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Perfect Chemistry: Ambre Blends Fragrance’s Formula for Success

How Ambre Blends fragrances won a cult-like hold on our noses—and boomed into a big-money business
Say It Isn’t Sew: Vera Bradley will not disclose what portion of its products are made overseas.

Vera Bradley’s True Colors

On August 2, Vera Bradley Designs, Inc., announced plans to significantly expand its presence in the Fort Wayne area.
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Kickstarter Q&A: Peter Wilt, Indy Eleven President

The inside story on forming the team and how the city landed the chance to host a marquee international event on August 1—plus, why pro soccer may actually succeed here this time.
Jamar Beasley (Photo courtesy Chicago Fire)

Missed Goals: Indiana Soccer Teams That Folded

Indiana Blast (1997–2004): They had the best record in the D3 Pro League in 1998, and Jamar Beasley, once of the MLS Chicago Fire, played in 21 games in 2003. But a revolving door of head coaches hampered the Indy club’s success.
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Angie Hicks: The Woman Behind Angie's List

With her understated demeanor, Hicks’ approach is a far cry from the styles of other top businesswomen—Oprah, Martha—who market themselves by their first names.

IU … Shark Tank/Cuban … footage?

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Indy Editors Lose Jobs as Google to Buy Wiley's Frommer's Brand

UPDATED, 9:09 p.m. This story may be updated as more information becomes available.  

The Bizarre Story of the Liberty Dollar

From an Evansville strip mall, Bernard von NotHaus ran the most successful alternative currency in the country. Then the FBI raided his headquarters, arrested him, and seized eight tons of gold and silver backing the notes. But even as he awaits sentencing, the $65 million question remains: Was it really counterfeiting?
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What I Know: Mark Cuban

"The first job I ever had was selling garbage bags door-to-door when I was 12."

Strange Brew: The Story of Three Floyds' Success

Editor's Note: This story is a companion piece from our archives to the April 2012 Local Beer issue of the magazine.