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Ron Gifford’s blog from China

September 9, 2009

Indy Partnership CEO Ron Gifford is traveling with Gov. Mitch Daniels and a delegation of Hoosier business and community
leaders on a trip to Asia through Sept. 16. Gifford is blogging about his experiences as he works to bring
new jobs and investment to the economic development group’s 10-county Indianapolis region. Bookmark this
page and check back for updates.

Indiana Supreme Court to review library project lawsuit

September 9, 2009

The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether engineering subcontractors should be held liable for millions of dollars in
cost overruns in a recent renovation of Indianapolis’ central public library.

Rokita proposes new plan for redistricting

September 8, 2009

Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita pitched a plan today that would make it illegal for lawmakers to consider political
data when redrawing congressional and legislative district maps.

Panel sets first meeting on jobless system

September 8, 2009

A new committee formed to provide oversight of Indiana’s unemployment insurance fund is set to hold its first meeting tomorrow.

For the jobless, Labor Day is not much of a holiday

September 6, 2009

The nearly 15 million unemployed Americans won’t enjoy Labor Day as a relaxing respite from work. Instead, they’ll once again
need to prepare to get up, hit the pavement and keep hunting for a job.

Liquor stores fear push for Sunday alcohol sales

September 6, 2009

Some Indiana liquor store owners worry that a push to allow Sunday alcohol sales in the state could hurt their businesses
if lawmakers were also to permit grocery stores to sell cold beer.

State tax revenue down again in August

September 4, 2009

Indiana tax collections in August fell $12 million below a May forecast, marking more bad news on the state’s financial front.

Historic area commemorating start of fountain project

September 4, 2009

The Fountain Square neighborhood will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Shelbi Street Café & Bistro Lounge to mark
the start of work on a $650,000 project to replace its landmark fountain.

National jobless rate hits 26-year high

September 4, 2009

The unemployment rate jumped almost a half-point, to 9.7 percent, in August, the highest since 1983, reflecting a poor job
market that will make it hard for the economy to begin a sustained recovery.

Indiana taking Chrysler bankruptcy case to Supreme Court

September 4, 2009

Indiana officials are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider hearing their objections to the Chrysler bankruptcy proceedings
that resulted in its takeover by Italian automaker Fiat.

Auto parts supplier coming to Plainfield, plans to create 30 jobs

September 4, 2009

Chicago-based LKQ Corp., a supplier of replacement and aftermarket automotive parts, will establish a distribution center
in Plainfield with plans to create up to 30 jobs by 2011, the company announced this morning.

Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute seeks comeback

September 3, 2009

The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute’s board has hired Indianapolis Star business columnist John Ketzenberger to engineer a resuscitation.

Sidewalk inspections help downtown get spiffed up for big events

September 3, 2009

They used to say that downtown Indianapolis rolled up the sidewalks at 6 p.m. No one says
that anymore. Now they say those sidewalks need to be clean. Sidewalk cleanliness is important on a day-to-day
basis for aesthetic reasons, but even more so when Indianapolis wants to put on its best face for major events
like the Final Four, the Indianapolis 500 and the Super Bowl.

Delaware County joins Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority

September 3, 2009

Delaware County’s representative on the CIRTA board will be Marta Moody, executive director of
the Delaware-Muncie Plan Commission.

Potential Harley-Davidson plant could become tourist attraction

September 3, 2009

The so-called Shelbyville site Harley-Davidson is considering for a new assembly plant actually isn’t in Shelbyville,
but rather in an unincorporated portion of Shelby County near the Marion County line.

Star biz columnist leaving to lead Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute

September 2, 2009

Indianapolis Star business columnist John Ketzenberger is leaving the newspaper to become president of the Indiana Fiscal
Policy Institute, the organization said today.

Black engineers group chooses city for 2013 convention

September 2, 2009

The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association said today the National Society of Black Engineers will hold its annual
convention here in March 2013.

Local panel to discuss climate bill’s possible business impact

September 2, 2009

A panel of energy and legal experts will gather tomorrow evening to discuss what the climate change bill now before Congress
could mean for Indiana businesses.

Worker productivity soars, labor costs plummet

September 2, 2009

Worker productivity, the single biggest factor determining living standards, grew at the fastest pace in nearly six years
in the spring while labor costs fell by the most in nine years, as companies slashed costs to survive the recession.

IT consultant’s expansion plans include 130 new jobs

September 2, 2009

Indianapolis-based information technology consultant Apparatus Inc. plans to expand its local operations and create up to
130 jobs by 2012, the company announced this morning.

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