With rebranding, Indy’s largest private company launching first-ever ad campaign
The “refresh” aims to address a key challenge—public misperception as to what OneAmerica Financial actually does.
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Gayle King, Stephen A. Smith, Rakim among celebs announced for events during All-Star Weekend
Four recently announced events—not formally affiliated with the NBA—are scheduled at the NCAA Hall of Champions, Madam Walker Legacy Center, Hinkle Fieldhouse and Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Street projects give Citizens Energy Group chance to replace lead pipes
When crews from the Indianapolis Department of Public Works open up the ground for some major street projects, Citizens Energy Group will use the opportunity to replace customer-owned lead service lines with updated infrastructure.
Biden administration to finalize scaled back regulations on gas stoves
The move, part of a broader effort to curb planet-warming emissions from household appliances, could prompt political backlash even though it reflects a compromise with U.S. manufacturers.
X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Swift began circulating widely last week on X. It’s made her the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and anti-abuse groups have struggled to fix.
Prisoners are part of hidden U.S. workforce linked to popular food brands
In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola.
ACA enrollment grows as Indiana unwinds Medicaid coverage
Nearly 300,000 Hoosiers secured health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace during the open enrollment period for 2024, part of the record 21.3 million consumers nationally utilizing the program for the upcoming year.
IBJ Podcast: RecycleForce founder on new HQ, hiring ex-offenders and his own story of second chances
Here’s how a kid from Winchester got involved in the drug trade, moved to Jamaica and became a straight-laced business leader, and then returned to Indiana to help ex-offenders restart their lives and make an honest living.
Delta was most punctual airline in 2023; Minneapolis-St. Paul had best record for airports
Most U.S. airlines were more punctual last year than in 2022, despite major challenges over the year with weather and technical glitches.
U.S., China officials to meet on curbing fentanyl supply
Chinese companies are still among the largest manufacturers of fentanyl precursors. The chemicals are sold to third-party markets, including Mexico, where they are used to manufacture synthetic drugs smuggled into the United States.
Congress aims to wind down COVID-era program rife with fraud, expand child tax credit
Congress wants to end a tax break meant to encourage businesses to keep workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. What was expected to cost the federal government $55 billion has instead cost it nearly five times that amount as of July.
Microsoft Teams outage blocks access, limits features for thousands of users
Users have complained of an inability to access the service, delays in sending and receiving messages, and issues displaying graphics.
Experts say 2023’s sluggish venture activity could last well into 2024
According to PitchBook data, Indiana firms attracted $730.5 million in venture investments last year, down 2% from the $748.7 million they landed in 2022. The number of venture deals dropped 13%, from 188 in 2022 to 164 in 2023.
Struggling Alpine 4 jettisons subsidiaries
Alpine 4 Holdings Inc., whose subsidiaries include Indianapolis-based RCA Commercial Electronics, says it is struggling “with unparalleled challenges.”
At Black Future Haus, the star will be innovation
Be Nimble Foundation will take over a downtown event space during NBA All-Star Weekend to create a tech and entertainment hub known as Black Future Haus.
Lawmakers want IEDC to disclose more information
As the Republican-led agency faces calls from critics for more transparency, legislators from both political parties have filed legislation aimed at requiring the job-creation agency to disclose more about its activities.
On the move: Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen focuses on building city and region
Chris Jensen, 39, became the city’s first new mayor in 16 years when he succeeded Republican John Ditslear in 2020. While the pandemic provided a roadblock, Noblesville has still experienced a flurry of development in the past four years.
Nate Feltman: IBJ Media’s new tagline reflects our values
“The best of business is in us” reflects that we are believers that business is a virtuous activity. Entrepreneurs create companies that develop lifesaving drugs, services that we enjoy, and jobs and economic stability for families. We have the pleasure of reporting on Indiana’s entrepreneurs, service providers, job creators and new products each and every day.
Inflation cooled further in December to just above Fed’s target rate
With inflation having dropped sharply after an extended period of gloomy consumer sentiment, Americans are starting to show signs of feeling better about the economy.
Butler picks next athletic director from 2010, 2011 Final Four teams
A former scholarship player for Brad Stevens, Grant Leiendecker returned to Butler University in 2023 after spending the previous four years in athletic department leadership roles at Marquette University.