Town saw promise in virtual charter schools, but then things unraveled
The downfall of Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy placed Daleville Community Schools under a microscope.
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Indiana utility paying $1 million fine over hiring complaint
A major Indiana utility company has agreed to pay a $1 million fine in settling a federal complaint that it discriminated against some 1,500 female or black job applicants.
Medical device tax is history, ending years of frustration for Indiana companies
The repeal ends a 2.3% tax on thousands of medical devices, from stents and catheters to pacemakers and MRI machines. Indiana is home to 155 device-makers, ranging from small metal shops to multibillion-dollar manufacturers.
Three new Carmel-area restaurants bringing eclectic mix to market
A trio of new restaurants are in the works for Carmel, including a replacement for Bub’s Cafe and eateries featuring South American and Asian cuisine.
City promotes chief information officer to controller
Ken Clark, who joined the city’s Information Services Agency in 2013, will replace controller Fady Qaddoura, who is stepping down from the position at the end of the year.
Slump in aircraft production brings down orders for durable goods
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell by the largest amount in six months in November, led by a large decrease in orders for defense aircraft and parts. But a closely watched category that tracks business investment ticked up 0.1%.
Boeing CEO to step down amid ongoing Max 737 troubles
The Boeing board said a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the company as it works to repair relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
China announces tariff cuts, more competition in markets
The latest step is intended to “promote the coordinated development of trade and environment,” the official Xinhua News Agency in China said.
IBJ Podcast: Rick Eichholtz talks about the closing of Ike & Jonesy’s
Rick tells podcast host Mason King about how he became a bar owner, what his dad thought about the idea, and how he feels about Ike & Jonesy’s closing after more than three decades.
Mudbugs Cajun Cafe closing in Carmel after nearly 13 years
The founders and owners said the restaurant in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will be replaced by a family-owned restaurant that will serve Mediterranean cuisine.
Catalog retailers see reason for optimism after declines
A catalog-industry rebound appears in the works, fueled in part by what might seem an unlikely group: younger shoppers who find it’s sometimes easier, more satisfying and even nostalgic, flipping pages rather than clicking links.
Indiana AG faces spending scrutiny as groping case nears end
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who awaits the outcome of a professional misconduct complaint involving his alleged drunken groping of four women, is facing scrutiny over a string of financial decisions he’s made since taking office.
Buttigieg shifts to the center, embodying the Democratic primary’s rightward drift
The evolution is arguably working for Buttigieg, who now regularly polls in the top tier of the Democratic candidates. But it’s also given rise to complaints that the mayor of South Bend is carefully calculating his positions rather than passionately expressing his principles.
30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction
The strips span from the launch of “Garfield” in 1978 to 2011, when Indiana-based cartoonist Jim Davis began drawing the strip digitally.
Incoming zoo CEO seeks to continue momentum
Rob Shumaker, now president of the zoo, will take over as CEO for the retiring Michael Crowther in early January.
To raise cash, Lilly Endowment unloads more Eli Lilly stock
For the Lilly Endowment, a good year means it’s time to cash in.
Fiber network firm looks beyond Indiana for growth
Intelligent Fiber Network has spent the last 18 months rebranding—including a name change that telegraphs its growth plans—and ramping up its marketing.
Holcomb opts in to accepting refugees
Gov. Eric Holcomb is giving the green light for federal officials to continue placing refugees in Indiana, following in the footsteps of a growing group of governors.
State expecting to bring in more revenue than previously estimated
The state is expecting an additional $531 million in revenue over the next biennium, according to a forecast released Friday. The additional dollars would bring reserves up to $2.4 billion in 2020 and $2.6 billion in 2021.
East Coast firm looks to build apartment complex for ‘active’ seniors in Noblesville
Washington, D.C.-based Capitol Seniors Housing plans to make its Indiana debut by building 172-unit apartment complex next to Hamilton Town Center.