Indy firm uses midcontinental advantages to build underwater photo gear
Compared to coastal competitors, Ikelite Underwater Systems enjoys the affordability and the manufacturing concentration in Indiana.
Taylor Wooten
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Mayor’s $1.4B proposed budget includes property tax credits for homeowners
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett introduced his 2023 city budget to the City-County Council on Monday evening, highlighting priorities of property tax relief, violence reduction, infrastructure improvements and education.
Black kitchen incubator opens in City Market after $150K grant
The SOUL of the City Kitchen Incubator in City Market provides stocked kitchens and resources for Black restaurant start-up owners.
Black quality-of-life initiative doles out $21M in grants
The National Urban League has selected 40 organizations in Marion County to receive more than $21 million in grants through the new Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative, it announced this week.
Bill amendment lets AG step in when local prosecutors won’t enforce law
The amendment has potential ramifications for Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, a Democrat who has announced that he will not prosecute cases involving abortion or possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Pandemic brings yearning for immersive internships
Two years after COVID-19 shutdowns, companies, students and professionals are still deciphering how to move forward with workplace changes, including the internship experience.
Council committee OKs $250,000 for meeting closed captioning
A proposal approved this week by a City-County Council committee calls for allocating funds to make broadcasts of Indianapolis and Marion County government events more accessible to deaf, partially deaf and Spanish-speaking residents.
Local not-for-profits receive $260K in family homelessness grants
The funds will allow Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis to expand its apartment shelter program and support The Learning Tree’s tenant advocacy program.
Experts say shopping malls face tough balance to maintain safety
Experts say shopping center landlords have adopted extensive safety measures over the years to try to prevent mass casualty events, but going overboard with security can discourage business.
Council receives pushback over charitable food distribution proposals
A City-County Council proposal regulating charitable food donations sparked controversy Monday night, leading the group to delay the public hearing.