Pandemic spurs consumers to flock to digital banking
But bankers say bricks-and-mortar branches are still important for a variety of reasons.
Liz Malatestinic: Bringing employees back to the office? Have a plan.
The business environment is still rife with uncertainty because of the pandemic, and employers need to be cautious as they contemplate bringing employees back into the workplace. There are a number of areas of concern.
Pandemic puts small hospitals in peril over Medicare advance payments
Indiana’s weakest and often smallest hospitals, usually with just a few dozen beds, might be only months from beginning the process of shutting their doors, industry leaders say.
Banks brace for bad-loan barrage by socking away millions
Amid the economic uncertainty—even though some banks express reasons for optimism—Indiana-based financial institutions are preparing themselves now for the losses that likely lie ahead.
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease official, said a quarter-million people have expressed interest in taking part in studies of experimental vaccines for the coronavirus.
Indiana reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths in 10 days
Statewide testing for COVID-19 has topped 8,000 in 16 of the last 18 days and exceeded 11,000 in six of the past nine days.
Work-from-home trend makes lumber a winner, paper a loser
While the demand for printing papers had been in slow decline before the pandemic, the magnitude of the drop during COVID-19 has been a surprise.
United States sinks another $2.1 billion into potential COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine prospect is based on the existing DNA-based technology that is used to produce Sanofi’s seasonal flu vaccine. It is one of several vaccines in development.
U.S. consumer spending increased 5.6% in June, but could be easing again
With confirmed viral infections rising in a majority of states, many businesses have had to pause their re-openings or close a second time and cut jobs, thereby putting consumers under renewed pressure.
U.S. wages, benefits grow at slowest pace in three years
With unemployment so high, workers who still have jobs have less ability to resist pay cuts or demand raises.
Amazon’s virus stumbles have been boon for Walmart, Target
Former and current Amazon executives who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly say no company could fully prepare for the crush of orders stemming from a global pandemic.
Trump offers, but Democrats reject short-term fix for $600 jobless benefit
Democratic leaders panned the idea in late-night talks at the Capitol, opting to keep the pressure on for a much more expensive and sweeping bill.
IPS board delays return to classrooms until at least October
IPS struggled with the shift to remote instruction in March, but officials said they were taking steps to mitigate problems this time around.
Second U.S. virus surge hits plateau, but public health experts remain wary
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s foremost infectious-disease expert, said he’s worried about rising percentages of tests coming back positive in states like Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana.
Dunkin’ to close 800 U.S. stores as pandemic hurts sales
The 800 stores represent 8% of Dunkin’s U.S. footprint but just 2% of its sales.
Pfizer executive targets end of year for COVID-19 vaccine
The developers said they have the potential to manufacture up to 100 million vaccine doses by the end of this year and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.
Analysis: Did third of economy really vanish in just three months?
The Commerce Department reports quarterly GDP at an annual rate to allow easy comparisons to other time periods. Remove the annualization, and we see the economy contracted a still-abysmal 9.5%.
If we’ll be learning and working from home this fall, August is the month to take charge of decluttering
Organizing can empower you and your family to take control of your immediate surroundings; ideally, it will increase productivity, lower stress levels and save money.
Indiana COVID-19 cases hit second-highest mark as testing rises
Indiana has now seen more than 65,000 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Global numbers have surpassed 17 million.
Marion County health officials cap middle, high school capacity at 50%
Marion County Public Health Department Director Virginia Caine also recommended that high-risk teachers and students be allowed to opt out of in-person instruction.
Resources
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)
877-820-0890
covidresponse@iedc.in.gov State’s virus-related executive orders State plan to reopen Indiana