LOU’S VIEWS: Best of the Fest … and more
Baseball doc and drama from Finland among strongest offerings.
Baseball doc and drama from Finland among strongest offerings.
David Hartley pulled $85,000 from his savings six years ago to buy Home Health Depot Inc. Nearly six years later, Hartley
has reinvented the Indianapolis-based home medical equipment supplier, growing from a single office in Greenwood to 12 locations
in Indiana and Illinois—and increasing annual revenue from $300,000 to more than $6.7 million.
The Westfield planning commission has asked city employees to further review the 1,400-acre mixed-use project that could include
thousands of homes, shops, a YMCA and a baseball stadium.
Central Indiana might be in line to tap hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants and loan guarantees to energize
the rollout of plug-in electric cars and trucks. Both chambers of Congress are considering measures that would require the
Department of Energy to select up to 15 cities nationwide to participate in a national electric vehicle deployment program.
The company's total employment is 1,345, down 43 percent from 2007.
Steelmaker’s decision to forbid guns at work despite Indiana’s new statute will likely spark a lawsuit.
The agreement between NBA players and owners governing players' salaries expires one year from today. If a new deal doesn't
get done, any money the city pays to operate Conseco Fieldhouse could have a diminished return.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce president says several members have inquired about pursuing legal action, though nothing formal
is in the works
yet.
Americans spent a little more in May but not enough to speed along the economic recovery.
It's stylish these days to critcize Pacers player personnel boss Larry Bird. But those observing closely can see that
he's changing the culture within the Blue and Gold franchise. And his latest draft pick should accelerate the change.
New IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard needs to attract more fans as TV ratings slip and networks and sponsors get antsy. Izod,
in the first year of a six-year contract, hopes strategically deployed glitterati will help rev up interest.
Indianapolis officials are exploring turning the former Central State Hospital into a 150-acre sports complex that could include
facilities for everything from soccer and baseball to tennis and ice skating.
Estridge Cos.’ subcontractors have invested $10 million into the firm led by COO Matt Cohoat and CEO Paul Estridge Jr.—an
infusion that paves the way for them to proceed with
a massive development in Westfield.
June 25
Indianapolis Museum of Art
OK, I’ll say it. No Tim Burton film has been as wholly satisfying as “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure,” the
1985 comedy that launched his feature film career. It easily could have been just a cinematic cash-in on Paul Reubens’
then-popular (and, now, about to make a Broadway comeback) goofball character. Instead, Burton and company created a unique
world where a missing bicycle is an epic tragedy; “I know you are but what am I?” passes for philosophical discourse,
and dancing to “Tequila” will get one out of a bar fight. If you need a lift to the IMA this Friday night, maybe
Large Marge can give you a ride. Details here.
Beleaguered financier Tim Durham acknowledges owing millions to Fair Finance and is turning over artwork and selling assets
to reduce the loan, according
to an attorney overseeing the company’s bankruptcy.
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
-Choices Inc. renewed its lease for 22,593 square feet in Willowbrook IV, 4701 N. Keystone Ave. The tenant was represented by Taggart Birge of Cornerstone Companies Inc. The landlord, Visiting Nurse Services Inc., was represented by Bill Ehret and Katie Gray of Summit Realty Group.
-Buffalo Wild Wings leased 6,400 square feet at Green Street Square, 1551 N. Green St., Brownsburg. The tenant was represented by Steve Delaney of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The landlord, Cranfill Development, was reprhttps://admin.ibj.com/admin/article/workflow/claim?articleId=20571#esented by Michael Cranfill.
-Classic Fashions leased 4,200 square feet at Lafayette Place, 3651 Commercial Drive. The landlord, Sandor Development, was represented by Jamison Downs of Sandor. The tenant represented itself.
-Western Governors University leased 3,841 square feet of office space at Market Tower, 10 W. Market St. The tenant was represented by Darrin Boyd of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, MT Acquisitions LLC, was represented by David A. Moore and Andrew D. Martin of Cassidy Turley.
-Sweet & Savory Inc. leased 3,100 square feet at 4335 106th St., Suite 700, Carmel. The tenant was represented by Ronald H. Bell of Colliers International. The landlord, Lawndale Plaza LLC, was represented by Paul Rogozinski of Veritas Realty.
-Customized Energy Solutions leased 2,555 square feet at 912 Rangeline Road, Carmel. The tenant was represented by Matt Jackson and Joe Lonnemann of Halakar Real Estate. The landlord, B&D Carmel Properties LLC, was represented by Paul Dick of Colliers International.
-Bachia Electronics leased 2,000 square feet at Lafayette Place, 3651 Commercial Drive. The landlord, Sandor Development, was represented by Jamison Downs and John Holloway of Sandor. The tenant represented itself.
-China Garden leased 1,219 square feet at Southport Pavilion, 5325 E. Southport Road. The landlord, Southport Pavilion LLC, was represented by Donna Hovey and Shannon Hicks of CB Richard Ellis. The tenant represented itself.
-National Semiconductor Corp. leased 1,841 square feet at Three Meridian Plaza, 10333 N. Meridian St., Carmel. The tenant was represented by Stan Elser of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co. The landlord, ARI Commercial Properties, represented itself.
-NASCO Industries Inc. leased 1,500 square feet at Library Park, 1701 Library Blvd., Greenwood. The tenant was represented by Keith Turnbill of Re/Max Select. The landlord, Ennis Co., was represented by Cathy Richards of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co.
-Delta Environmental Consultants Inc. leased 1,495 square feet of office space at 6435 Castleway West Drive. The tenant was represented by Dustin McFarland of Mohr Partners. The landlord, BREOF Castleton Park REO, was represented by David A. Moore and Darrin L. Boyd of Cassidy Turley.
-Hull & Associates leased 1,982 square feet of office space at 6435 Castleway West Drive. The tenant was represented by Dustin McFarland of Mohr Partners. The landlord, BREOF Castleton Park REO, was represented by David A. Moore and Darrin L. Boyd of Cassidy Turley.
Koch, 48, led the amusement park for 20 years, during which time it added a water park and several world-class roller
coasters.