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SPORTS: In defense of the indefensible blue and gold

March 10, 2008

Yes, I’m writing about the Indiana Pacers. Their struggles-and, yes, the scrapes with the law and bad judgment exercised by a few-have exposed an ugly underbelly that says as much about us as it does about them. It’s a cautionary tale for those riding-high Indianapolis Colts because (1) Peyton Manning won’t play forever, (2) Tony Dungy won’t coach forever, (3) Bill Polian won’t be the decision-maker forever, and (4) the law of legal averages eventually will catch up to any…

Conseco retains manager appeal: Amid ongoing struggles, insurer landing top talent

March 3, 2008

Ten years ago, Dan Bardin was exactly where he wanted to be. He was running insurance operations for behemoth American International Group in Thailand, as Asian financial markets collapsed. “I was there right in the middle of the crisis. And that’s what I like,” Bardin said. Today, Bardin has found his way to another crisis of sorts. He’s the new president of the Conseco Insurance Group. During the year leading up to Bardin’s arrival in December, the subsidiary of Carmel-based…

Centaur tempted to buy Aztar casino

March 3, 2008

Indiana riverboat casinos don’t go up for sale every day. So when one becomes available, it’s bound to spark interest. Hence,
the dilemma facing Centaur Inc., the Indianapolis-based casino developer.

Poll: Obama, Daniels, Carson have big leads

February 26, 2008

With Indiana’s Democratic primary election looming May 6, Barack Obama leads rival Hillary Clinton by a margin of 40 percent to 25 percent, according to a poll released yesterday. Obama holds commanding leads over Clinton among men, women, African-Americans, whites and young people who were registered to vote, according to the poll, which was conducted […]

SURF THIS: Thicker than MySpace: Family networking on the Web

January 7, 2008

Ah, the holidays…a chance to spend a whole lot of time with people you don’t see that often. And, in some cases, it becomes painfully clear why not. Still, reminiscing with Aunt Helga about those long ago experiences when bread was a nickel and she walked to school through the snow, uphill (both ways) can still be rewarding, if done in moderation. Or on your own time, which is the point of this article. I almost hate to write it,…

Funeral family asks court to intervene in dispute

January 3, 2008

A family that once owned Forest Lawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home in Greenwood has asked
a Johnson County court to put the business into receivership amid questions about the status of trust funds set aside to pay
funeral expenses and maintenance.

‘Mystery man’ at helm of Premier Properties dreams big, but bills pile up

December 17, 2007

Christopher P. White is arguably the city’s most daring real estate developer. But an IBJ review of hundreds of pages of public
records shows White and his Premier Properties USA Inc. are facing major financial and legal challenges.

When work no longer satisfies, execs answer charity’s call

December 17, 2007

When Jim Cotterill became president of the newly formed Hoosier Christian Foundation in August, it capped off six years of
soul-searching for the Indianapolis entrepreneur. Cotterill represents growing numbers of local business professionals who
have diverted their time and talent to charity and service.

Clinton’s 401(k) proposal receiving mixed reviews: Experts disagree on whether plan can spur savings

October 29, 2007

Republican presidential candidate Herbert Hoover promised a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage, leading everyone to believe they would be prosperous under his administration. Fast-forward 80 years and a candidate from the other side of the aisle, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., is offering an incentive more fitting for the new millennium: a match on workers’ 401(k) contributions. Time will tell whether Clinton becomes president and ultimately fulfills the pledge, but what prompted it is Americans’ reluctance…

WellPoint adjusts to executive exodus

October 22, 2007

Fifteen senior executives have left WellPoint Inc. since November 2004, when the giant health insurer formed through Indianapolis-based
Anthem Inc.’s $16.5 billion acquisition of California-based WellPoint Health Networks Inc. The merger made many of them rich,
work at WellPoint was grueling, and personal commitments called. So they moved on.

NOTIONS: Learning while teaching the college freshmen

October 22, 2007

I spent two days last week in Bloomington, visiting my alma mater. I walked tree-lined paths I walked 30 years ago, spoke from the front of an auditorium where I once faded into the middle-row masses, grabbed pizza for dinner with some journalism students and their professor. In my lectures, I told the undergrads how I got from there to here. How, at their age, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. How a…

SPORTS: Offended by the Pacers? Watch their defense

October 8, 2007

On Media Day Oct. 1 in Conseco Fieldhouse, all was well in the Indiana Pacers’ world. New coaches. New hope. New optimism. New season. New attitude. Save poor Shawne Williams’alarm clock-and, just askin’, but when was the last time you overslept an appointment with a judge?-and the lingering legal issues still facing Jamal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels, the feeling of looking forward and a fresh start was palpable. For those of you who have not yet met, or heard speak,…

Big Ten battles for TV sports bonanza

August 27, 2007

The new Big Ten Network and some of the nation’s largest cable television systems are fighting over how consumers will be charged for the network’s programming. Hundreds of sporting events could be blacked out in local markets, including scores of Indiana and Purdue university football and basketball games, if the two sides don’t reach an agreement.

