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Another economic development official has left the administration of Gov. Mitch Daniels as the Republican prepares to start his second term. Bruce Kidd, director of small business and entrepreneurship at the Indiana Economic Development Corp., said yesterday that he has taken a post as senior vice president at Walker Information, the Indianapolis company that helps […]
Have I ever asked anything of you, loyal readers?
Well, now I am. And it’s pretty simple.
Resolve right now to attend at least one more arts event in 2009 than you did in 2008. Resolve to do more if you feel…
There’s a simple reason why Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is spilling his guts to Sports Illustrated and ESPN this week about his knee injury and rehabilitation process earlier this year, and not…
The Penrod Society is reeling from news that one of its top volunteers allegedly absconded with $380,000 – every penny the organization earned from its annual art fair, plus reserves. “It’s devastating news for us. It’s devastating news for the arts community,” said President Jimmy Art. The 42-year-old society stages the Penrod Arts Fair, held […]
One of the most curious developments underway in state government is the moves by the Department of Environmental
Management to back peddle on its mandate to keep an eye on polluters.
Environmental groups are aghast at IDEMâ??s plan to slap penalties…
Indianapolis appears to be in the running to host the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl. Today, league officials confirmed they are moving the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami, the Super Bowl host city that…
Looks like the Taste of Tango will get off the ground after all. Workers yesterday installed a black awning on the building’s brown facade (fashion…
Two of Japan’s largest automakers are considering building parts inventories to prevent suppliers from sliding into bankruptcy, according to Bloomberg News. Toyota Motor Corp., which has operated under the lean, just-in-time system since 1938, as well as Honda Motor Co. fear that the struggles of Detroit automakers could result in many parts makers going out […]
A four-story building at Washington and Delaware streets downtown is getting a full makeover. The 11,000-square-foot property is being marketed to retail users for the first floor and office for the other three. No tenants have committed yet, said Harvey…
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Nate Feltman is joining Baker & Daniels after he leaves his state post at the end of the year. The law firm yesterday announced that Feltman will become a partner Jan. 12 in the firm’s business and corporate finance practice. Feltman, 38, will help lead Baker & Daniels’ economic development, government […]
Daniel Craig and Liev Schriber star in the upcoming film WW II film “Defiance,” in which three brothers escape Nazi-occupied Poland and join with Russian resistance fighters. Edward Zwick (“Blood Diamond,” “Glory”) directs. More info on the film here.
Want…
Car buffs aren’t letting negative news about the economy keep them away from the 2009 Indianapolis Auto Show. Attendance is running about even with last year’s show, said Marty Murphy, executive vice president of the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association, the dealer group that sponsors the show. Last year, the seven-day event attracted 230,000. This year’s […]
Gov. Mitch Daniels has ordered a string of budget cuts as the recession hammers tax revenue, and the upcoming
General Assembly promises to generate squabbles over what little money is left to spend.
If you were governor, what would…
