With rebranding, Indy’s largest private company launching first-ever ad campaign
The “refresh” aims to address a key challenge—public misperception as to what OneAmerica Financial actually does.
Susan Orr
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Experts say 2023’s sluggish venture activity could last well into 2024
According to PitchBook data, Indiana firms attracted $730.5 million in venture investments last year, down 2% from the $748.7 million they landed in 2022. The number of venture deals dropped 13%, from 188 in 2022 to 164 in 2023.
Struggling Alpine 4 jettisons subsidiaries
Alpine 4 Holdings Inc., whose subsidiaries include Indianapolis-based RCA Commercial Electronics, says it is struggling “with unparalleled challenges.”
Indianapolis-based angel investor group had banner year amid 2023 slump
VisionTech reported this week that it invested a total of $2.88 million into 18 different companies last year, representing an increase in both the number of deals and the total value of deals from 2022.
Cease-and-desist order issued against Carmel financial firm, CEO
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office has issued a cease-and-desist order against Carmel-based ReJoyce Financial LLC, its CEO Alexander Joyce, and two other parties.
Cummins joint venture selects Mississippi as site for battery plant
The joint venture, which includes Cummins and three other companies, was formed last year for the purpose of building a battery plant for commercial vehicles.
Local tech firm ShipSigma combining business, basketball in event next month
Carmel-based ShipSigma is hosting what it calls its ShipSigma Summit on Feb. 16-17, specifically timing the event to capitalize on the All-Star Weekend activities in Indianapolis.
UAW members overwhelmingly approve new contract with Allison Transmission
More than 81% of United Auto Workers Local 933 members voted Tuesday to ratify a new employment contract with Indianapolis-based Allison. The members had been working under the terms of a previous contract that expired in mid-November.
Local tech consulting firm Onebridge acquired by New Jersey company
Established in 2005, Onebridge is a data and anayltics consulting firm that serves the health care, life sciences, manufacturing, financial services and government sectors.
Once red hot, job market has cooled; unemployment still low
Employers are doing a lot less hiring than they were a year ago—a sign that the job market in Indianapolis, and nationwide, has cooled considerably.
Indianapolis-based Bloomerang acquires Florida-based software firm
Bloomerang, which offers software tools for not-for-profit organizations, says its acquisition of Florida-based Qgiv will help fuel growth.
500 Festival’s Mini-Marathon is losing OneAmerica as title sponsor
Indianapolis-based OneAmerica, which has been the Mini-Marathon’s title sponsor for the last 20 years, will end its sponsorship after this year’s race on May 4.
Zionsville-based 120Water lands $43M investment
The $43 million investment, by far the largest in 120Water’s eight-year history, will help the water management software company pursue some of the big opportunities that lie ahead, CEO Megan Glover says.
All-Star Weekend organizers promise fan-friendly vibes
Most of the 125,000-plus fans who are expected downtown for the NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 15-18 won’t be at the big game. But local residents and others without game tickets will still have plenty of opportunities to get in on the action.
IEDC, Indiana startups headed to CES show in Las Vegas
This will be the third straight year the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has attended the splashy CES tech trade show in Las Vegas. But this year, it will be bringing some special guests to provide first-hand accounts of the state’s startup-friendly culture.
Pacers sign uniform patch sponsorship deal with Fishers-based Spokenote
At Wednesday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Pacers will debut their new Spokenote patches, which feature a black-and-white QR code. No other major sports team has ever had a QR code on its jersey until now, the Pacers said.
Indianapolis-based Market Wagon acquires St. Louis company
Indianapolis-based Market Wagon, which offers home delivery of food and artisan items, has grown its customer base in the St. Louis area with the purchase of Find Your Farmer Inc.
2023 Newsmaker: Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey assumes role as company’s board chair
The company has notched several noteworthy accomplishments this year under Rumsey’s leadership.
2023 Year in Review: Lilly had a ‘big-deal’ year
Among other big dealmakers in 2023 was Hillenbrand Inc., Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. and Noblesville-based Helmer Scientific Inc.
Solar eclipse activities planned around Indianapolis and beyond in 2024
Communities and groups are planning events large and small for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, with a path of totality that will briefly plunge the Indianapolis area and much of the rest of the state into darkness.