Stories tagged with "Business"

Pendleton Pike to reopen Thursday after 6-year construction by Kevin Oneal

The long and expensive reconstruction of Pendleton Pike will be completed this week. Barrels and signs will be removed and drivers can rush along on freshly laid pavement, as years... – Nov 16, 2009 at 1:11 PM in North Marion County

Peerless Pump hires new president by Tom Spalding

Andrew Warrington has been named president of Peerless Pump Co., one of Indianapolis’ oldest industrial businesses. Warrington on Dec. 1 will assume the role that’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM in Business

Indianapolis new-home construction picks up in October by Jeff Swiatek

Homebuilders in the Indianapolis area finally saw a turnaround in new home construction in October. Builders filed 338 single-family building permits in the nine-county metro area... – Nov 16, 2009 at 11:31 AM in Business

With $12M gift, Eli Lilly stays No. 1 United Way donor by Tom Spalding

Eli Lilly and Co. is poised to retain its title as the No. 1 donor to United Way of Central Indiana as executives with the Indianapolis drugmaker today pledged $12 million to the... – Nov 16, 2009 at 11:14 AM in Business

Auto sales boost retail figures' 1.4 percent rise in October by indystar

WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October, but the gain largely reflected a big rebound in auto sales. Sales fell at many other retail stores as consumer... – Nov 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Business

American Lifts to close in Greensburg after sale by Tom Spalding

Two weeks after the sale of American Lifts — a 75-year-old Greensburg company that specializes in product handling hoists — by its parent company, the facility is... – Nov 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM in Business

Carmel energy coop to expand, add 40 jobs by Tom Spalding

Aces Power Marketing, a wholesale energy risk management and transaction execution services firm, today said that it is expanding its national headquarters in Carmel. " More... – Nov 16, 2009 at 7:16 AM in Business

Web sites let users have a little fun by indystar

Ever wonder how much Google knows about you? If you have a Gmail account, watch videos on YouTube, store presentations on Google Docs or make calls through Google Voice, it’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Cathy's Concepts leases warehouse space by indystar

Indianapolis — Cathy’s Concepts has leased a 40,000-square-foot warehouse at 6900 E. 30th St. The private company, which makes and distributes wedding gifts, spa... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Zoning board backs truck washing business by indystar

Indianapolis — A city zoning board recommended last week that GTS Properties LLC be given a variance to open a truck washing business on 20 vacant acres at 1015 W. Hanna Ave.... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

New casual eatery on College will open in early January by indystar

Indianapolis — Recess restaurant will open in early January at 4907 N. College Ave., formerly the site of a used-records store and a hair salon. Owner Greg Hardesty, who... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Center's renovation will add more space for gatherings by indystar

Indianapolis — Mavris Arts&Event Center is renovating the unfinished basement in its Downtown building to host gatherings of up to 125 people. The renovation will be... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

New warehouse will fill 9 management jobs by indystar

Indianapolis — Jetro/Restaurant Depot of College Point, N.Y., will open a 61,600-square-foot wholesale food products warehouse in the first quarter of next year at 2120... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Downstate power plants come under fire by indystar

SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — Citizens groups in Southern Indiana are organizing opposition to two proposed wood-burning power plants that they say pose health and safety concerns.... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Housing tax credits: What you need to know by Jeff Swiatek

Nearly 2 million people have received a federal homebuyers’ tax credit since it was approved in 2008. Hoping to further stimulate the housing market and the economy, Congress... – Nov 15, 2009 at 8:54 PM in Retail/Real Estate

On the Move by indystar

Name: Tricia R. Giesler New post: Director of business development by Relocation Strategies Inc. Previous position: Sales representative at Kravet Fabrics. Experience: Giesler... – Nov 15, 2009 at 8:54 PM in Business

GM needs you to really rather have new Buick (and Chevy) by indystar

DETROIT — Two General Motors cars due in showrooms next year must be hits to help the automaker turn around sales and pay back its debt to taxpayers. The Buick Regal midsize... – Nov 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM in Business

Lilly's big cancer bet: seeking new blockbusters by John Russell

While the risks are huge, the rewards could be giant In a corner of an Eli Lilly and Co. cancer laboratory, biologist Julie Pomeroy squeezes drops of a fluorescent stain onto mice... – Nov 15, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Holiday shoppers find a changed retail landscape by Dana Hunsinger

Retail landscape has changed since the last holiday season Looking for a flat screen TV this Christmas? Circuit City is closed. Need a set of Legos for the nephew? Forget KB Toys.... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Microlenders think small for big results by indystar

Sites help those who don’t have access to traditional bank loans SAN JOSE, Calif. — You may have heard Oprah Winfrey or Bill Clinton talk about it. Or maybe... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business