Monthly Archives: May 2016

Group Seeks Donations for Riley Statue

GREENFIELD — In 2016, Indiana celebrates it’s Bicentennial. To commemorate this auspicious event, all Indiana communities are encouraged to highlight something “Hoosier.” Since Greenfield is the birthplace of the “Hoosier Poet,” it is only proper to honor him. However, this year marks a double commemoration — not only is this … Read More

IMPD Transitions to Community and Beat Policing

INDIANAPOLIS – On Thursday, May 5, Mayor Joe Hogsett, IMPD Chief Troy Riggs and IMPD Operations Command Staff marked the beginning of IMPD’s transition to community policing. Starting that day, officers will be patrolling 19 beats across Indianapolis, as part of Mayor Hogsett neighborhood focused public safety plan. The new … Read More

Salesforce Expands, Adds Jobs to Community

INDIANAPOLIS – On May 6, Governor Mike Pence joined Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and executives from Salesforce as the company announced plans to significantly expand its Indianapolis operations, investing more than $40 million over the next 10 years and creating up to 800 new jobs by 2021. To accommodate its … Read More

Business Owners Invited to Veteran Hiring Event

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a veteran’s hiring summit on June 1 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 350 W. Washington. There will be a meet and greet May 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the same location. This is a summit for … Read More

LaManda Joy to Lecture in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS — LaManda Joy, an award-winning Master Gardener and author of Start a Community Food Garden and founder of the Peterson Garden Project in Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Fall Creek Gardens fundraiser on May 21 at Shortridge High School, Caleb Mills Auditorium, 3401 N. Meridian. The … Read More