Indianapolis tech experts talk about the local industry
In a question-and-answer forum, leaders weigh in on topics ranging from tech transfer to the future of Aprimo.
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Six faces behind Indianapolis business Twitter handles
Meet the people who tweet for Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, AAA, Butler University and other local businesses.
Where are the wildly successful women entrepreneurs?
Men dominate in ownership of the fastest-growing companies and smash hits like Aprimo and Suros.
New state law to help young entrepreneurs
The measure calls for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to promote the ideas of students who graduate from entrepreneurship programs at state universities.
Indiana recovery well underway; up next, the expansion
By at least one key measure, Indiana is almost back to where it left off before the recession.
Organic-food delivery service growing its operations
Indianapolis-based Green B.E.A.N. Delivery planted a seed here four years ago, and now the organic food-shipping service is cultivating its own 60-acre farm in Sheridan.
Why job creation falters in Indiana
A Ball State prof says the media and politicians focus on the wrong things. As a result, entrepreneurship, and the Indiana economy, are suffering.
Bank seeks to foreclose on Polo Club restaurant
The south-side steakhouse is named in lawsuit stemming from a $1 million loan made to the former owners of a Steak & Ale restaurant at the location on South East Street.
INSIDE DISH: St. Elmo stakes out expansion plan
Co-owner Craig Huse's designs to create a 3,000-square-foot bar above the landmark eatery is just another example of Elmo's tradition-based evolution.
Hamilton County resource center aids entrepreneurs of all ages
Spun off from the Hamilton County Alliance as a separate not-for-profit in early 2010, the Entrepreneurship Advancement Center offers assistance to county residents who aspire to own a business.
High-end home audio gear will be made in Indiana
A team of former Klipsch Group engineers has spent the two years trying to infuse high-end home audio equipment with the all-in-one sophistication of a smartphone.
Entrepreneurship fallacies
You’re starting a business to set your own hours? You’re deluded, a blogger warns.
Indiana bill enhances rural areas for young entrepreneurs
A bill signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels will create a type of auction among rural communities for young entrepreneurs graduating from some universities in the state.
Growth funding drying up in Indianapolis
A key financial stepping stone for Indianapolis-area startups is dwindling, with no significant replacement on the horizon.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Startup a study in quick growth
Vicki Bohlsen explains how her solo PR firm with $25,000 in seed money grew to 14 employees with $780,000 in revenue in one year.
Self-funded plans draw small-firm interest
In the face of new health reform restrictions, expect more small employers to opt for self-funded health benefits, concludes a report this week from Indianapolis-based United Benefit Advisors.
Fountain Square staple Peppy Grill thrives on independence
The sign behind the counter at the we-never-close greasy spoon sums up its distinct personality: “Cows may come and cows may go, but the bull in this place goes on forever.”
Practical IT firm Formstack a quiet success
Formstack, the Indianapolis-based drag-and-drop form builder software firm, isn’t flashy like its California social-media-site sister Formspring, but it’s intensely practical for organizations needing contact forms, order forms and other online business tools.
Plastics specialist Genesis plays to eco-conscious market
Fortville manufacturer plans $3.3 million expansion
Bigger small-business definitions
The SBA wants to broaden the definition of a small business in 36 industries. Suddenly, 9,000 more businesses would be considered small.