Stock markets weather historic plunge
Unless markets surge in the final days of the year, 2008 will go down as the worst year for stocks since the Great Depression.
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Indiana banks accepting TARP funding
Many of Indiana’s banks jumped at the chance to apply for a share of the federal government’s capital-infusion program, and
ones that win approval likely will accept the funds designed to shore up still-healthy financial institutions.
Year in review: 10 reasons I loved my job in ’08
Traditionally, as the year winds down, critics’ thoughts tend toward "best of the year" lists. But I’m feeling the need for
a more accurate label.
Tougher standards give Appel Heating and Air Conditioning a boost
Business at Carmel-based Appel Heating and Air Conditioning isn’t cooling off, despite the nation’s economic woes. Revenue
continues to increase as the industry becomes more environmentally friendly.
WellPoint shares suffer
It was a bad year to be a shareholder of most companies. But the value of the Indianapolis-based health insurer’s stock lost
more than 55 percent of its value during the year.
Davis Homes folds, other builders struggle
Davis Homes, one of the state’s largest home builders, fell victim to the tough housing market, ceasing operations July 23.
Mergers transform Indianapolis legal landscape
Indianapolis law firms finally jumped in a big way into the merger mania that’s sweeping the legal profession.
Angie’s List chief builds company, rebuilds Holy Cross
For several years, Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle also has been quietly attempting to revitalize the near-east side.
Activist shakes up Steak n Shake after taking control
After months of agitating for changes at The Steak n Shake Co., investor Sardar Biglari finally got a shot at putting his
theories into action.
Taking a sightseeing vacation … right here in Indy
For eight years, we’d gone out of town for the holidays. But in this particular year not too long ago it looked like we had
no choice but to stay put. So we decided to do the same thing here that we would have done in Utah—sightsee.
Skyline Corp.
Skyline Corp. Skyline Corp., 2520 By-Pass Road, Elkhart, 46515 (www.skylinecorp.com), and its subsidiaries design, produce and distribute mobile homes, multi-sectional homes, travel trailers and truck campers. For the quarter ended Aug. 31, the company recorded a net loss of $4.2 million, or 49 cents per share, on revenue of $62.6 million. Those totals compare with […]
MISSION
MISSION Be “Indiana’s Storyteller.” Connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and disseminating the state’s history.
Time to close book on ’08, and not a moment too soon
For investors across the globe, most
would agree that 2008 was an annus horribilis. Anyone with a vague recall of Latin will arrive at the translation of "horrible year."
Lots of downs … … a few ups
Lots of downs … … a few ups It was the bleakest year for business in a generation. Troubles that began in the subprime mortgage market spread in 2008 throughout the Indiana and national economies-wreaking havoc in industries ranging from automaking and banking to home building and retailing. Meanwhile, rattled investors fled the stock market, […]
The bright spot on dark days needs to be you
Today, your team members are drowning in negativity and they need someone to inspire some hope into their day.
Tax caps thrill homeowners, assessments chill businesses
Soaring property taxes were arguably Indiana’s biggest problem in 2007. In 2008, the Legislature approved property tax caps
as a solution. But because the caps haven’t been implemented, debate is still raging over the consequences the caps will have
for local governments and whether they should be made permanent.
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS Collections stewardship: The society maintains a vast archive and library with more than 1.6 million photographs and 50,000 collections of personal and family papers, business records, newspapers, maps and more. Statewide education: Creates classroom materials and trains teachers in Indiana history; involves students in National History Day and junior historian program; provides field service […]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael A. Blickman, chairman Thomas G. Hoback, first vice chairman Sarah Evans Barker, second vice chairman James C. Shook Jr., treasurer Patricia D. Curran, secretary William E. Bartelt Frank Basile Mary Ann Bradley Joseph E. Costanza Edgar Glenn Davis William Brent Eckhart Daniel M. Ent Richard D. Feldman Richard E. Ford Wanda […]
Relive the election with this puzzle Commentary
Relive the election with this puzzle Commentary As is the custom of the last few holiday seasons, I am pleased to present a puzzle. This year’s challenge, “Scrabble-Cross,” is election-themed and is similar in format to one I constructed four years ago. It requires you to fit the 12 words in the grid as you […]
Mass Ave shops thrive ‘in the city’
Talk to anyone about Kristin Kohn and her "In the City" ventures and you hear the same thing, over and over: Smart. Enthusiastic.
Fun. Entrepreneurial. And hardworking, especially when it comes to Massachusetts Avenue.