Commercialization priority for Lugar energy center
IUPUI unit has ambitious plans even as namesake prepares to step down from long-held seat in Congress.
IUPUI unit has ambitious plans even as namesake prepares to step down from long-held seat in Congress.
Within moments of cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong’s announcement that he would no longer contest the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s relentless quest to strip him of his seven Tour de France titles, the social network Facebook came alive with “I told-you-he-was-a-cheater” diatribes. I responded thusly: I still believe—and believe in—Lance Armstrong. I may be hopelessly […]
Bill Simpson, famous for pioneering multiple advances in auto-racing safety, has turned his attention to a new sport. His new company, SGH Helmets, is making a football helmet that Simpson hopes will help prevent concussions.
Locally based EnerDel, maker of fuel-efficient lithium-ion batteries, is steering away from the disappointing electric-vehicle market. Its new strategy: batteries for utilities—especially in emerging markets where electric grids can be unreliable, which increases the need for backup power supplies.
Investors are looking for a CEO who can right the Indianapolis-based company’s financial performance and integrate WellPoint’s recent deals to buy Medicaid insurer Amerigroup Corp. and vision company 1-800-Contacts Inc.
Even though CEO Angela Braly was facing withering criticism, analysts thought WellPoint would be reluctant to change CEOs while its $4.9 billion acquisition of Amerigroup Corp. was pending.
What will be on the minds of A&E patrons and producers this season?
Pardon me for reminiscing on this 25th anniversary of the 1987 Pan American Games. Others have told how the Indianapolis “sports strategy” helped regenerate downtown, grow IUPUI, and establish Indianapolis as a major league city and a convention destination.
A highly selective, very subjective guide to the most promising arts and entertainment events on the way in the 2012-13 season.
Community Physician Network, an arm of Indianapolis-based hospital system Community Health Network, recently hired five physicians. Dr. Anna Edwards, a family practice physician, received her medical training at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Holt, an obstetrician/gynecologist, received her medical training at State University of New York’s Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. Dr. Michael Nader, a family medicine physician, received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Sara Pierce, an OB/GYN physician, received her medical degree from IU medical school. Dr. Derrick Walker, a family physician, completed his medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York.
Fairbanks, the Indianapolis-based hospital for drug and alcohol addicts, named hospital executive Mark Monson as CEO. He will replace the retiring Helene Cross on Aug. 31. Monson serves as chief operating officer of Beaver Dam Community Hospitals in Wisconsin. Before that, he served as vice president of clinical services operations for Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Calif. He began his career in 1980 as a substance abuse counselor. Monson earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master’s in addiction studies from the University of Arizona.
St. Vincent Medical Group named Dr. Bruce Bethancourt as chief medical officer for the multi-specialty physician group of primary care and specialty health providers. Bethancourt comes to St. Vincent from Arizona-based Banner Medical Group, where he served as chief medical officer of the 650-physician practice. Bethancourt received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Dr. Rodney Benner has joined the staff of The Shelbourne Knee Center. The center has two other orthopedic specialists, Dr. Donald Shelbourne and Dr. Scott Urch. Benner did his medical training at IU medical school.
General Growth Properties' largest shareholder said it won’t pursue a takeover of the company and has no interest in unloading its stake after investor Bill Ackman urged the mall owner to consider a sale.
One of General Growth Properties Inc.'s largest shareholders says Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group has discussed acquiring the Chicago-based shopping mall competitor.
Another plea for the ouster of WellPoint CEO Angela Braly is spurring discussions among investors and analysts about a replacement. Top suggestions include James G. Carlson, the chief of Amerigroup Corp., and David B. Snow Jr., the former chief of Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Mark Haagen had sought class-action status on behalf of certain shareholders, charging that the price offered in a proposed sale for each share in the company is too low. Haagen voluntarily dismissed the suit.
In a time when many local, regional and national ad firms have been forced to downsize, FatAtom Marketing has seen its revenue increase from $180,000 in 2008 to a projected $1.25 million this year, CEO Todd Muffley said.
UnitedHealth has been enjoying healthy profits, growing customer rolls and a rising stock price—things the Indianapolis insurer has been unable to match. That tough comparison lies behind some of the investor attacks on WellPoint CEO Angela Braly.
Right On Interactive next month plans to move its 30 employees from 5,000 square feet at 136 E. Market St. to about 7,000 square feet on the second floor of Allen Plaza, the luxury condo complex at 1 Virginia Ave.
Leaders of a church-affiliated Indianapolis arts organization are citing an unsustainable business model as the reason why doors will close at the end of the month. Earth House Collective will host its final events on Aug. 31
The two leading candidates for governor offered starkly different plans for improving the state's economy Thursday. Democrat John Gregg wants the state to increase exports by 50 percent. Mike Pence pushed for programs to help students graduate from college within four years.
Toyota Motor Corp. will test and refine electric-vehicle-charging technology in the Indianapolis area under a partnership with Duke Energy Corp. announced Wednesday morning.