New ed-tech accelerator announces its first four participants
The program, a joint effort between Butler University, Indianapolis-based TechPoint and Wisconsin-based gener8tor, offers $100,000 investments to each of the participating companies.
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Authenticx, Tenon Software among 2024 Mira Awards winners
TechPoint named its 2024 Mira Awards winners Friday night. The program, which honors achievements in Indiana’s tech sector, recognized 18 winners, including nine from the Indianapolis area.
Giving a ‘hand up’: Special purpose credit programs gain traction with local lenders
SPCS is a tool that a growing number of lenders are adopting to help improve credit access for underserved groups.
They have been around since the 1970s, but they’ve recently become a lot more popular.
TechPoint exploring launch of AI-focused networking group
TechPoint has secured a $50,000 cash prize from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help with this effort.
Baseball star Alex Rodriguez announced as Rally conference speaker
Business executive and baseball analyst Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be among the keynote speakers at this year’s Rally innovation conference in Indianapolis, organizers announced Tuesday.
First Farmers Bank & Trust to open Carmel branch
Converse-based First Farmers Bank & Trust, which opened a loan production office in Carmel last year, now plans to operate a full-service branch in the city’s Arts & Design District.
Visit Indy sells software platform to Pennsylvania firm
The convention and tourism group says it expects to see considerable cost savings over time from the sale of Jupiter, its customer relationship management software platform.
ReJoyce Financial evicted from Carmel office
It’s the latest in a series of blows for ReJoyce and CEO Alexander Joyce, who gained attention locally through his frequent informercials but has faced numerous legal problems in recent years.
Indiana’s tech sector saw boost in venture investing activity in 1Q, report says
Indiana’s tech companies landed a combined $348.8 million in venture funding last quarter, which was the strongest first-quarter activity since recordkeeping began in 2015, TechPoint says.
Merrillville-based Centier Bank expanding in Indianapolis market
Merrillville-based Centier Bank, which entered the Indianapolis market in 2011, is in the middle of a local growth spurt that includes three new branch locations and three additional relocations by early next year.
FullBeauty Brands faces patent litigation over swimsuit styles
FullBeauty Brands, which has its mail-order business in Indianapolis, is facing a lawsuit from a competitor who alleges several of FullBeauty’s swimsuits infringe on the competitor’s patented designs.
Companies seek liability protection for top execs
A growing number of companies in Indiana and elsewhere are hoping to offer new legal protection for top executives following a 2022 change in Delaware’s corporation law
Tech firm MadeLabs moves from Chicago area to Fishers, eyes local growth
MadeLabs serves software-as-a-service companies and does everything from building software products for clients to helping them integrate or modernize their existing products.
Expect eclipse traffic on Monday, Indianapolis officials say
At least 100,000 people are expected to visit Indianapolis for Monday’s solar eclipse and they should expect traffic delays, officials said Thursday. Planners advise choosing a location to watch the eclipse and staying in that spot Monday.
Old National places CFO on leave following criminal charges
Evansville-based Old National Bank disclosed Monday that it has placed its chief financial officer, Brendon Falconer, on leave. Falconer was charged last week with two counts of felony child molestation.
Startup founder’s gesture surprises Chase employee
Hetal Retail, an early-stage software developer based in New York City, has an unusual connection to the Hoosier state—its name was selected in part to honor the Indianapolis bank employee who helped the company get off the ground.
Lafayette-based co-working group offering entrepreneur training in Indianapolis
The seven-week program, called MBXax, covers topics including sales and marketing, business models, product/market fit and go-to-market strategies.
Online marketing firm Pneuma planning to relocate from Denver to Fishers
Online marketing firm Pneuma Media LLC plans to hire 26 people over the next five years, the company announced Tuesday.
Business personality Marcus Lemonis to speak at 2024 Rally conference
Rally, which debuted last year, is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and educators from a variety of business sectors.
Businesses prepare for eclipse-related complications, disruptions
Some local workplaces’ plans include everything from shifting delivery and staffing schedules to paring back operations to working remotely—or even taking the day off.