Amazon’s belt-tightening affects towns across United States
For years, Amazon has been in super growth mode. But now, some projects are facing delays, and some communities worry the projects might never materialize.
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Indianapolis-based Sanctuary Wealth ousts CEO, but won’t say why
Ousted CEO Jim Dickson founded Sanctuary in 2018 after the firm acquired Indianapolis-based David A. Noyes & Co., which in 2020 changed its name to Sanctuary Securities Inc.
Housing not-for-profits relocating to downtown Indy office building
The building was purchased from former occupant Girls Inc. by an affiliate of Merchants Bank for $3.1 million in May.
Indiana House proposed budget alters salary calculations, public health allocations
The proposed changes could have big impacts for lawmakers, as the bill’s language would change the formula used to calculate pay raises for many–from the governor down to each legislator.
City-County Council passes measure to restrict retail pet sales
The proposal would prohibit most retail sales of cats, dogs and rabbits in the city, but could be blocked by possible statewide legislation that is under consideration at the Indiana Statehouse.
Downtown percussion museum to relocate following water damage
The 15,000-square-foot Rhythm! Discovery Center, which opened in November 2009 in the lower level of the Claypool Court building, will remain closed and keep its extensive collection in storage until a new space is found.
In ninth try, Eli Lilly asks shareholders to end staggered terms for board members
The Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, a leading voice for responsible corporate leadership, has generally supported the elimination of staggered terms, saying they can lead to entrenched boards and management that fails to perform.
NFL combine a TV spectacle and moneymaker, but value under scrutiny
The annual event is a moneymaking machine for the league, another interview/audition for players and a job fair for unemployed coaches. But opinions vary on how necessary it is today.
IBJ Podcast: At Legislature’s midpoint, which bills survived and which bills are toast?
IBJ’s Peter Blanchard and Casey Smith, a reporter for Indiana Capital Chronicle, talk about the state budget, education and social issues that lawmakers have focused on so far this year.
Transgender disputes, tax reform dominate first half of General Assembly
While hundreds of bills made it to the halfway point, two major themes have risen to the forefront at the Indiana Statehouse this legislative session.
John Mellencamp donates archives and memorabilia to Indiana University
IU also unveiled plans for a sculpture honoring the Hoosier rock star.
Republic sues flight school students over deal for reduced tuition
The Indianapolis-based airline and its flight school have sued a dozen former students the airline says failed to honor their commitment to fly for Republic after graduation.
Investors wary as Elanco pins hopes on new products
Shares in the animal health care company have lost more than two-thirds of their value in the past 18 months, but Elanco says a bevy of new products in its pipeline will prove an era of strong growth is yet to come.
81355 readies new songs for Indianapolis show and SXSW festival
Hip-hop group will play hometown show at Deluxe in Old National Centre before traveling to Texas for South By Southwest.
Iconic blues bar Slippery Noodle Inn sold after 60 years in Yeagy family
The new owners of the downtown Indianapolis institution aren’t planning radical changes, but it might sound a bit different on certain nights.
Leo’s Market, combining fuel and fresh food, to open fourth Indy-area store
Siblings Stephanie White-Longworth and Keith White opened the first Leo’s Market and Eatery in 2019 at 2212 W. Main St. in Greenfield using proceeds from an earlier venture.
Under growing pressure, Lilly to cut price of popular insulins by 70%
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker also said it will expand a program that caps patient out-of-pocket costs at $35 or less a month.
IndyCar showcasing veterans, fresh faces in new season’s crowded field
IndyCar finally has its own television program, a refocused marketing plan, aggressive sustainability efforts and a whopping 27 full-time entrants as the season begins this weekend in Florida.
T-shirt maker United State of Indiana to open north-side store
United State of Indiana owners Graham Brown and Grant Gilman will set up shop in Monon Station retail center and plan to sell a variety of goods celebrating the state.
Neighboring office buildings on Mile Square’s south side sold to investor
The purchase of the Morrison Opera Place building puts an end to plans previous owner Bruce Bodner had to convert part of the property to apartments. An earlier plan for an 18-story addition was dashed due to the pandemic.