Stories tagged with "melvin simon"

Pacers recognize man who helped keep them in Indy by Mike Wells

Late co-owner Mel Simon is 6th person to be honored with banner in fieldhouse rafters Mel Simon , one of the two people responsible for keeping the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Clinton calls Simon 'friend of underdog' by indystar

Former President Bill Clinton’s office issued this statement Thursday on the death of Melvin Simon. “Mel Simon was a friend to the underdog, and an inspiring example of... – Sep 18, 2009 at 1:04 PM in Politics & Government

Powerful friends bid goodbye to Simon by Will Higgins

12:50 — ‘My Way’ ends funeral service Two thousand mourners packed the synagogue for the hour-long service, after which shopping mall developer Melvin... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Marion County

A behind-the-scenes political player with deep pockets by Mary Beth

Melvin Simon never ran for office and never headlined political events. But few Hoosiers have had more influence on the Democratic Party in recent years. Simon was a major... – Sep 17, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Simon helped transform shopping in America by Jeff Swiatek

Mel Simon long led the company that revitalized Indianapolis’ Downtown with Circle Centre mall, owns most of its shopping malls and dominates retailing as the world’s... – Sep 17, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Mel Simon left his stamp on a city by Will Higgins

When the U.S. Army drafted a rough-hewn young man from New York City and sent him to Fort Benjamin Harrison, who could have known the profound effect he would have on... – Sep 17, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Kravitz: Without Melvin Simon, there are no Indiana Pacers. by indystar

Without Melvin Simon, there are no Indiana Pacers. Without Mel and his brother, Herb, the Pacers are either defunct or playing under another city’s flag, with Indiana’s... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Bob Kravitz

IU cancer center honors Simons' vision by indystar

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about gender, race, political or religious leanings. Cancer affects bicyclists, teachers, musicians and physicians; and... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Simon's spirit inhabits city's institutions by indystar

More than a half-century ago, a young man shipped out of his native Bronx, N.Y., for a military posting in Indianapolis. He could not have dreamed he would become an institution in... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Simon, 82, shaped city, politics, sports most recent comment by Braxton

A business titan has passed on, and it will be... – Sep 17, 2009 at 2:17 AM

Kravitz: Without Simon, Pacers wouldn't be here by Bob Kravitz

Without Melvin Simon, there are no Indiana Pacers. Without Mel and his brother, Herb, the Pacers are either defunct or playing under another city’s flag, with Indiana’s glorious... – Sep 16, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Bob Kravitz

<b>Timeline:</b> Key moments in his life by indystar

Oct. 21, 1926: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of Mae and Max, a tailor. He is raised in the Bronx, where he attends the prestigious Bronx High School for Science. 1949: Earns a BS in... – Sep 16, 2009 at 3:06 PM in

IU cancer center will continue to honor Simons' vision by indystar

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about gender, race, political or religious leanings. Cancer affects bicyclists, teachers, musicians and physicians; and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Simon Properties has lots of cash, flexibility despite weak economy by Jeff Swiatek

Mall giant has taken some hits in recession, but its money-saving policies are starting to pay off Here’s Simon Property Group’s survival strategy for these taxing... – May 24, 2009 at 2:41 AM in Business

3 Hoosiers make Forbes' billionaire list by indystar

Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon, who pleaded for public help earlier this week to support his money-losing team, is no billionaire begging for a handout. These days, he’s... – Mar 13, 2009 at 2:49 AM in Business

Simons gave to Clinton foundation by indystar

WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton’s foundation has raised at least $41 million from Saudi Arabia and other foreign governments that his wife Hillary Rodham... – Dec 18, 2008 at 11:02 AM in News