Colts may look to sell souvenirs through vending machines
Locally based MainGate is testing the new NFL merchandise sales technique in Minnesota. Indianapolis could be next.
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Indiana slow to accept federal stimulus help
Under political pressure, Gov. Mitch Daniels’ administration has come late to the federal stimulus funds game. At best, the state will recover $24 million in reimbursements for money spent by not-for-profit agencies on services to the poor.
Surveillance trailblazer Exacq Technologies touts big clients, rapid growth
Clever adaptation of new technology has helped propel Exacq Technologies’ dizzying 1,624-percent growth rate in the last three years.
INSIDE DISH: Sales slacking, Smee’s owner seeks solutions
The recession, competition and maybe even familiarity have pushed Tim Smeehuyzen’s north-side haunt into the red.
Angie’s List snags $22.5 million investment
The Indianapolis-based consumer review and rating service said it will use the investment to expand its health and wellness consumer review product, as well as its coupon program, “The Big Deal.”
Owners enjoy Melody Inn’s niche as well-worn music venue
Since Melody Inn owners Dave Brown and Rob Ondrish bought the 38th and Illinois streets mainstay in 2001, they figure more than 7,000 bands have played on the 18-inch-high stage tucked just inside their front door.
Science, creativity key ingredients for Sun King brewer
Since its first tapping about 13 months ago, Indianapolis- based Sun King Brewing Co. has generated a noticeable buzz—pun intended—in the craft beer community.
New businesses follow the rooftops
Indianapolis and surrounding counties have continued to show growth in the number of businesses during the recession.
State entrepreneurship drags despite wealth of resources
What does Indiana have to show for the deluge of resources made available to would-be entrepreneurs in recent years—venture capital, angel investors, incubators and the like? Judging by the number of people taking the plunge into business ownership, not as much as might be expected.
Yats owners pull out of upscale bar downtown
Two weeks after the soft launch of the long-awaited restaurant and bar on the first floor of The Ambassador apartment building downtown, Yats Restaurants has pulled out of the enterprise, leaving partner Tom Megenhardt to go it alone.
INSIDE DISH: Sun King brewery blazes past initial sales goals
Founded in 2008, Indy's first production brewery in decades already has blitzed five-year goals and plans to ramp up capacity to as much as 12,000 barrels per year, says co-owner Clay Robinson.
Insurance seller chases music dreams with jazz label
Al Hall started Owl Studios in 2005 to promote local musicians and has expanded its roster of performers to 16.
Partnership gives Angie’s List members medical price info
Angie’s List has partnered with Tennessee-based Healthcare Blue Book to give its members price information before they receive medical care.
New Jersey fines Carmel company over dangerous toy
Indiana Novelty International, which does business as Kipp Brothers, was ordered to pay a $54,300 fine and reimburse the state’s investigative costs.
WOJTOWICZ: Be careful when locking in low loan rate
This may be a golden opportunity for small-business owners to lock in a low rate to finance expansion. But make sure you understand
the loan agreement.
Indianapolis-based Xylogenics licenses yeast strain to ethanol producer
Xylogenics claims its yeast strain, developed at the Indiana University School of Medicine, can increase yields and lower
costs of producing corn ethanol.
Gator Bowl signs contract with Indianapolis software firm
Locally based TRS provides customizable online registration to event managers across North America.
Reverie Estate buys another downtown Indianapolis apartment building
The prolific developer of urban apartments plans to turn the building into an affordable artists’ community.
Two Indianapolis firms make Inc. magazine list
The firms are among the 10 fastest-growing black-owned businesses in the nation.
New McGowan takes helm of insurance agency
McGowan Insurance was founded in 1930 by William McGowan, who led it until his death in 1977.