A Washington, D.C.-based alternative-energy company claims it could create up to 20,000 jobs in Indiana by manufacturing its green-energy supply system somewhere in the state. Its goal, however, would far exceed anything accomplished in the wind-turbine production industry. The D’Arcinoff Group Inc. said it is exploring seven sites in Indiana, including one where it would […]
WellPoint Inc. has signed a deal with cross-town company Arcadia Resources Inc., promising to use Arcadia’s DailyMed service for the Medicaid patients that WellPoint handles in five states.The Indianapolis-based health insurer will launch the DailyMed program this month in Virginia, Indianapolis-based Arcadia said today in a press release.Programs in Kansas, New York, South Carolina and […]
The Formula One civil war has been averted. Late yesterday, F1 officials and teams came to an accord to keep everything together. Teams, upset over a proposed spending cap, had threatened to leave…
The largest outside investor in embattled developer Lauth Group Inc. is asking a federal judge to dismiss the company’s bankruptcy
cases.
NOTIONS Dear fellow citizen: What were you thinking? Last week, I posted a message on Twitter and Facebook. “It’s time to columnize,” I said. “What issue is ripe for enlightenment (or disparagement)?” My microcosm erupted. Tristan tweeted to suggest puppy-mill dogs. “More specifically, the view by their breeders that they’re simply goods to be sold.” […]
Last week, I posted a message on Twitter and Facebook. “It’s time to columnize,” I said. “What issue is ripe for enlightenment (or disparagement)?” My microcosm erupted. Tristan tweeted to suggest puppy-mill dogs. “More specifically, the view by their breeders that they’re simply goods to be sold.” Randy suggested a piece on “the insanity” of […]
Just Marketing International’s Zak Brown has found himself in the middle of the fight between Formula One teams and organizers. In London the past week and this weekend for the British Grand Prix…
You can bet the folks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are watching closely at the family fight taking place within Formula One.
They might even be wondering if F1 teams and officials recall what…
The total number of people on the unemployment insurance rolls dropped for the first time since early January, the government said today, while new claims for benefits rose slightly. The report shows that job losses are easing after companies made deep cuts earlier this year. But it’s not clear whether recipients of unemployment insurance are […]
Last week, in a contest to win a family four-pack of tickets to see “Walking with Dinosaurs-The Arena Spectacular,” coming to Conseco Fieldhouse July 8-12, I asked you to write in your favorite dinosaur or dinosaur moment. Among many a Dino and Tyrannosaurus Rex, here are some of your other favorite dinosaurs: “The one Fred […]
The number of homeless families in the state’s most-populous county grew by 78 percent this year, an official count shows, but the actual number is several times higher, an advocacy group said yesterday. Meanwhile, the total of homeless individuals has declined. The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention said a federally required homeless count on […]
Were Goodyear officials and Jeff Gordon just blowing smoke after the most recent tire test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
Some NASCAR followers think so. More than a few fendered car fans want to…
I was asked yesterday about the paving timeline at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway officials have graciously provided me with the correct timeline. And since the track’s condition is an important part of the Goodyear tire story at last year…
IBJ staff Indiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Atterholt will leave his post to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office announced yesterday. Atterholt, a former Republican state legislator from Indianapolis, will replace Greg Server, another former legislator, who resigned after serving a four-year term. Replacing Atterholt will be Carol Cutter, […]
Goodyear officials in town today for their final tire test before the July 26 Brickyard 400 think they have the problem solved that caused their tires to shred during last year’s race.
While NASCAR…
Even with the NBA draft approaching, Pacers coach Jim O’Brien makes time for his duties as a board member and on-the-ground
volunteer for the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention. A strong commitment to community service runs in
the coach’s family.
Jeremy Efroymson recently agreed to return to the financially flailing Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art as its executive
director and work for free. Efroymson, one of the museum’s early leaders, has a strategy for seeing IMOCA through a financial
rough spot, but what remains unclear is how the museum will wean itself off his support.
This week, balloons take visitors into Conner Prairie airspace, a wizard to and from Oz, and a grieving curmudgeon to animated
adventures.
In the midst of the U.S. government’s plan to fast-track Chrysler through bankruptcy, Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock waged
a lonely and unpopular battle.
Lawmakers mull ‘cash for clunkers’ rebate program Consumers could receive rebates of up to $4,500 for turning in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles under a U.S. House proposal. President Barack Obama has urged Congress to approve consumer incentives for new car purchases as part of the government’s efforts to reorganize General […]
