Country clubs rewrite playbook to attract millennial generation
Clubs today offer a broad range of programs, such as fitness classes, college nights with pool-side beer pong, and day camps and other activities for children.
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Irvington organic grocer Tyner Pond Market closing
The store sells a wide assortment of natural and organic foods, but sales have been stagnant, said owner Chris Baggott, who owns several other businesses in the area and co-founded ExactTarget Inc.
Candidates visit common themes at Urban League event in Indianapolis
Four more Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the National Urban League conference Friday morning at the Indiana Convention Center, addressing similar topics to the five candidates who spoke at the event the previous day.
U.S. regulators approve T-Mobile’s $26.5B Sprint deal
U.S. regulators are approving T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, despite fears of higher prices and job cuts. Friday’s approval by the Justice Department and five state attorneys general comes after Sprint and T-Mobile agreed to conditions that would set up satellite-TV provider Dish as a fourth wireless company, so the number of major […]
Phoenix Theatre calls off Brew Ha-Ha fest after slow ticket sales
The downtown event, which is billed as “Indy’s original craft beer festival,” had been scheduled to take place for the 24th year on Aug. 3.
U.S. economy slows, but exceeds expectations as consumer spending rises
The mixed report highlights how President Donald Trump—who’s repeatedly called for lower interest rates—is enjoying signs of a solid economy while his trade war with China weighs on the expansion and fuels uncertainty for global businesses.
New product, partnership set ClearObject on path to growth
ClearObject, a Fishers-based tech firm, this week rolled out its latest product and announced a new partnership with computing giant IBM that company officials said will help significantly grow their business.
Drug cost bill advances but GOP resistance could spell trouble
A prescription drug compromise that would lower costs for Medicare recipients and save billions for Medicare and Medicaid cleared a key hurdle in the Senate on Thursday.
Fees from scooters to pay for city bicycle infrastructure improvements
Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Department of Public Works on Thursday announced a plan to spend about $450,000 that has been collected by scooter companies since last year on so-called “neighborways” in Indianapolis.
Amazon’s big spending on one-day delivery dents profit, forecast
Moving millions of products closer to customers to enable one-day delivery proved more costly and complicated than expected, driving up expenses and reducing efficiency in the second quarter.
Sale of Carmel senior community a big win for residents owed millions
The Barrington, which began hemorrhaging money soon after opening in 2013, is being acquired by Indianapolis-based Prairie Landing Community Inc. for $61 million.
Presidential candidates use Indy convention to talk about racial inequality
Five Democratic presidential candidates shared their vision for creating more equality on issues like jobs, wages, health care and voting rights Thursday morning at the annual National Urban League conference at the Indiana Convention Center.
Greenwood apartment complex sold to out-of-state investors for $40M
Copper Chase, one of the largest apartment complexes in Greenwood, received nearly 20 offers, including several from companies looking to make their first foray into the Indianapolis multifamily housing market.
Jet-setter: Buttigieg leads 2020 Dems in private flights
The expenditures have enabled the South Bend mayor to keep up an aggressive schedule. But his reliance on charter flights contrasts sharply with his image as a Rust Belt mayor who embodies frugality and Midwestern modesty.
IPL seeks to raise rates over next seven years to cover $1.2B in new equipment
The monthly rate increases, if granted by state regulators, would likely be about $1.50 for the typical household customer in the first year. That monthly amount would increase by an additional $1.50 each year, or by about $10.50 over the seven years.
West Elm hotel no longer part of Bottleworks development
Plans to open a West Elm hotel in the Bottleworks District have been scrapped, but the developer says it still intends to include a hotel in the massive redevelopment project on Mass Ave.
City to tie incentives to $18-an-hour pay
Starting Jan. 1, Develop Indy will change the way it awards millions of dollars in tax abatements and training grants annually. Only businesses that pay workers at least $18 an hour, give them access to health care benefits and support other community programs will be eligible.
Democrats fail to gain Mueller jump-start for Trump probes
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited appearance Wednesday for more than five hours before two House committees fell short of Democrats’ predictions that he’d invigorate their stalled investigations into President Trump and perhaps even propel a move to impeach him.
Trump meets with drug industry lobby as pricing bill advances
The meeting occurred as a bipartisan effort is underway in the Senate that two of its sponsors say would lead to $100 billion in savings on prescription-drug spending over a decade.
Long-popular Fishers holiday light display moving to Conner Prairie
Reynolds Farm Equipment’s popular and massive holiday light display that’s long been a fixture outside its store at State Road 37 and 126th Street in Fishers is moving to Conner Prairie for the museum’s new Merry Prairie Holiday Festival.