There’s something in the Occupy Indianapolis protest for most of us to appreciate. Among these is the real and persistent influence from both corporations and unions that distorts our tax system. The reality is astonishing.
New Christian Theological Seminary President Matthew Myer Boulton wants to create a more vibrant atmosphere at CTS, by attracting younger students who can live on campus full time and by drawing the general public for lectures, concerts and religious events on a regular basis.
Indianapolis’ movement toward installing green roofs on commercial buildings has advanced slowly but steadily, in spite of a poor economy and the availability of cheaper (at least in the short run) alternatives.
Dr. Nicholas M. Barbaro has been named chairman of the department of neurological surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the first medical director of the new Indiana University Health Neurosciences Center of Excellence. Barbaro will join IU on Nov. 1 after departing the University of California-San Francisco medical school, where he oversees neurosurgery residents and is conducting a federally funded study of epilepsy. Barbaro will succeed Dr. Paul Nelson, who is retiring.
Tom Laux will step down in March as CEO of Indiana University Health Morgan Hospital in Martinsville. Laux has led the county-owned hospital since 1999 and engineered its merger with Indianapolis-based IU Health.
Dr. Bill VanNess will retire at the end of 2012 as CEO of Community Hospital Anderson. VanNess, an Anderson native and family physician, has led the hospital, which is affiliated with Indianapolis-based Community Health Network, since 1997.
Bryce Carmine, president of Eli Lilly and Co.’s bio-medicines division, and Frank Deane, president of Lilly’s global manufacturing operations, both will retire on Dec. 31. They have worked at the Indianapolis-based drugmaker for 36 and 33 years, respectively. Dave Ricks, president of Lilly’s U.S. subsidiary, will become chief of the bio-medicines unit. That division oversees sales in the United States, Europe and Japan of some of Lilly’s most lucrative drugs, including the antipsychotic Zyprexa, the antidepressant Cymbalta and the anti-impotence pill Cialis. Succeeding Deane will be Maria Crowe, now senior vice president for global drug product manufacturing. Lilly also announced that Alex Azar, its vice president of U.S. managed health care services, will replace Ricks as head of Lilly USA.
At least three lawsuits accuse Ener1, the parent of Indianapolis-based advanced-battery maker EnerDel, of misleading investors about its financial condition.
SFJazz Collective celebrates the music of Stevie Wonder in a Palladium concert Oct. 20. Details here.
On Oct. 21, Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn performs a program of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms at the Palladium. Details here.
Ben Folds joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for a long-ago sold-out concert Oct. 26 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.
Huey Lewis and the News headlines at Clowes Hall Oct. 22. Details here.
Soprano Marina Shaguch joins guest conductor Christoph Konig and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for a concert that includes music by Humperdinck and Brahms. Details here.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers Friendly Feast with the Witches, offering a buffet, Halloween entertainment, and a ticket to the Vampire Vacation haunted house. Details here.
“Let Freedom Ring: From Justice to Jazz,” Oct. 21 at the Indiana Landmarks Center, is a free concert (donation suggested) celebrating Juneteenth, freedom and jazz legends of Indiana. Details here.
There is no better example of courageous leadership in the past four years than Ballard’s handling of the financial crisis facing the Capital Improvement Board.
There is a brand of Republican Party philosophy that fits quite nicely with the demands of a big city.
I find myself (supporter of the two-party system that I am) a bit encouraged by the take-to-the streets mentality of these movements.
“Have a blessed day” suggests that the caller had it within his power to cause a blessing to be bestowed upon himself.
CBRE Inc. accuses the local hospital system of cheating it out of consulting fees that could top seven figures related to several building projects.
Designation to east-side project would go beyond building certification.
Owner Chris Wirthwein insists the Carmel firm with growing billings serves Indiana companies within a two-hour drive.
Many Illinois firms are serious about moving or expanding out of state—and Indiana economic development officials are racing to capitalize.
In the wake of Dan Wheldon’s tragic passing, it seems we all have our Dan Wheldon stories to tell
While Wall Street bankers are the chosen target of the protesters in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, the breadth of the movement clearly is a sign of citizens’ frustration with the economic and political landscape.
You can’t create bike lanes, improve schools, hire police or pick up garbage without money.
Mass transit is also a vital priority for rebuilding urban neighborhoods, giving residents the mobility to connect with jobs and their other daily needs.
The principal developer of Carmel’s City Center, Pedcor Cos., is working with city officials on plans for a four-star boutique hotel that likely would cost at least $32 million to build and may require an additional city subsidy.
