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Technology, business and finance reporter and author of the #IBJtech newsletter

Orr joined IBJ in 2016. She’s been a reporter since 1995 and has worked at four newspapers in three states. Before moving to Indianapolis, she wrote for the Courier & Press in Evansville. When she’s not working, she enjoys cooking, travel and spending way too much time on Twitter.

Quick facts:

Go-to coffee order: Basic coffee with cream

Best book: “An American Tragedy” by Hoosier author Theodore Dreiser is a favorite. “I’d argue it’s THE Great American Novel,” she said.

Most used tech gadget: iPhone

Articles

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KeyBank to close 16 branches in central Indiana

The Ohio-based bank says no employees will lose their jobs, and that the closures are part of a strategic shift to make bankers more nimble and meet the expectations of people accustomed to online transactions.

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Kite Realty to unload up to $500M in properties

The Indianapolis-based retail real estate firm hopes to pay down debt, improve the quality of its assets and focus on preferred markets. Its shares fell on Wednesday after it revealed the plan and underwhelming quarterly results.

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Small firms put out for-sale signs

In central Indiana and nationwide, a number of small companies are changing hands right now—and for a variety of reasons. Among them: a strong economy, plentiful buyers and an aging population of owners who are eyeing retirement.

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Helium Comedy Club set for March opening

The club, which will be the chain’s fifth, will open with a headliner who was part of the Saturday Night Live cast. Also this week: Books & Brews, Sushi Boss and Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping.

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