Stories tagged with "Business"

EnerDel to research batteries for Army hybrids by Ted Evanoff

Indianapolis battery maker EnerDel has landed a $1.29 million contract for research on high-tech batteries capable of powering future hybrid trucks for the U.S. Army. The Army has... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Medical company could add 100 jobs by Ted Evanoff

Two years after its precision machining operation was brought in from the Silicon Valley, Beckman Coulter has begun moving a related plastic injections molding unit to Indianapolis... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Unemployment now in double digits by indystar

Figures lead to question: How can you have a recovery without jobs? The nation’s unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

TV buyers are going with smaller screens to save money by Tom Spalding

Television set sellers Best Buy and hhgregg say bargain-hunters have started a trend. They’re buying smaller screens to save a few hundred bucks. In quarterly reports,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Conseco: 3 good ones in a row by indystar

Carmel — Insurer Conseco reported its third consecutive profitable quarter this week. The third quarter generated $15.4 million in income, CEO Jim Prieur said in a statement.... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Republic's profit plunges by indystar

Indianapolis — Republic Airways reported a smaller third-quarter profit this week, despite the addition of Midwest Airlines. Indianapolis-based Republic reported earnings of... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

FinishMaster earnings fall 38% by indystar

Indianapolis — Downtown-based FinishMaster, a national distributor of paints, coatings and accessories for automotive collision repair, has reported it earned $2.9 million,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Kite sees Q3 net loss of $3.4M after income of $2.9M in 2008 by indystar

Indianapolis — Downtown-based Kite Realty said it recorded a net loss of $3.4 million for the third quarter, compared with net income of $2.9 million a year ago. The real... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

The Fast Track by indystar

On the Move Name: Matt Randall. New post: Manager of legislative advocacy for the Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Previous position: Legislative... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Droid sales draw steady crowd to Indianapolis Verizon stores by Tom Spalding

The launch of the Droid drew a mixed but steady crowd to 10 Indianapolis-area Verizon stores. The stores, including 6633 E. 82nd St. in Castleton, opened at 7 a.m. today to give... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:10 PM in Business

Daniels cutting state spending, no pay raises by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels this morning announced an additional $300 million to $400 million in state spending cuts, including no pay raises for state employee and a moratorium on most... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:54 AM in Politics & Government

Jobs announcement in Indianapolis today at site of Beckman Coulter by Tom Spalding

Executives of an Indianapolis Northwestside life sciences firm are bringing in new jobs. The company plans an announcement at 4 p.m. today that will feature Gov. Mitch Daniels and... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:33 AM in Business

Ball State University study: Holiday shopping to drop about 1% by Tom Spalding

Total sales during the holiday shopping season are projected to fall about 1 percent over last year, even if discount stores offer deep price cuts, says a new national study by... – Nov 06, 2009 at 8:00 AM in Business

Indianapolis Kite Realty Group sees 3Q net loss by Tom Spalding

Downtown Indianapolis-based Kite Realty said it recorded a net loss of $3.4 million for the third quarter, compared to net income of $2.9 million in the prior year. The real estate... – Nov 06, 2009 at 7:48 AM in Business

Conseco has been a real boon for Downtown businesses by Erika Smith

Restaurants, bars score on assist from Conseco You’d never know it today, but 10 years ago, before the neon-trimmed bars, before the valet parking, before the families toting... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Angie's gets into classic cars by Daniel Lee

Consumer list wants reviews of businesses servicing old autos Angie’s List sees an open road ahead when it comes to providing its customers with ratings on classic and custom... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Harley-Davidson nixes Shelby County site by Ted Evanoff

Local officials had high hopes for 2,000-employee motorcycle plant Harley-Davidson has ruled out suburban Indianapolis as a possible site for a 2,000-employee motorcycle plant. The... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Indiana AIDS infection rate higher among blacks in 2008 by indystar

State officials are urging black residents and other minorities to learn more about HIV and AIDS and get tested for the virus. The state Department of Health, the Indiana Family... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Health Care & Pharma

Meijer enters holiday toy-pricing war by indystar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There are sales and then there are price cuts. Meijer says it is offering more of each this holiday season. And in doing so, the Midwest retailer plans to... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:08 PM in Business

Defense business Telic Corp. plans to add 500 jobs at Newport Chemical Depot in Indiana by Jason Thomas

NEWPORT, Ind. — A military contractor has announced plans to start up operations at the Army’s Newport Chemical Depot in western Indiana that could bring up to 500... – Nov 05, 2009 at 11:35 AM in Business