Rent-A-Center going private after $800 million acquisition
The chain, which leases household goods on a rent-to-own basis, has more than two dozen locations in the Indianapolis area.
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Local technology community tackles hunger during ‘civic hack’
The goal of the hack this year was to create a “food compass” app, that will give people in Indianapolis information about enrolling in benefits such as the SNAP or WIC.
Indiana to study the possibility of interstate tolling
The state is required to study interstate tolling options under the 2017 road-funding plan, which raised gas taxes.
Anderson, former mayor to pay $30K to settle ballot lawsuit
The suit was filed by former employee of the city of Anderson who alleges she was unlawfully arrested and imprisoned while trying to deliver her mother’s absentee ballot.
IBJ PODCAST: All you need to know about Indy’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2
With central Indiana on the short list for Amazon’s $5 billion secondary headquarters project, IBJ’s reporters for technology, real estate and economic development join forces to discuss what the internet giant wants and whether the Indy area measures up.
Pogue’s Run Grocer going out of business
The food cooperative's board said "sales have hit an all-time low" and that the grocery doesn't have enough money to pay employees. The final day will be Monday.
Possible trade war looms as Trump slaps tariffs on Chinese imports
In announcing the tariffs, President Donald Trump said he was fulfilling a campaign pledge to crack down on what he contends are China’s unfair trade practices and its efforts to undermine U.S. technology and intellectual property.
Investigators expand list of states potentially affected by melon recall
As it continues to investigate a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melons from an Indianapolis-based fruit distributor, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added 15 states to the list of potentially affected states.
Indiana unemployment rate holds steady at 3.2 percent
Private sector employment rose by 1,300 in May and is up more than 26,600 over the year, the state said.
Outgoing Indiana Senate president gets major law firm job
Senate President Pro Tem David Long of Fort Wayne joined the Indianapolis-based law firm’s public affairs practice as a partner on Friday.
Developer floats 84-unit duplex community for Westfield’s south side
Liberty Villas would be pitched toward active empty nesters. The area where the homes are proposed is exploding with residential development.
Local charter school loosens ‘no-excuses’ policies to reduce suspensions
After 14 years and some of the highest school suspension numbers in the state, an Indianapolis charter network that has seen high academic achievement is relaxing its controversial approach to discipline in the upcoming school year.
AT&T, Time Warner close $81B merger 2 days after judge’s OK
The merger could shape the way consumers stream TV and movies and how much they pay, and stands to usher in a new era of accelerating change and deal making in the media and telecom worlds.
Musk company picked to build Chicago-to-O’Hare express transport
The proposed transportation system would whisk people between downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport at speeds of up to 150 mph.
Indianapolis consulting firm acquired by Cincinnati company
Indianapolis-based Allegiant International has seen tremendous growth in recent years thanks to its supply-chain work with General Motors.
Trump approves plan to impose tough China tariffs
President Donald Trump met Thursday with several Cabinet members and trade advisers and was expected to impose tariffs on at least $35 billion to $40 billion of Chinese imports as early as Friday.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Borrowed time, money keep Social Security alive
Thank heavens Social Security has reserves. We have 16 years to fix the system, right? Think again: The reserves are part of the problem.
Roundup: Tech firm makes Fishers move; pizza pub to open in Carmel; diner set for Atlanta
Netfor Inc. anticipates adding dozens of employees in its new headquarters in the former Charles Schwab & Co. regional client center. Also: Pies & Pints will debut two new Indy-area locations, and the Choo Choo Cafe will roll into Atlanta.
Rolls-Royce preparing to cut 4,600 jobs across the world
About 3,000 of the cuts will affect United Kingdom employees. The company has about 4,000 employees in Indianapolis.
Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp plans $21.9M bank acquisition
The acquisition will add three banking offices to Merchants’ subsidiary, Joy State Bank.