Stories tagged with "John Ketzenberger"

A few thoughts at the end of the ride by indystar

When my first newspaper, the Columbus Republic, decided to start a business section in 1986, I wanted nothing to do with it. Business was boring, especially to a young reporter... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

A few thoughts at the end of the ride by indystar

When my first newspaper, the Columbus Republic, decided to start a business section in 1986, I wanted nothing to do with it. Business was boring, especially to a young reporter... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Time will tell on value of remake at 49th and Penn by indystar

Neighborhood leaders across Central Indiana would do just about anything to replicate the retail vibrancy found at 49th and Pennsylvania streets. Plans to remake the landmark... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Search engine awaits verdict by indystar

You know a product demonstration has gone well when nearly everyone in the room signs up for the free trial. But it’s going really well when more than half actually pay for... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Angie's List keeps raising bar on quality by indystar

Angie Hicks has built a company around providing information about plumbers, electricians and contractors to consumers. As Angie’s List finds itself competing with online... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Bond debt, tax caps deal city a 1-2 punch by indystar

Imagine having a $700 million sub-prime loan. Indianapolis didn’t have to imagine it. Thanks to a gambit more than five years ago to capitalize on low interest rates, the... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

The human effect of globalization by indystar

A large American flag dominates a wall at Pratt&Whitney’s International Aerospace Tubes plant on Kentucky Avenue. Beneath the flag, a hundred Hoosiers use sophisticated... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

State could shape health records landscape by indystar

William Cast laughs when he hears people say doctors don’t like technology, so the effort to make patient records electronic is doomed to fail. “Doctors are early... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Vile talk, advertisers balk by indystar

Is it good for businesses that advertise on hard-line talk shows when the host offends a lot of people? Conservative Fox Network commentator Glenn Beck’s comment July 28 that... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

2 wheels can carry plenty of profits to Indy by indystar

Depending on how hardy the rider, Indiana’s motorcycle season is, at best, six or seven months long. But it was a full-time business around here even before the week’s... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

CARS galvanizes a vital industry by indystar

We’ve heard a lot of talk about how the Car Allowance Rebate System, better known as Cash for Clunkers, will affect car dealers and used auto parts dealers. Bet you... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

His knack for business takes Stewart to victory lane by indystar

When muffler shop owner Ralph Potter met Tony Stewart 20 years ago, he already knew the “Rushville Rocket” could drive a race car. Eventually, they’d win more... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Beware our latest gold rush: wind by indystar

Developers and speculators want to lock up land in rural Indiana for wind farms — the Next Big Thing in the energy business. Does anyone else hear an echo of the ethanol boom... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Conseco says it's on track . . . again by indystar

Last year at this time, the market thought Carmel’s Conseco was turning a corner on its way to becoming a solid insurance company. Then the economy melted — taking... – Jul 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

In tough times, insurer has its sights on the right things by indystar

Hopeful souls are trying to find reason for optimism amid last week’s raft of gloomy economic reports. So here’s a little light that has nothing to do with the overall... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Hoosier referendums: Politics California style by indystar

There may be up to four referendums on ballots in Marion County this fall — a year when elections aren’t normally held. The news last week that the Health and Hospital... – Jul 09, 2009 at 2:25 AM in John Ketzenberger

21st Century tech fund: Haircut beats a scalping by indystar

Now they’ve gone and done it. The 21st Century Research and Technology Fund has avoided previous attempts by legislators to slash its funding, but this year they got the job... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

CEOs betting big on paths of 2 companies by indystar

Bryan Bedford and Sardar Biglari are letting it all hang out in their recent chief executive moves. If the Republic Airways Holdings CEO is right, the regional airline could bust... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

This time, opportunity escapes by indystar

Let’s get this straight. John Dillinger was a bank robber, possibly a murderer and definitely Public Enemy No. 1. He was a bad guy. That said, Indiana’s missing a huge... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

No sympathy for swindlers by indystar

Rosemarie Nordholt knows what it’s like to be bilked in a Ponzi scheme. She lost $150,000 to Hoosier Kenneth Payne in Indiana’s largest swindle in recent memory. She... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger