Stories tagged with "economic challenges"

Shoe Carnival swings to 4Q profit, tops estimates by indystar

Evansville-based Shoe Carnival swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit, beating analysts’ estimates, as revenue and margins increased. The shoe seller said net earnings for... – Mar 18, 2010 at 7:46 AM in Business

Private sector boosts student loan program by indystar

Legislation passed recently by the U. S. House of Representatives to dismantle the student loan program is an example of an unnecessary government takeover. As a Sallie Mae... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Tobias steps down as airport board chief by Bruce Smith

Longtime Indy exec Michael Stayton elected to replace him Randall L. Tobias stepped down Friday as president of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, saying he was content with last... – Apr 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM in Business

Indy says 1Q job growth better than expected by Tom Spalding

Indianapolis Economic Development, Inc., the city government agency tasked with attracting business to the city, today reported better-than-expected job growth, job retention, and... – Apr 09, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Business

Legislators pile on taxes instead of fixing problem most recent comment by ShareYourVoice

HAVE YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND MAKE A... – Apr 09, 2009 at 11:36 AM

Coachmen and Elkhart down but not defeated by indystar

Unveiled just a couple of years ago, Coachmen’s RV marketing slogan — “Life should be so easy” — has a painful ring to it these days in Elkhart.... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Daniel Lee

Old National returns TARP funds by indystar

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp today announced that it has paid back the Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP funds. Old National had in December... – Mar 31, 2009 at 4:39 PM in Business

Brose McVey makes formal challenge to Burton by Bill Mccleery

NOBLESVILLE — Hamilton County businessman Brose McVey has announced he will challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Burton for the Republican nomination for Indiana’s 5th District... – Mar 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM in Politics & Government

McVey opens bid, calls for 'party of ideas' by Bill Mccleery

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Former Republican congressional candidate Brose McVey will try again for a seat in the U.S. House. He announced today he will challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan... – Mar 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM in Politics & Government

McVey to announce run in 5th District by indystar

Noblesville Former Republican congressional candidate Brose McVey plans to announce this morning his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind. Congressman Burton has served his... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

McVey to launch primary challenge to Burton by Bill Mccleery

Former Republican congressional candidate Brose McVey plans a Thursday announcement of his bid to unseat Fifth District U.S. Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind. McVey will make his... – Mar 18, 2009 at 2:21 PM in Politics & Government

Plastics firm to cut up to 125 jobs in Mt. Vernon by indystar

SABIC Innovative Plastics is taking additional cost-cutting action to address economic challenges and position itself for the future, with plans to eliminate as many as 125 jobs in... – Feb 26, 2009 at 11:20 AM in Business