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Supreme Court decision unlikely to end voter-ID fight: More cases arise to challenge strict state statute

June 30, 2008

Two months have passed since the Supreme Court of the United States upheld Indiana’s voter identification law requiring photo ID for anyone casting a ballot in-person. Potential sequels are already in the litigation works, though it’s debatable whether they are actually considered “sequels.” While plaintiffs separately contend that the Supreme Court case, William Crawford, et al. v. Marion County Election Board, either doesn’t apply or endanger their claims, the pair of suits signify the first Indiana cases to come since…

‘Move heaven and earth to serve your customers’: LESSONS LEARNED

June 30, 2008

When the late Joe O’Malia ran a small Broad Ripple grocery store in the 1950s, customers occasionally would request items the store didn’t carry. Instead of turning them away, he gave his son Danny a fistful of change and an unusual order. “He would say, ‘Here’s 18 cents, go run down to Kroger'” and get it there, Danny O’Malia recalled. “He was taking care of [the customer] even though I had to work a little harder, and he had to…

Midfield, stadium projects boon to minorities: In most cases, participation goals were met, exceeded

July 7, 2008

Between construction of the Indianapolis Airport’s midfield terminal and Lucas Oil Stadium, John Thompson’s companies have won $11.5 million in work. His plumbing and electrical supply distributorships, as well as his consulting and engineering firms, all at the corner of 22nd Street and College Avenue, collectively have grown annual revenue to $50 million. Such revenue growth would have been impossible for Thompson and scores of other minority and female business owners if not for projects that require their participation. “I…

Shapiro’s, Harry & Izzy’s confirmed for terminal

July 16, 2008

As IBJ reported in May, Shapiro’s Deli and Harry & Izzy’s restaurants will open locations at the new midfield terminal at Indianapolis International Airport. SSP America, the airport’s United Kingdom-based food operator, confirmed the report today in a statement. The airport authority announced in April that Cafe Patachou, 96th Street Steakburgers, King David Dogs and […]

Empty seats plague in-state commuter flights

July 17, 2008

Cape Air plans to end commuter flights between South Bend and Indianapolis just eight months after they began, and flights between Evansville and Indianapolis are under a cloud, too. The Massachusetts company will stop flying from South Bend in September because St. Joseph County Airport is cutting off a subsidy, according to the Evansville Courier […]

Airport forecasts fewer passengers

July 17, 2008

Airline woes will crimp the number of passengers expected to use Indianapolis International Airport next year, the airport authority projects in a 2009 budget the board will consider at its meeting tomorrow. About 4.1 million passengers are expected to pass through boarding gates – 6 percent fewer than previously forecast for 2009 but similar to […]

Did airport decision split the baby?

July 18, 2008

As expected, the airport authority has opted to put Weir Cooksâ?? name on a major street leading to the new
terminal as well as the terminal itself.

Would the airportâ??s brand equity have been eroded had the board renamed…

Cook name returns to airport street, terminal

July 18, 2008

The Indianapolis Airport Authority this morning stopped short of bringing the name of World War I flying ace Weir Cook back to Indianapolis International Airport, but compromised with supporters by tagging a major street and the new midfield terminal with the name. The road leading into the airport will be called Col. H. Weir Cook […]

HANCOCK COUNTY

July 21, 2008

HANCOCK COUNTY Fighter invading Mount Comfort No, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will not be headlining the Indianapolis Air Show next month. Though the fan favorite won’t be on hand for the event Aug. 22-24 at Mount Comfort Airport, organizers hope a demonstration of the still-rare F-22 Raptor will keep attendance above the usual 100,000 […]

Smaller jets take toll on Republic Airways: Half of fleet out of favor with big airline customers

July 21, 2008

It’s not just the beat-up airline industry that’s troubling locally based Republic Airways Holdings, it’s the aircraft itself. About half the regional jets flown by Republic for major airlines are of a type quickly falling into disfavor with the majors as they buckle under high fuel prices. About 118 of Republic’s 226 aircraft have fewer than 50 seats-too few passengers over which to spread the higher cost of jet fuel to make many of the routes they fly profitable. That’s…

Airport parking strategy might cut garage rates while still boosting revenue

July 28, 2008

Busy touting restaurants, artwork and other luxuries of the $1.1 billion midfield terminal, the Indianapolis Airport Authority
is still grappling with a few details arguably more important to passengers. Among them: How much will it cost to park? The
answer might be among the more surprising aspects of midfield. Officials are considering slashing rates
for the 5,900-space successor to Indianapolis International’s existing 1,776-space garage.

Government officials dangle incentives, attracting firms across county lines

July 28, 2008

Marion County economic development officials are proud of their latest headquarters attraction. Bowen Engineering Corp.
will inject 103 high-paying jobs into the Indianapolis economy immediately. And over time, the company expects
to add another 138. Their average salaries will top $70,000. The deal didn’t require Mayor Greg Ballard
to travel to Japan, or even to another state. Bowen Engineering is moving all of 8.4 miles, from its former
home in Fishers to the 8800 block of North Meridian Street.

