VetCheck looks to franchise 250 urgent care clinics nationwide
Company leaders hope to eventually have one VetCheck center for every 30 traditional veterinary offices in any given area.
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Three new art installations planned for 100 Acres park at Newfields
A $3 million gift from life science entrepreneur Kent Hawryluk is spurring the addition of the sculptures at the park known as 100 Acres.
IBJ Podcast: Digging into Salesforce’s ‘restructuring’ and what it could mean for Indianapolis
The global tech giant revealed Wednesday that planned to lay off about 10% of its employees companywide and shrink its real estate footprint. But execs are mum on the possible ramifications for downtown’s Salesforce Tower.
Podcasting is only the beginning for ‘Crime Junkie’ host Ashley Flowers
Flowers is eager to focus on new podcasting, publishing, and television and film opportunities . With four projects in the works for streaming platforms, the company plans to expand into filmed entertainment this year.
SPACs lose their spark with deals hard to find
Around Indiana and the nation in recent weeks, special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are shutting down and returning money to investors. In other cases, investors are taking a bath.
Salesforce mum on how companywide cuts will affect Indy operations
The global cloud-computing giant revealed on Wednesday a major restructuring plan that will lay off about 10% of its employees and shrink its real estate footprint.
21st Amendment selling all 20 liquor stores to Indianapolis company
Late entrepreneur Jim James opened his first 21st Amendment liquor store on Michigan Road in the early 1970s.
Ice cream shop models how to employ people with disabilities
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream’s goal is to provide more jobs to people with an intellectual or developmental disability. But it also wants to help other employers see people with disabilities as a dependable workforce.
Should the state ax its individual income tax?
A powerful Senate Republican plans to introduce legislation next year to create a commission to consider changes to Indiana’s tax structure, including phasing out the state income tax.
Curbside recycling could bring jobs, business
Moves to finally rid Indianapolis of its distinction as the nation’s largest city without universal curbside recycling will benefit current recycling-focused businesses and could spur economic development.
WIBC news director exiting for TV role in Mississippi
Chris Davis’ exit ends a six-year stint in which the radio station won two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Bill Oesterle awarded $7.2M in lawsuit against Iowa car repair shop
Angie’s List co-founder Oesterle had filed suit against a classic-car restoration shop alleging that the company had, among other things, overbilled him for repairs, charged him for unauthorized work and sold one of his cars without permission.
Ohio firm acquires The Coil apartments in Broad Ripple for $57M
The purchase comes just three years after the 151-unit complex on the Central Canal was sold for $40.7 million to Chicago-based Promus Holdings LLC.
Library board critics demand answers, call for resignations
With their search for a new CEO for the library system mired in controversy, members of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Board of Trustees heard withering criticism from community members at their meeting Monday night.
New Stutz owner planning hundreds of apartments by downtown campus
Officials with New York City-based SomeraRoad Inc. told IBJ the company is in the pre-development phase of at least two projects on land adjacent to the multi-building Stutz complex at 1060 Capitol Ave., which is in the midst of a $100 million renovation.
Dan Dakich’s 14-year run on Indianapolis radio comes to an end
Dakich, a former Indiana University basketball player and interim head coach, has been known for his combative persona on his midday sports talk show.
Indianapolis Children’s Choir to move from Butler, settle into former Tucker building
The 36-year-old local institution expects to spend about $4 million to purchase, renovate and expand the former F.C. Tucker office at 9111 Allisonville Road to house its day-to-day operations, classrooms and rehearsal spaces.
IBJ Podcast: Former budget hawk flips role, asks for big increase in state health spending
Former state senator Luke Kenley and Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana state health commissioner, break down their big ask of the Indiana Legislature: Increase public health spending by $242 million per year.
West-side business leaders say Blue Line alteration limits development opportunities
West-side leaders are pleased the city found $20 million for infrastructure improvements but remain disappointed that the area is missing out on the original $52 million in improvements the Blue Line was once scheduled to bring.
Moon Drops Distillery ready to welcome customers in Fortville
On Dec. 8, the distiller will open a tasting room inside its 9,000-square-foot main building at 738 W. Broadway St.