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Cash-strapped CIB turns away racy advertising Video
The Capital Improvement Board unanimously rejected an ad for Axe deodorant, saying the advertisement sent the wrong message. Some find it hard to believe the CIB would turn any advertising down, when the group is in desperate need of money. more
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Ceva Logistics to lay off all 200 employees.
A Plainfield company who works with John Deere says it will lay off all 200 employees due to company reorganizing. more
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New jobs coming to Fishers as technology company announces expansion plans
Exacq Technologies, Inc. based in Fishers, announced Tuesday it will expand current operations in central Indiana and will add up to 49 new jobs by 2013. more
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Owner of Hoosier Park files for Chapter 11 Video
Indianapolis-based Centaur, LLC which owns the Hoosier Park race track and casino announced Sunday they will file Chapter 11. more
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250 new jobs coming to Plainfield
S2F Worldwide plans to set up headquarters and distribution operations in Plainfield. The company said it plans to begin hiring in April. more
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Megabus expanding service from Indianapolis to Chicago
The inter-city bus service is known for selling seats for as little a one dollar. The four-year-old transit service is adding three more weekday departures to Chicago and two more weekend trips. more
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Three Indiana companies honored by Fortune Magazine
Three Indiana companies, including two based in Indianapolis, have been named to Fortune magazine's annual "World's Most Admired Companies" list. more
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Experts warn: tomato shortage coming
Deep freeze in the south blamed for tomatoe shortage that experts say is sure to hit store shelves in the coming days. Restaurants are looking for creative alternatives to make sure customers get their chips and salsa. more
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Indianapolis hopes to cash in on Big Ten Tournament Video
Hosting the Big Ten means big business for downtown Indy. The tournament is the kick-off to a busy month of March leading up to the NCAA Final Four. more
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Ballard to make second trip to South America
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is set to make his second business trip to the country of Brazil within the past nine months. He's hoping to lure new business to Indianapolis. more
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Vacant store fronts worry neighboring businesses Video
Some experts worry the mortgage crisis that all but destroyed the residential market, could happen to some effect on the commercial level. more
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Cummins will layoff nearly 200 workers
A drop in orders means nearly 200 workers at the Cummins midrange plant in Columbus, Ind. will be laid off. more
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City of Anderson looks to lure internet giant Google
Google is getting ready to test a new high-speed broadband network and the city of Anderson wants in. more
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Tax refund loans cost taxpayers millions
Tax time is here and a rapid tax refund can be very tempting if you need that money right away. But don't let impatience get the best of you. A quick refund loan now could cost you later. more
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Duke Energy customers over-billed Photo
A billing glitch by duke energy means sticker shock for 14,000 Hoosiers. Duke officials say meter readers couldn't get to some homes because of heavy snow so those customers' bills had to be estimated. But the estimates were too high. more
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Tourism officials pack on the pressure to pass statewide smoking ban
Tourism officials in Indianapolis plan to pressure Indiana lawmakers to pass a statewide smoking ban. They're trying to light a fire under city and state politicians, who have been reluctant to approve a comprehensive smoking ban in public places. more
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Hundreds attend Boone County Job Fair
1,000 jobs were up for grabs at the annual event hosted by outgoing Congressman Steve Buyer (R-5th District). More than 70 businesses participated. Many hopeful employees said they found several potential opportunities. more
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Sony announces new jobs at Terre Haute plant
About 150 jobs could be heading to western Indiana. Sony has announced plans to move DVD production from its New Jersey plant to Terre Haute. The move means Sony will now produce all of its DVDs at that facility. The company says the change is being made to help manage costs and improve company... more
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Electric company says it overcharged some customers this winter
Duke Energy says the severe winter weather prevented some meters from being read properly. As a result, some customers could receive a notice in the mail saying they were overcharged. more
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Indiana spa is among the best in the Midwest
"The Spa at West Baden" made Spa Magazine's top ten list. The spa which is part of "French Lick Resort" has 12 treatment rooms, a full service spa, and a health club with an indoor pool. more
