Q&A: Yoga studio owner grows as pandemic wreaks havoc
While her battle with cancer was difficult, Kristine Camron says, it wasn’t nearly as tough as the struggles she’s faced this year during the pandemic.
Pummeled by pandemic, CIB making ‘hard decisions’
But Executive Director Andy Mallon says he’s “very confident” the board will recover from not only the pandemic but also necessary spending cuts and financial hits over the next 18 months.
Experts aim to predict trajectory of COVID deaths in coming months
In the absence of a crystal ball, forecasting models offer the next best thing: a rough guide for people to guess when they might get back to something resembling normalcy.
Virtual road races aren’t attracting many runners—or much revenue—this year
For most races nationwide, including the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, participants run or walk on their own on a date and route of their choosing, rather than crossing a finish line amid a cheering crowd.
Lost convention business exceeds $535M, leading to further budget challenges
Overall, 340 groups, representing nearly 965,000 attendees, outright canceled their Indianapolis events this year because of the pandemic. The loss of business is taking a toll on the Capital Improvement Board’s revenue streams.
Lilly pushing ‘around the clock’ with FDA to get COVID-19 antibody treatment approved
Eli Lilly and Co. already has begun manufacturing the drug and expects to have 1 million doses by December, the executive in charge of COVID-19 research said Friday at IBJ’s Life Sciences Power Breakfast.
Indiana reports all-time daily high in new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday also reported 19 additional deaths from COVID-19, the 14th time in the past 17 days in which daily deaths have been in double digits.
Experts cite multiple reasons for lower worldwide COVID-19 death rates
Scientists are confident the change in death rates is real, but the reasons for it—and whether it will last—are a matter of intense debate.
Pence’s trip to Indianapolis to vote postponed for scheduling reasons
Pence’s staff said the change was meant to prevent burnout given his weekend schedule, travel plans next week and late-night arrival back in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening.
Indiana officials give some districts flexibility on length of school days
With the changes approved Wednesday, a few districts can offer longer school days to take advantage of in-person learning and cut back on e-learning days to help with planning.
Trump-Biden debate schedule uncertain after president’s infection
The chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates said the final debate, scheduled for Oct. 22, was still slated to go on as planned. But next Thursday’s debate could be gone, after the Trump team objected to the commission’s virtual mandate.
Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning protocols
Airbnb has been on a mission to clean up its image ahead of its initial public offering of stock, which is expected later this year.
COVID-19 relief pushes U.S. budget deficit to record $3.1T
The deficit at the end of fiscal 2020 equaled 15% of the U.S. economy, a huge gap that was the largest since the government undertook massive borrowing to finance the final year of World War II.
Trump, Pelosi say they’re back to negotiating broad relief package
There appears to be a new sense of urgency from the White House and some congressional Republicans to reach some sort of agreement amid signs the economic recovery is weakening.
Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for COVID-19
Experimental antibody drugs like the one President Trump was given and the one Eli Lilly is developing are among the most promising therapies being tested for treating and preventing coronavirus infections. Here’s how they work.
Indiana continues to see surge in COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported 16 more deaths from COVID-19, the 13th time in the past 16 days in which daily deaths have been in double digits.
M&A activity roars back from early-pandemic slowdown
Companies are taking advantage of seemingly good conditions for deal-making, including historically low interest rates that allow for cheaper debt, along with money sitting on balance sheets and in the private equity markets.
Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
President Donald Trump said Thursday he wouldn’t participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden after organizers announced it will take place virtually because of the president’s diagnosis of COVID-19.
Initial unemployment claims decline nationally, tick up in Indiana
Just more than half of the 22 million jobs lost to the coronavirus have been recovered, leaving the economy with 10.7 million fewer jobs than in February.
Pence, Harris clash under the shadow of surging pandemic
Seated at distant tables and separated by clear plexiglass barriers to help prevent infection, Pence, 61, and Harris, 55, arrived at the Salt Lake City debate as two of the most consequential running mates in recent history.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Indiana State Department of Health Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub Small Business Administration The SBA is making low-interest loans for working capital available to Indiana small businesses. Indiana Unemployment Information Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard Critical Industries Hotline(for business and industry only)
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