Stories tagged with "economic conditions"

Ball State report: Cash for Clunkers sparked auto sales by Tom Spalding

The merits of the $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program may be debated for years, but the program definitely sparked auto sales, says a new report by Ball State University. Of the... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:27 PM in Business

Cummins beats predictions by indystar

Engine maker’s cuts pushed quarterly profit 50 higher than expected% Columbus-based Cummins, the largest maker of heavy-duty diesel truck engines in North America, reported... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Fishers beer-centered restaurant closes by Carrie Ritchie

The Old Town Ale House in Fishers closed this weekend after being open less than two years. It seems the economy was the main reason for the closure. “We’ve loved... – Oct 06, 2009 at 5:23 PM in Fishers

Washington Township hires Woodson by Gretchen Becker

Lawrence Twp. official replaces departed Bruce Hibbard as No. 2 administrator A Lawrence Township schools administrator is moving west to a new job in Washington Township. The... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Some low-cost solutions to health-care cost issues by indystar

I commend The Star for the Aug. 26 article highlighting the magnitude of the federal deficit and the problems the ballooning federal debt will cause if not controlled. This is the... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Carmel Dads' Club feels a pinch in sponsors, volunteers by Mark Ambrogi

As Carmel Dads’ Club celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it faces some challenges that have been rare in its history. The economic recession has caused a number of... – Aug 19, 2009 at 8:25 PM in Carmel

The fact is, more money won't mean better students by indystar

The wasteful, unnecessary and costly special session (thanks to House Speaker Pat Bauer’s massive ego) is over. However, as long as there are politicians in office who lack... – Jul 01, 2009 at 9:08 PM in Letters to the editor

Norwood: Bankruptcy won't result in layoffs by Tom Spalding

Private-equity firm to buy locally based company that makes promotional products An Indianapolis-based company that specializes in promotional products has filed for bankruptcy... – May 07, 2009 at 1:53 AM in Business

Key leaders need to step up to plate in CIB crisis by indystar

Frank Hancock offered a sensible approach on the Capital Improvement Board funding in his April 25 My View. I agree with him that there was a “vision and attitude” of... – May 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

These core values guide our commitment to readers by indystar

Here are a few quick facts about our business: The Indianapolis Star is going to be around for a long time. We are changing in many ways due to economic conditions and shifting... – Apr 18, 2009 at 11:22 PM in Commentary

FedEx shrinking jet fleet, adding fuel-efficient planes by indystar

NEW YORK — FedEx says it will permanently remove 14 jets from service as part of an overall plan to reduce capacity amid weak economic conditions. The Memphis, Tenn.-based... – Apr 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Portage boy wins state Geographic Bee by Melissa Tussing

Quick: Murmansk, the city with the largest population north of the Arctic Circle, is located on the Kola Peninsula in what country? Stumped? Then you would want to steer clear of... – Apr 03, 2009 at 9:26 PM in News

A lofty opening for 'Witch Mountain' by USA Today

The real surprise at the box office this weekend wasn't that Disney's Race to Witch Mountain opened at No. 1 with $25 million.The surprise, says Disney distribution chief Chuck... – Mar 15, 2009 at 8:02 PM in Entertainment

Hurco reports 95% drop in 1Q profit by Tom Spalding

Hurco Cos., an Indianapolis company that develops technology used in lathes and other metal-cutting machines, today said first-quarter profits dropped 95 percent because of... – Feb 27, 2009 at 8:39 AM in Business

NBA commissioner confident Pacers will stay in Indianapolis by Jeff Rabjohns

PHOENIX — NBA commissioner David Stern expressed confidence professional basketball would remain in Indianapolis, but stopped short of saying he was certain it would. The... – Feb 14, 2009 at 9:35 PM in Sports

Connecticut Opera closes down, citing bad economy by The Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The Connecticut Opera has gone out of business after 67 seasons, the latest arts group to fall victim to the economic downturn and sagging... – Feb 12, 2009 at 8:31 AM in Entertainment

Indiana wood firm cuts jobs, shuts center by indystar

STARLIGHT, Ind. — A southern Indiana wood-products manufacturer has closed its visitor center after cutting its work force of 475 by about one-third in recent months.Koetter... – Feb 05, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Business

Perhaps one less day to check the mailbox by indystar

WASHINGTON -- Worsening economic conditions and the changing habits of Americans are threatening to do to the U.S. Postal Service what neither snow, nor rain, nor gloom of night... – Jan 29, 2009 at 8:32 AM in News

Star Media Group to furlough workers by indystar

In response to the recession, employees of The Indianapolis Star Media Group and other media outlets owned by Gannett Co. Inc. will be furloughed for one week without pay during... – Jan 14, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Business

Detroit IndyCar race no-go for 2009 by Curt Cavin

Strained economic conditions in Detroit have cost the IndyCar Series a race for the 2009 season.Roger Penske, organizer of the Detroit Grand Prix, said today he couldn’t in good... – Dec 18, 2008 at 5:15 PM in Sports