Logistics firm to open warehouse, hire 30

August 1, 2008

Louisiana-based Cross Road Centers, a third-party logistics provider, plans to spend about $6.7 million to open a distribution center near Indianapolis International Airport and hire 30 workers by 2011. The 600,000-square-foot warehouse will be in an existing Duke Realty Corp. building in the AirWest Industrial Park. Cross Road Centers expects to open the facility by […]

Hat World shows sign of recovering from lackluster year

August 4, 2008

The locally based headwear retailer Hat World made a name for itself by snatching up competitors and opening hundreds of
stores around the country. However, after sluggish sales in the fiscal year that ended Feb. 2, the company–a
unit of Nashville, Tenn.-based Genesco Inc.–says it plans to open fewer stores than usual this year so
officials can put their focus back on existing operations.

Commentary: Let’s invest in criminal justice

August 11, 2008

Indianapolis has spent more than $2 billion on worthy civic projects such as the new airport terminal, Lucas Oil Stadium, and a new Central Library. The same sense of civic pride must be mobilized for funding improved criminal justice. Strong, coherent mayoral leadership is required to address the causes of increased criminal activity here, but a lasting solution requires a community-wide effort. Criminal activity is not simply the result of an individual’s motivation to offend. For crime to occur, the…

Cummins looked outside state for office project

August 14, 2008

The 500-employee office complex Cummins Inc. is building near its headquarters in downtown Columbus might have ended up in another state had the city not offered to pay for a new parking garage. The claim came Tuesday during Mayor Fred Armstrong’s mid-year State of the City report, according to The Republic of Columbus. Armstrong’s remarks […]

RETURN ON TECHNOLOGY: Can you still do business while unconnected? Amid the legions of the digital fanatics are the professionals who just say no to gizmos and gadgets

August 18, 2008

I’m not big on those classification schemes that put people into categories. You know what I mean, schemes such as, “There are two kinds of people in the world: those who classify others, and those who don’t.” I’m not sold on Myers-Briggs, for example. I consider it a parlor game with no significant predictive value. All classification schemes leak around the edges, so I avoid them for the most part. However, there is one categorization to which I now subscribe:…

Developer pegs Plainfield for spec office building: Local real estate brokers question potential demand

August 18, 2008

Now a developer is banking on a new roadway and airport terminal to attract office tenants, although some brokers familiar with the area aren’t sold on the idea. The local office of Chicago-based Verus Partners LLC finished purchasing 200 acres along the east side of the Reagan Parkway and plans to build a 60,000-square-foot, two-story speculative office building. Verus’ mixed-use office and industrial park is called GreenParke at Airwest and could be ready for occupancy by next summer. Infrastructure work…

Slump leaves empty feeling for subdivision residents: Developers struggling to finish what they started

August 18, 2008

The marketing material for the Sedona Woods community in Fishers boasts that once word gets out, home lots are sure to sell out quickly. In hindsight, the statement couldn’t have been further off the mark. Roughly four years later, the subdivision that ultimately was to contain hundreds of homes built by Davis Homes LLC remains unfinished. And now, after the local builder ceased operations in late July, completion could take even longer. Sedona Woods at Promise Road and 136th Street…

VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY: An open letter to the commercial lending community

August 18, 2008

Dear lenders: Perhaps you have seen the recent headlines that declared suburban Indianapolis among the best places in the country to live and raise a family. Perhaps you’ve also taken note that there are a lot of things happening in our communities. Big projects abound in the Indi anapolis area, including Lucas Oil Stadium and the Midfield Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport. People are so excited about the new stadium they lined up for hours trying to get a tour…

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Supreme Court decision unlikely to end voter-ID fight: More cases arise to challenge strict state statute

‘Move heaven and earth to serve your customers’: LESSONS LEARNED

Midfield, stadium projects boon to minorities: In most cases, participation goals were met, exceeded

Shapiro’s, Harry & Izzy’s confirmed for terminal

Empty seats plague in-state commuter flights

Airport forecasts fewer passengers

Did airport decision split the baby?

Cook name returns to airport street, terminal

HANCOCK COUNTY

Smaller jets take toll on Republic Airways: Half of fleet out of favor with big airline customers

Airport parking strategy might cut garage rates while still boosting revenue

Government officials dangle incentives, attracting firms across county lines

Logistics firm to open warehouse, hire 30

Hat World shows sign of recovering from lackluster year

Commentary: Let’s invest in criminal justice

Cummins looked outside state for office project

RETURN ON TECHNOLOGY: Can you still do business while unconnected? Amid the legions of the digital fanatics are the professionals who just say no to gizmos and gadgets

Developer pegs Plainfield for spec office building: Local real estate brokers question potential demand

Slump leaves empty feeling for subdivision residents: Developers struggling to finish what they started

VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY: An open letter to the commercial lending community