President of fast-growing Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing dies of COVID-19
Patrick William Kennedy was the fourth-generation president of three family-owned companies, an avid runner and an active participant in motorsports activities.
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Restaurants in ‘survival mode’ trim down their menu offerings
Offering less variety on their menus helps restaurants get by with fewer workers in the kitchen and makes replenishing food inventory simpler and cheaper.
Shake Shack gets funding, to return paycheck protection loan
The company was able to get extra funding late last week through an “equity transaction” and decided to “immediately return” the $10 million paycheck protection loan it obtained through the CARES Act.
Shake Shack, Potbelly among chains tapping small-biz funds
A review of regulatory filings shows that restaurant chains and companies in industries ranging from mining to manufacturing to cruise travel received large amounts.
Trump says he’s close to deal with Congress on more small business aid
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
While other colleges struggle, for-profit schools hope for revival
Any upswing would be an improvement for the industry, which reached its peak enrollment in 2010 before going on to lose half of its students by 2017.
Head of grocery group talks virus impact, shopping habits
Geoff Freeman, the CEO of the Consumer Brands Association, discusses a range of issues including the current status of supplies, protections for workers and customers’ shift away from organic food to packaged items like mac and cheese.
State reports increase in COVID-19 cases as testing hits high mark
The increase in reported tests was the largest seen in a daily state health department report since the beginning of the pandemic.
Hundreds of protesters demand Holcomb reopen economy
Indiana has been under a stay-at-home order since March 25, and on Friday Holcomb said he plans to issue a new executive order on Monday that extends the directive until May 1.
Indiana reports fewer new COVID-19 cases after 3 days of increases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday said that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 545, up from 519 the previous day—an increase of 26 deaths.
Indiana banks OK $7.5 billion in Paycheck Protection loans
The banks approved 35,990 individual loans for companies and organizations in Indiana before the program ran out of money.
Most Hoosiers with COVID-19 never go to the hospital
Health officials examined about 8,000 coronavirus cases in Indiana and found about one-third visited an emergency room and about a quarter were hospitalized.
Dow climbs 705 points; S&P 500 has second straight week of gains
The Dow Jones industrial average soared 3% on Friday and other market indexes showed solid gains as investors latched onto hope about progress in the fight against the coronavirus and a restart of the economy.
UPDATE: Governor plans to extend stay-at-home order until May 1
Indiana has been under a stay-at-home order since March 25. The first order covered a two-week period and was extended another two weeks with a more restrictive order on April 6.
Crisis tests Indiana’s public health wherewithal
For years, Indiana has struggled to get sufficient funds and equipment for its public health efforts. Now, it’s in the biggest health crisis in decades and is trying to make do with funding that ranks among the lowest in the nation.
New pressure on lawmakers as virus aid for small businesses hits limit
Lawmakers are struggling to break a stalemate over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request for a small-business program, stoking uncertainty about when additional support will be available in a key rescue program now exhausted of funds.
Indiana reports rising number of COVID-19 cases for third straight day
The 612 new cases are the most the Indiana State Department of Health has reported in its daily update since the beginning of the pandemic.
Stocks rise worldwide, lifted by hopes for virus progress
Gilead Sciences jumped 12% following a report that one of its drugs was reducing fevers in patients at a single hospital. Its stock began jumping in after-hours trading Thursday following the report’s release.
Relief checks are a lifeline for some, a cushion for others
The Treasury Department says about 80 million Americans received their payments as of Wednesday. Millions more have signed up to get direct deposit, and paper checks will be distributed starting later this month.
Glitches prevent rescue checks from reaching millions of Americans
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has instructed the Internal Revenue Service to get payments out as fast as possible, but numerous glitches are delaying payments and causing confusion.