Butler University unveils $325M fundraising campaign, largest in school history
The “Boldly Butler” campaign and accompanying strategic plan aim to transform the Indianapolis campus and broaden Butler’s reach locally and beyond.
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Redevelopment report has grand vision for car-centric Castleton
The city of Indianapolis could spend nearly $93.5 million over several years on Castleton’s infrastructure, as part of a broad vision to remake the corridor with better connectivity and walkability.
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Greenwood developing new master plan to fuel growth
Gabe Nelson, planning director for the city, said public input will play a major role in the creation of the plan, which aims to ensure Greenwood remains attractive to existing residents and businesses, while creating opportunities to attract new ones.
Cummins announces $153M plant acquisition from Faurecia
Cummins plans to acquire two manufacturing sites, one in its hometown of Columbus, Indiana, from France-based Faurecia.
Beyond COVID podcast: Why a 90-day sprint is key to getting your company ready for the economy to restart
In this first episode of IBJ’s Beyond COVID podcast, Matt Neff offers advice for businesses trying to get back on track. And IBJ reporter Lindsey Erdody provides an update about Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order and, in particular, how the latest iteration affects liquor stores.
CICF to tackle stench of racism
The foundation is undergoing a transformation aimed at narrowing the growing gulf between the community’s affluent and poor.
Dow AgroSciences up for sale or spin-off, again
Dow Chemical is exploring all options for its subsidiary, Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences. The company employs 1,500 workers in the Indianapolis area and, as a stand-alone firm, would be the fifth-largest by revenue in Indiana.
New United Way strategy fuels big changes
United Way spent nine months putting together The New U—a strategic shift intended to speed change by investing in programs that make a measurable difference in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs.
Indiana, Michigan library groups merge to cut costs
The Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority, known as ICOLSA, has merged with the Michigan Library Consortium to form
the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services.
Lilly revises playbook in effort to score more ‘touchdowns’
The drugmaker has successfully moved experimental drugs into position to win approval by regulators. But only once in the
last four years has a new drug actually made it to market—the industry’s equivalent of getting
across the goal line.
HAUKE: Storybook market may last a bit longer
People keep asking me
to explain the stock market advance over the past five months. There are usually comments at the end of the question, like,
“The economy sucks. How can the market go up when there is nothing going on out there?”
A new centerpiece for city’s convention strategy: medical, science groups
The Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association is putting together an all-star corporate consortium to make the city
a hub for medical and life sciences conventions, meetings and trade shows. The ICVA began running the initiative
full-speed this year and already has signed deals to bring 40 medical meetings to Indianapolis through 2015, including annual
meetings for the American Association of Diabetes Educators in 2012 and the American College of Sports Medicine and American
Chemical Society in 2013.
Ritter’s buyer retools custard chain
Indianapolis residents have been passionate about Ritter’s handmade frozen custard ever since it debuted almost two decades
ago. But while the ice cream is sweet, the story of the former mom-and-pop company’s attempts to morph into something grander
is decidedly bitter. Now, New York-based TruFoods, which bought the company in May 2008, is trying to get the formula
right.
Steak n Shake hoping to roll out lower-cost, limited-service stores
TV spots for Steak n Shake Co. used to play up the chain’s full-service restaurants, complete with friendly servers, real plates
and glass ketchup bottles—a departure from the "workaraunts" operated by McDonald’s and Burger King. Now, Steak n Shake is developing plans for its own workaraunts.
Not-for-profits: Treat donors as investors
Nonprofit organizations should treat their donors as shareholders because they invest in the organizations just as shareholders do in public companies.
Linking specialties is key to life sciences
The Indiana Innovation Alliance will bring together researchers from both IU and Purdue and keep much intellectual property innovation in Indiana.
Conner Prairie Balloon ride will carry up to 20 people 350 feet high
Conner Prairie will begin its outdoor season April 2 not as a pioneer-era museum but as an “interactive history park.”
IU journalism school’s enrollment spike bucks slump
At a time when the field of journalism is shedding thousands of jobs, Indiana University’s journalism department is seeing
record growth.
Finish Line ready to test new store
Finish Line is rebranding its Man Alive stores as Decibel stores.