Fishers-based software firm Emplify acquired for $50 million
San Francisco-based human resources software company 15Five Inc. said the acquisition of Emplify further boosts its employee-engagement and manager-enablement software platform.
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Indy-based Jobvite combined with two other recruiting software firms to form new company
The new firm will maintain the brands of the three companies—Jobvite, JazzHR and NXTThing RPO—as well as operations in their respective communities, the company said.
Indiana COVID-19 cases hit lowest mark since April 6
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 861 on Saturday to 893 on Sunday. Hospitalizations have risen 28.1% since April 1.
Apple plans $100M distribution center, 500 jobs near Indianapolis
The “state-of-the-art” distribution center in Hendricks County is expected to accelerate delivery times for Apple customers in Indiana and the rest of country.
IBJ Podcast: Pete The Planner says stimulus ahead ‘is going to blow people’s minds’
The U.S. economy is on the verge of potentially the greatest boom time of all time, according to Peter “Pete the Planner” Dunn. It will be fueled at least in part by the enhanced child tax credit, which is part of the American Rescue Plan stimulus package.
Cases down, hospitalizations up in daily COVID-19 report
The state said more than 1.73 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 2.28 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana’s COVID-19 case count rises by 1,127
The state reported 13 new deaths from COVID-19, increasing the cumulative total to 12,861.
Community development group LISC names Hampton executive director
David Hampton, the former deputy mayor of neighborhood engagement for the City of Indianapolis, will succeed Tedd Grain, who stepped down in December.
Indiana sees 1,124 more COVID-19 cases, five deaths
The state said more than 1.68 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday. More than 2.25 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indians allowed 25% Victory Field capacity in May, ink TV deal
The Indianapolis Indians this week announced separate deals that will put 35 of their games on TV and allow the team to play home games in May before a limited number of spectators.
Vogue teams with Holliday Park for outdoor concert series
The Vogue on Friday announced it was partnering with the Holliday Park Foundation for a weekend summer concert series called “Rock The Ruins,” with shows at at Holliday Park from June to September.
Indiana COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations tick up
The state reported four new deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, increasing the cumulative total to 12,844.
White House to offer new tax credit to help spur vaccinations
The tax change would provide a credit of up to $511 per day per employee for businesses with fewer than 500 workers to ensure that those workers or businesses don’t suffer a penalty by getting vaccinated.
Indiana reports 1,166 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
The state said more than 1.6 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday. More than 2.2 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
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State sees 733 more COVID-19 cases, eight additional deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 875 on Sunday to 891 on Monday.
Indiana announces $30 million grant program for hotels, entertainment venues
The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program is intended to help those businesses “largely excluded from other government assistance programs,” the state said.
Central Indiana homebuilders see busiest March since 2005
So far this year, 2,717 single-family building permits have been filed in the nine-county Indianapolis area, up 48% over the first three months of 2020.
Indiana tallies 770 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported 770 new COVID-19 cases, only the second time in 13 days that cases have fallen below 1,000 in the daily report. Case counts on Mondays, which rely on Sunday reporting, are often lower than the rest of the week. The seven-day moving average of positive cases […]
State sees increase of 1,041 COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths
The state said more than 1.56 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 2.16 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.