Designated gift-giving frustrates United Way
United Way of Central Indiana’s annual fundraising blitz brought in $500,000 more in 2003 than it did the year before, but the agency didn’t have any additional money to hand out come grant-making time.
Andrea Muirragui Davis
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United Way expects to cut grants despite record fundraising
The not-for-profit on Tuesday projected a record 2012 campaign total of $41 million. But as more donors earmark gifts for specific purposes, less is available for general grantmaking.
Boomerang comes back with plans for Noblesville subdivision
A local developer is moving forward with plans to build a 144-lot subdivision in Noblesville—the first such project city officials have OK’d since approving another proposal for the same property in 2007.
Whole Foods shelves store slated for Fishers
High-end grocery chain Whole Foods Market Inc. wants to triple the number of stores it operates, but the company has bagged plans for a location on 116th Street in Fishers.
Online used-car marketplace expands to Cincinnati
Indianapolis startup MaxTradein has expanded its operations to Cincinnati, taking the first step in what its founders hope will be a national rollout.
Urban biz accelerator giving leg up to startups
Indianapolis-based startup Dreamapolis is finalizing the details of its first Dreamapolis Accelerator class, a 12-week crash course designed to help high-potential urban businesses get up to speed quickly.
Children’s Museum brings aboard David Wolf for space push
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has landed retired astronaut David Wolf as its first “Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence,” calling on the native Hoosier to help develop programs sparking kids’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
DINING: Next to Recess, a room with a clue
Third in a month-long series of farm-to-table restaurant reviews.
Carmel-based tech startup shifts strategy
As important as business planning is, the path to success is rarely without obstacles—or opportunities. Savvy entrepreneurs like Janell Shaffer and Danielle McDowell recognize that and adjust along the way.
Tech startup PatentStatus counting victories
PatentStatus was named the Entrepreneurship Advancement Center’s Top Emerging Business for 2013. But founder James Burnes is just as proud of another milestone: It’s making money.
Crowdfunding startup ready to make connections
The founders of Indianapolis-based LocalStake aren’t in any rush for the SEC to write the rules governing crowdfunding. It can match private companies with small investors now.
DINING: North-side branch of downtown steakhouse means more Mo’s
Fourth in a month-long series of “possessive men” restaurant reviews.
Grant-funded projects aim to make Indianapolis nicer
Ten winning proposals were selected from almost 200 applications for “Nice Grants” from local Web marketing firm SmallBox and consumer-ratings service Angie’s List.
DINING: Rude subdued at local Dick’s Last Resort
The Indianapolis version of the national chain is lower-key than its counterparts.
Sisters put sophisticated spin on popcorn
Just Pop In! retail stores feature traditional, popular flavors like caramel and cheddar—and an “Indy Style” mixture of the two—but a dizzying array of more imaginative concoctions sets the local chain apart.
Entrepreneurs seek to bolster Hoosier startup community
Five Indiana startup advocates were in our nation’s capital Tuesday, pitching a plan to bolster the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. What’s on your wish list?
Preaching to the choir could be good strategy
Call it culture-powered marketing or internal marketing or just good business. Whatever the label, it makes sense for organizations to cultivate a work environment where employees rally around a shared objective.