Indianapolis-based Calumet to invest $2.7M in recently-acquired wax maker
Calumet, which acquired Muncie-based Paralogics LLC in March 2020, now says it plans to expand the facility and hire up to 20 more employees there by 2025.
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Fed’s Powell: There’s no returning to pre-pandemic economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the U.S. economy has been permanently changed by the COVID pandemic and it is important that the central bank adapt to those changes.
TSA extends mask rule for airline passengers into January
In recent days, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have reported that the increase in coronavirus infections has caused a slump in bookings beyond the usual slowdown that occurs near the end of each summer.
Indiana to continue extra unemployment payments despite winning appeal
The payments will continue because the state must give recipients a 30-day notice that they will stop, which extends past the scheduled Sept. 6 end of the federal pandemic unemployment programs, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said.
Cybersecurity company denies it ‘improperly accessed’ Indiana health records
Cybersecurity company UpGuard Inc. told IBJ that it was trying to help the Indiana Department of Health by notifying it of “leaked” data and “securing the information.”
Buttigieg and husband are parents
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay Cabinet secretary confirmed by the Senate, has announced that he and husband Chasten have become parents.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, death toll rising in Indiana
The state reported 2,726 new cases of COVID-19, the second-highest number of new cases since Jan. 23.
COVID contact tracing information of nearly 750K Hoosiers improperly accessed
The data included names, addresses, email addresses, gender identification, ethnicity and race information, and dates of birth. The state said no medical information was accessed.
Center Township Trustee seeking $4M for Mass Ave building in strangely quiet bid process
The trustee’s office issued a request for bids for the five-story building in one of downtown’s most attractive locations, but several developers and key players in the area told IBJ they weren’t aware the property was available.
State inspectors find no violations at St. Elmo related to employee’s COVID-19 death
The Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration, which launched an investigation at St. Elmo after an employee’s COVID-19 death, says it did not discover any violations and has closed the investigation.
Hardesty helped pave way for new market, bistro by Monon Trail
Breadworks, a Greencastle-based bakery and restaurant, is opening an outpost this fall at the former home of Locally Grown Gardens on 54th Street, thanks in large part to a strong connection with late Indianapolis chef Greg Hardesty.
Appeals court says state can halt enhanced unemployment benefits
A decision issued Tuesday by the Indiana Court of Appeals is allowing the state to again stop the federal enhanced unemployment benefits that Gov. Eric Holcomb had tried to end in June because he thought the extra money encouraged workers to stay out of the job market.
Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged
Economists think Americans are also shifting their spending from goods to services, things like haircuts or vacations, which are not included in Tuesday’s report. And rising prices for everything from food to washing machines might have checked spending.
U.S. factory production rebounds at fastest pace in 4 months
Overall, industrial production—which includes manufacturing, utilities and mining—posted a 0.9% increase, the best performance since a 2.8% surge in March.
High Alpha’s newest company offers discovery platform for marketing, sales
High Alpha said The Juice will provide the first on-demand hub for marketing and sales professionals to access, consume and organize leadership and educational content, including articles, podcasts, videos, ebooks and more material.
Sources: U.S. to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country.
Indiana’s governor backing schools on mask mandates
Indiana’s governor gave his support Monday to the growing number of school districts across the state issuing mask mandates for students and staff as they try to head off more COVID-19 outbreaks.
Envoy’s $52 million project agreement approved by Fishers City Council
A discussion of Fishers-based Envoy Inc.’s planned $52 million Highline project included questions about an elected official’s involvement. State Senator Scott Baldwin is Envoy’s CEO and a representative of District 20, which includes Fishers.
Race organizers look for answers after crash-filled Brickyard finish
Organizers will likely investigate whether the wear and tear of three days of practice, qualifying and racing on a rare crossover weekend with the IndyCar, NASCAR Xfinity and Cup series played any role in the chaotic finish.
Facemasks mandatory again at City-County Building, local courts
The judges said rising COVID-19 case numbers and a positivity rate that has risen to 10.5% have created a need for the order.