It’s the best of times and the worst of times for Indianapolis recycling firms. On the one hand, public interest and participation in recycling programs have never been stronger. On the other, the industry’s capacity to turn all that trash into treasure rarely has been weaker. Blame the recession, which caused prices for products such […]
A Carmel startup that hopes to research drug components here and make them in China has just raised $12 million in venture capital-despite the recession and a deep freeze in financial markets. The founder of 2-year-old Waterstone Pharmaceuticals Inc. is Chinese native Faming Zhang, 44, a former Eli Lilly and Co. executive and Indiana University […]
Gov. Mitch Daniels cautioned lawmakers about Indiana’s fiscal challenges during his State of the State speech last night, saying that drafting a new two-year budget this session will be full of hard decisions. But Daniels, sworn in to a second term on Monday, said spending restraints and other actions taken during his first term have […]
Gov. Mitch Daniels cautioned lawmakers about Indiana’s fiscal challenges during his State of the State speech last night, saying that drafting a new two-year budget this session will be full of hard decisions. But Daniels, sworn in to a second term on Monday, said spending restraints and other actions taken during his first term have […]
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co will fund a two-year initiative to pump $2.1 million into local K-12 educational programs. In conjunction with the United Way of Central Indiana, Kroger has pledged to provide more than $820,000 in grants to at least 10 Indianapolis-area educational programs, plus $1.3 million to local schools through the Kroger Cares program.Local Kroger […]
Fishers chiropractor Steven Roberts had been teaching fitness classes using inflatable exercise balls for about seven years when he had a brainstorm—his adult clients might get even more out of them if the balls had handles.
Students, commerce and emerging media have moved to the forefront of Ball State’s mission under President Jo Ann Gora, attracting corporate dollars to the university.
Here are six recommendations to help Mayor Greg Ballard clarify his vision for Indianapolis as the city begins its second
year under his leadership.
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie ordered the school’s vice presidents, chancellors and deans to find $4.9 million in budget cuts immediately, in response to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ decision to trim IU’s state operating funds by that amount for the current fiscal year. The cut represents 0.2 percent of IU’s $2.6 billion annual budget. State […]
Gov. Mitch Daniels said yesterday he wants to spare schools and public safety from the scalpel as he looks
to prepare an honestly balanced budget during a time of declining tax revenue.
But Democrats accuse the Republican of crimping…
As expected, Gov. Mitch Daniels today proposed balancing the state’s next two-year budget by maintaining current spending levels on several programs while delaying funding for others. Public safety and public schools are among those that would not receive funding increases. Even so, $180 million in new money would need to be included in the budget […]
Writers’ Center of Indiana is suspending its operations after learning that it won’t get a grant it needs to meet 2009 expenses.Program Director Barbara Shoup notified writing instructors by e-mail Jan. 3 that winter and spring classes are canceled.“As you probably already know, most charitable giving organizations in the city are diverting the majority of […]
Indianapolis battery developer EnerDel Inc. has applied for $480 million in low-interest federal loans through a new program intended to help U.S. automakers and their suppliers build more fuel-efficient cars. EnerDel would use the money to double the manufacturing capacity at its plants in Indianapolis and Noblesville, lifting production of lithium-ion battery packs for hybrid […]
Don’t be surprised if a two-year state budget Gov. Mitch Daniels plans to propose tomorrow includes no overall spending increase for public schools. “Protecting education at today’s levels would be a huge achievement when revenues are plummeting or are down significantly,” Daniels said last week. “In many states right now, education is being cut, and […]
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 […]
Fitness-minded partners collaborate to open a Broad Ripple nutritional supplement store.
Beth Metzger has talked about opening a salon and day spa with her daughter, Jill Dennis, for years.
Here are some other top stories from 2008 Battered Emmis cuts costs In 2008, locally based Emmis Communications Corp. weathered what may have been the most challenging times in the history of radio. Even as the company’s stock slipped below 40 cents per share, Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan remained undaunted. Company officials feverishly slashed costs […]
The Arts Council of Indianapolis is leading talks with city councilors, Deputy Mayor Nick Weber and the chiefs of top cultural
organizations about how to create a bigger pot of revenue for the arts.
Several major issues with business implications are expected to receive ample attention when legislators convene next month,
particularly the continuing saga of property-tax relief and the state’s ability to pay jobless benefits.
