Communities like Indianapolis cannot afford to watch idly as more of their human capital drifts further into isolation from the job market and productive economy.
Republican State Sen. Mike Delph, in office since 2005, is facing his first-ever primary challenger—former Carmel Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Corrie Meyer.
The collapse of Toys “R” Us Inc. is yet another blow for landlords—including Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group—who now will have gaping holes of suburban retail space up for grabs. And few tenants would want them.
The Hogsett administration and City-County Council are weighing whether to kill a little-known organization that has quietly worked for two decades on the key downtown redevelopments.
Indianapolis Public Schools is backing off on its plan to ask voters in May to support a major tax hike to pay for the city’s schools, instead deciding to work with the Indy Chamber to revise its proposal and delay the referendums until November.
City officials say they hope to act quickly with Simon Property Group Inc. to determine the highest and best use for the Carson’s space at Circle Centre after the department store closes this spring.
On Feb. 21, Anthem will break ground in Atlanta for a 21-story office tower called the Anthem Technology Center. When completed in two years, it will house about 3,000 Anthem workers.
Economic development requires strategic investments in people, networks and non-traditional collaborations to bring about great innovation, entrepreneurship and sustained, competitive growth.
Across the nation, a new age of “winner-take-all” urbanism has emerged; a small group of elite cities reap the spoils of migrating talent. Cities become increasingly divided into pockets of prosperity and poverty.
Called 1 Million Cups, the weekly program has a format designed to be more collaborative and educational than more typical pitch events. It’s already in more than 100 other communities.
As one of the key connectors in the city, Mark Fisher is an instrumental player in bringing together businesses and other organizations to impact quality of life in Indianapolis.
The 39th annual event, which recognizes excellence in architecture, engineering, neighborhood revitalization and construction, took place Thursday at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Members of the Republican-led Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy on Wednesday didn’t provide details on how broad they think the expansion should be.
Maureen Donohue Krauss, who has held a similar position at the Detroit Regional Chamber, will help implement the Accelerate Indy plan focusing on trade, talent and transit in central Indiana.
The biggest business deals often come together over a great dinner. But with all the amazing options—new and old—in Indianapolis, choosing just the right spot might seem daunting. Do you go for the best food? For the trendy new place? Or how about simply a spot where you can hear a conversation?
In the immediate wake of news Wednesday that Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. had agreed to be acquired for $1.4 billion, Indianapolis tech leaders bubbled with praise for CEO Don Brown and with enthusiasm for the possible impact on the city.
I’m under no illusion that Indy’s transit plan is sustainable without public subsidy. However, I believe a good transit system is worth the investment and I’m willing to put my tax money where my mouth is.
How would a train-like bus benefit more than a very small portion of the community? Is it equitable to charge someone for a service they likely never will use or for that matter even see? I just do not get it.
