This week, read about what grass-roots groups are doing to fill in the gaps in federal health care reform and find out what changes environmental leaders hope to see made during this year's General Assembly. Also, columnist Tim Altom explains the buzz over 3G cell phone technology. And Bill Benner offers some perspective for furious Colts fans.

This week, recap the last 12 months with IBJ's 2009 Year in Review, from the top stories and newsmakers to our favorite photos. And don't forget to play our annual game and Mickey Maurer's word puzzle. In A&E, etc., Lou Harry shares his favorites from 2009. And Bill Benner and Bruce Hetrick reflect on the decade that's coming to a close.

This week, find out what Indiana lawmakers are preparing to do -- or not do -- about the state's insolvent unemployment insurance tust fund. Also, check out how a Perry Meridian high school teacher spends his Sundays. IBJ Publisher Chris Katterjohn one-ups Barbara Walters and shares his Top 11 personalities of 2009. And get two perspectives on the new Barbie exhibit at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis: A&E guru Lou Harry and Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo weigh in.

This week, read about a newly revealed connection between Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi and beleagured businessman Tim Durham. Also, find out where Indiana mayors might turn to replace millions lost because of tax caps. And in A&E, etc., see what Lou Harry has to say about Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's annual "Yuletide Celebration."