Evansville’s Weinzapfel says he won’t run for governor
Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel said Saturday that won't run for governor in 2012, leaving the field for next year's Democratic Party nomination even more wide open.
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Southern Indiana newspapers to merge by March 1
Publishers of the Evening News of Jeffersonville and the New Albany Tribune announced Wednesday that both organizations will be consolidated into one paper called the Evening News and Tribune starting March 1.
Budget would take slice out of growing horse industry
A move by budget-makers to tap the kitty that feeds the state’s horse-racing industry could deal a blow to the business just as Indiana is starting to gain ground on its neighbors.
Growth in farmers’ markets continues into winter months
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says there are about 900 winter farmers’ markets in operation—a 17-percent increase over the past two years. Two thrive locally, one downtown and one in Zionsville.
Just Marketing International expands in Daytona, Charlotte
The local motorsports marketing firm employs about 90 in its Zionsville office.
Reform, revenue behind Franciscan expansion
Changes unleashed by health reform are pushing Franciscan St. Francis Health’s expansion into Hamilton County—in addition to the obvious pull of the area’s well-heeled population.
GM to pay more than $400 million in worker bonuses
Less than two years after entering bankruptcy, General Motors will extend millions of dollars in bonuses to most of its 48,000 hourly workers as a reward for the company's rapid turnaround after it was rescued by the government. Workers in Kokomo could get $3,000.
St. Francis plans $23 million Carmel hospital
Franciscan St. Francis Health plans to open a short-stay medical center in Carmel, creating 76 jobs by 2015, the health system announced Monday morning.
Census: Home vacancies follow job losses in Indiana
North-central and east-central Indiana, which absorbed the brunt of the job losses, also showed the highest percentage of unoccupied homes.
Marketing entrepreneur’s career takes healthy turn
A rejuvenating massage and facial were the inspiration for Jennifer Rubenstein to found Simply Well LLC, a marketing business that launched the Simply Well Book in September. The book features offers from 46 locally owned salons, organic markets, yoga studios and similar businesses.
Water damage closes Carmel art gallery
The Evan Lurie Gallery in Carmel is recovering from water damage that will leave it closed for at least another week.
Hancock County utilities take on new name
The merged Hancock Telecom and Central Indiana Power have become NineStar Connect.
Fundex settles trademark suit with game inventor
Fundex Games Ltd. has given up its rights to the game Chronology to settle a suit brought last March by local inventor Jane Ruemmele.
Defense contractor Gryphon plans Bloomington expansion
Maryland-based defense contractor Gryphon Technologies plans to expand its operations in Bloomington, creating as many as 60 jobs by 2013.
n/Frame investing $2 million in disaster-recovery center
Carmel-based company is building the 15,000-square-foot facility at its headquarters to consolidate operations. The new center should be ready by May.
Endocyte again changes terms of public offering
The West Lafayette-based biopharmaceutical company now is planning to offer at least 12.5 million shares, or 17 percent more than previously announced, but at a lower price of $6 each.
Several new restaurants opening in Indianapolis
The new dining spots include a few home-grown businesses that are opening in or near Broad Ripple.
Hillenbrand Inc.’s first-quarter profit slips on costs
Batesville-based casket manufacturer Hillenbrand Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 8 percent as an increase in sales was offset by higher costs.
Westfield sports complex scores deal with youth baseball group
City officials hope landing the Lids Indiana Bulls as a tenant at the planned Grand Park Sports Campus will help drive thousands of visitors to the 300-acre site—and nearby businesses.
King Systems’ two top execs exit company
An executive at the Noblesville firm’s parent company said the departures of CEO Don Dumoulin and Chief Financial Officer Yun Kim were the result of a “mutual agreement.” A search is under way for replacements to lead one of the area’s largest medical device manufacturers.