First Internet Bank promotes COO Lorch to president
David Becker, who founded the Fishers-based bank in 1999, will relinquish his role as president but remain at the bank as CEO and chairman.
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China slams U.S. curbs on solar materials as economic attack
The U.S. move is a potential hurdle for President Joe Biden’s ambition to promote solar power. Hoshine is one of the biggest global suppliers of polysilicon, a material used to make solar panels.
Fresh wave of rental help on way as eviction moratorium extended for ‘final’ time
Since IndyRent launched last July, it has provided $96.1 million in emergency rental assistance to help thousands of residents stay housed in the midst of the pandemic’s economic fallout.
Butler law professor takes over reins of Orr Fellowship
Hilary Buttrick comes to the Orr Fellowship, which connects high-caliber college grads with fast-growing companies, with a background in law and higher education. Most recently, Buttrick served as interim dean of Butler’s Lacy School of Business.
Pence defends his Jan. 6 actions in speech that also likened Trump to Reagan
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was proud that Congress reconvened the night of Jan. 6 to certify Joe Biden’s win even after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, which left five people dead.
Mind Trust fellows plan two new Indianapolis charter schools
An academy infused with Latino culture and a school focused on closing learning gaps plan to open in Indianapolis in 2022, joining the city’s expansive roster of charter schools.
Microsoft debuts Windows 11, first major update in 6 years
Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, which features sleeker visual features and is more open to third-party apps.
All big banks pass latest Federal Reserve ‘stress tests’
All 23 of the nation’s biggest banks are healthy enough to withstand a sudden economic catastrophe, the Federal Reserve said Thursday.
Nearly all COVID deaths in U.S. are among unvaccinated
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have plummeted from a peak of more than 3,400 per day on average in mid-January to fewer than 300.
Congress repeals Trump-era regulations on payday lenders
Congress on Thursday overturned a set of regulations enacted in the final days of the Trump administration that effectively allowed payday lenders to avoid state laws capping interest rates.
NCAA moving toward temporary patchwork solution to NIL issue
The latest strategy to provide clarity to a dramatic change in NCAA policy comes days after the Supreme Court handed down a ruling that left the association exposed to future legal attacks.
Lucy Luck loses license for Terre Haute casino before construction starts
The Indiana Gaming Commission voted Thursday not to renew Lucy Luck’s license for a planned casino in Terre Haute after it failed to complete financing for the project.
Big Red Liquors expands footprint with 15-store acquisition
Indianapolis-based Big Red Liquors, already the largest chain of package liquor stores in Indiana, plans to close on the acquisition of Cap n’ Cork early next month.
Infrastructure spending promises boost for industry
Plans to pump money into rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure could give companies that make machinery and materials a solid foundation for growth.
Greenwood mayor unveils latest designs for new sports complex
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers touted the city’s economic development and unveiled renderings for the 40-acre sports complex at his State of the City address.
Carlisle taking over Pacers for 2nd time after leaving Mavs
Rick Carlisle confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday he has agreed to return to the club he coached for four seasons from 2003-07. He led the Pacers to the Eastern Conference finals his first season.
Blo Blow Dry Bar chain entering Indiana with three Indy-area locations
The Canada-based hair styling chain specializes in wash and blow-dry services and special-occasion hairstyling. It has more than 100 locations, but none in Indiana so far.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 400
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported 230 new COVID-19 cases, marking the 22nd straight daily report with fewer than 500 cases.
U.S. jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as pandemic fades
The Labor Department said Thursday that jobless claims declined by 7,000 from the previous week, to 411,000. The number of weekly applications for unemployment aid has fallen steadily this year, from about 900,000 in January.
NinjaZone operator returning to Grand Park with new athletics facility
The company behind NinjaZone and Wright’s Gymnastics is set to build a 37,000-square-foot gymnastics, dance, preschool and athletics facility in Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.