Stories tagged with "local businesses"

Fishers chamber collects food for families by indystar

The Fishers Chamber of Commerce is trying to collect enough food to feed 25 Hamilton County families this holiday season. Last year, the chamber collected enough food to feed 13... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Speedway project to break ground today by indystar

After years of planning, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking today. Town and Marion County leaders,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in West Marion County

Prisons switching to wood-burning boilers by John Tuohy

Even the Big House is going green. The Indiana Department of Corrections will unveil a wood-burning broiler at Pendleton Correctional Facility Wednesday. The prison is the first of... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM in Politics & Government

Chamber seeks Applause nominees by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Nominations will be accept for about a month to nominate local businesses and volunteers for the annual Carmel Chamber of Commerce awards. The ninth Images of... – Sep 18, 2009 at 3:52 PM in Carmel

Free homeownership fair, party set for Glendale today by indystar

Indianapolis — The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership is holding a homeownership fair and block party today on the parking lot of Glendale Town Center, 2605 E.... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Fountain Square project melds past with future hopes by indystar

Significant work began Tuesday to return a replica of a water nymph sculpture to Fountain Square’s primary intersection — a move that local businesses hope will bring... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Business

Back to School Bash helps Robey Elementary students with supplies by Gretchen Becker

More than 200 kids received backpacks and school supplies during the Back to School Bash on Saturday at Clermont Christian Church. The church, 9204 Crawfordsville Road, targeted... – Aug 05, 2009 at 8:32 PM in Education

Elkhart police recover $1,500 in bogus bills by indystar

Elkhart Someone has been making money and spending it at local businesses, but merchants don’t benefit because the money is fake. Lt. Ed Windbigler said Elkhart police have... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Counterfeit cash spreads around Elkhart by indystar

ELKHART, Ind. — Somebody has been making money and spending it at local businesses, but they’re not benefiting because the money is fake. Lt. Ed Windbigler says Elkhart police have... – Jul 07, 2009 at 8:16 AM in Crime & Courts

Bottom line on stadium costs: Outsiders reap benefits by indystar

People interested in the Capital Improvement Board controversy should read “Playbooks&Checkbooks,” a new book by economics professor Stefan Szymanski. His... – May 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Local PR firms left out of 'Difficult Times' most recent comment by pjchristie

Here here. I am constantly battling the idea that... – May 01, 2009 at 7:48 AM

Valpo fire investigated as suspicious by indystar

VALPARAISO, Ind. — A fire that caused about $25,000 in damage to a building at Valparaiso University is being investigated as suspicious. University spokesman Reggie Syrcle... – Apr 15, 2009 at 9:26 PM in Communities

Church food drive, basket giveaway lend new meaning to 'Easter service' by Robert Annis

Church assists members, neighbors with food drive and basket giveaway Members of a Southeastside church hope a massive food drive and an Easter basket giveaway can help some of... – Apr 13, 2009 at 1:47 AM in Faith & Values

Foundation's fundraiser pays for scholarships, grants by Carrie Ritchie

There’s still time to sign up for run or walk, but registration for foundation’s dinner on Saturday is closed The Westfield Washington Education Development Foundation... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Westfield

Pacers Foundation donated $700K in '08 by indystar

The Pacers Foundation reports its 2008 donations totaled more than $700,000 to about 40 organizations helping youngsters across the state, including a $500,000 grant to the Greater... – Feb 06, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Communities

Pacers Foundation donates $700K in 2008 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers Foundation reports its 2008 donations totaled more than $700,000 to some 40 organizations helping youngsters around the state, including a $500,000... – Feb 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Pacers Foundation donates $700K in '08 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers Foundation reports its 2008 donations totaled more than $700,000 to some 40 organizations helping youngsters around the state, including a $500,000... – Feb 05, 2009 at 7:02 PM in Sports

Martin University: We need community help by Dan Mcfeely

Martin University officials made a plea this morning for community donations to help pay for the restoration and reconstruction of classrooms, offices and important university... – Jan 09, 2009 at 12:18 PM in News

High school students enjoy hunting in local stores by indystar

NOBLESVILLE -- As a field trip, the high school students of Cornerstone Christian Academy took a scavenger hunt this fall.Two teams of four students parted ways and visited the... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Love-handle eliminator by indystar

That extra layer of flab on your sides is hard to get rid of - and nobody wants it. This exercise will help by working your transverse abdominal muscles, as well as challenging... – Nov 25, 2008 at 9:57 AM in Living