PROFILE: Hillenburg Building Group Inc.: All in the family Firm diversified business to build new client base

July 23, 2007

Hillenburg Building Group Inc. All in the family Firm diversified business to build new client base When Willard Hillenburg started his home-building company in 1950, he knew sons Gary, Jerry and Larry would have the chance to learn the business at his side. Five decades later, the business is still a family affair. Now named Hillenburg Building Group to reflect its expansion from residential building to commercial and home remodeling, the Martinsville company is owned by Larry and his wife,…

Commentary: Hedda gives a searing Civic review

July 2, 2007

I cede my column this week to Hedda Hopper, a Hollywood gossip columnist. Hopper died in 1966, but she agreed to come back again to review the Indianapolis Civic Theater benefit performance. HEDDA HOPPER’S HOLLYWOOD-Just detrained in Hoosierland to catch the Indianapolis Civic Theatre benefit. Charlie Morgan played Ed Sullivan in a sendup titled “A Really Big Shooow.” Sullivan, your career is safe. Morgan, general manager and vice president of Cumulus radio stations in Indy, was stiffer than Charlie McCarthy….

Local startup generates ripe software sales prospects: LeadJen quadruples revenue in less than two years

June 18, 2007

Salespeople dread dead-end leads. They’re eager to pitch to CEOs, so they’re livid when the prospecting process leads to meetings with janitors. “You can’t make a bad sales rep good just by giving him good leads,” said Bill Johnson, CEO of Indianapolis-based startup LeadJen. “But you can tell quickly if your message is [reaching] the people you want to hear it.” Johnson knows the dilemma well. He has two decades of experience selling software and is best known locally as…

Pacers put no limits on Morris

June 11, 2007

The fact that Pacers Sports and Entertainment has tapped Jim Morris as special adviser shows how daunting the franchise’s
challenges have become, marketing experts say. They say the team’s problems on and off the court have shrunk its fan base
and weakened support among business and government leaders.

Media trainer becomes driving force at Speedway: Firm teaches athletes how to behave on camera

May 28, 2007

While most eyes were on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2-1/2-mile oval this month, Kevin Long was more interested in what happened in the media room. Long is not a news reporter, but he’s been focused on every word spoken to the media this month by drivers, team managers and owners. It’s Long’s job to make sure those speaking into the mike maximize the benefit for themselves, their teams and sponsors. He owns and operates MVP Sports Media Training LLC, a…

Public-company CEOs lavished in perks, disclosures reveal

May 28, 2007

Seven Indiana public companies not only own corporate jets, but also let their executives use them for personal trips. Cummins
Inc., Hillenbrand Industries Inc., Zimmer Holdings Inc., Eli Lilly and Co., NiSource Inc., WellPoint Inc. and 1st Source Corp.
all allow some personal use of company jets.

IU alum selling rare Neiman collection

April 23, 2007

Indianapolis businessman Barton Kaufman is auctioning off 26 paintings by notable New York artist LeRoy Neiman. Kaufman plans
to donate the money to Indiana University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in 1962 and law degree in 1965.

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SPORTS: In defense of the indefensible blue and gold

Conseco retains manager appeal: Amid ongoing struggles, insurer landing top talent

Centaur tempted to buy Aztar casino

Poll: Obama, Daniels, Carson have big leads

SURF THIS: Thicker than MySpace: Family networking on the Web

Funeral family asks court to intervene in dispute

‘Mystery man’ at helm of Premier Properties dreams big, but bills pile up

When work no longer satisfies, execs answer charity’s call

Clinton’s 401(k) proposal receiving mixed reviews: Experts disagree on whether plan can spur savings

WellPoint adjusts to executive exodus

NOTIONS: Learning while teaching the college freshmen

SPORTS: Offended by the Pacers? Watch their defense

Big Ten battles for TV sports bonanza

PROFILE: Hillenburg Building Group Inc.: All in the family Firm diversified business to build new client base

Commentary: Hedda gives a searing Civic review

Local startup generates ripe software sales prospects: LeadJen quadruples revenue in less than two years

Pacers put no limits on Morris

Media trainer becomes driving force at Speedway: Firm teaches athletes how to behave on camera

Public-company CEOs lavished in perks, disclosures reveal

IU alum selling rare Neiman collection