Barter network Tradebank opens branch in Indianapolis
The barter network Tradebank has opened a franchise in Indianapolis with two veterans from Louisville.
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New Franklin College office to help not-for-profits recruit volunteers
Franklin College has a new office that helps Johnson County not-for-profits develop Web sites and recruit volunteers. The
Nonprofit Resource Center was sparked in part by the lack of volunteer coordination during the summer floods of
2008.
Candle company cooks up products with a ‘green’ twist
After working in retail management for four years, Rich and Jodi Scheve decided to take business into their own hands—and
their own garage. Passing on business plans for Subway and South Bend Chocolate Co. franchises, the couple
skirted heavy franchise fees and started Twisted Wick Candle Co.
Franklin College sues like-named competitor over marketing push
Franklin College filed a lawsuit today alleging trademark infringement against Ohio-based Franklin
University, which will open a campus in Castleton this fall. The liberal arts college south of Indianapolis
said the newcomer’s marketing blitz has been too close to Franklin College’s own branding.
Newcomer Franklin University could create marketing mix-up for Franklin College
Ohio-based Franklin University’s move into the Indianapolis market sets up the potential for significant name confusion with
Franklin College, the liberal arts school 30 minutes south of Indianapolis.
Franklin ban snuffs out smoking
Tavern owners in Franklin will mothball their ashtrays next month following the passage of a smoking ban May 4. City councilors
voted 6-1 to make the ban one of the most restrictive in the state.
New hotel tax in Johnson County would fund horse park, tourism bureau
Johnson County officials this month approved a 7-percent tax on hotel-room stays.
DINING: Hal’s Fabulous Bar & Grille food is only OK
The menu at Hal’s Fabulous Bar & Grille, is ambitious, but doesn’t deliver consistently tasty items. Best bet is the lemon
pepper chicken with penne.
Greenwood’s largest employer to launch $69M expansion
Endress + Hauser Inc., one of Greenwood’s biggest employers, is planning a major expansion that will bring 234 jobs to Johnson
County.
Advantis Medical Inc. finds niche making orthopedic supplies
Advantis Medical Inc. manufactures custom trays and cases for orthopedic surgical devices. That core product line brought Advantis some $5.2 million in revenue in 2004, double the amount of the previous year, said Advantis President Jim Spencer.