Molecules are moneymakers for software firm Indigo BioSystems
Eli Lilly and Co. spin-off has landed new private investment and may double its work force this year.
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Indiana House OKs bill to ban texting while driving
Indiana drivers would not be allowed to send or read text messages on mobile phones under legislation that cleared the Indiana House on Tuesday.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Inside the mind of Scott Jones
Did the serial entrepreneur really "invent" voice mail? What's his tie to "Dr. Dunkenstein"? Why is lemonade so crucial? The CEO of ChaCha Search has answers.
Indiana mergers and acquisition ranged upward of $2.3 billion
Simon Property Group’s acquisition of Prime Outlets was the largest by an Indiana company in 2010.
Uptick in M&A activity suggests a turnaround
Fourth quarter helps to bolster 2010 deal-making.
ChaCha lands $3M investment
The Carmel-based company said the latest round of financing extends a $20 million investment it received in October to fund an expansion of its signature mobile service.
Brightpoint to re-enter the Polish market
Indianapolis-based Brightpoint Inc., which helps cell phone makers manage their supply chains, said Wednesday that it is re-entering Poland, a market it exited two years ago at the height of the global downturn.
UPDATE: Biden touts advanced vehicles in Greenfield
Vice President Joe Biden was in Greenfield, about 25 miles east of Indianapolis, on Wednesday morning to visit an EnerDel plant that received a $118.5 million Recovery Act grant in 2009 to expand its lithium-ion battery production.
Brightpoint exec Fivel leaving for Simon Property Group
One of the top executives at Brightpoint Inc. is leaving the Indianapolis-based cell phone distributor to take a similar position at Simon Property Group.
Interactive Intelligence shares jump on fourth-quarter earnings forecast
The maker of contact center software said it expects to report fourth-quarter revenue of $49 million to $51 million, compared with $35.9 million for the same quarter last year.
Local tech consultant to expand, add 60 jobs
Indianapolis technology firm MMY Consulting Inc. will spent $700,000 to expand its local operations, economic development officials said early Wednesday, nearly doubling its staff over the next four years.
Brightpoint will handle supply chain for Allied
Brightpoint said it will take over direct sales of Allied Wireless, as well as billing, shipping of equipment and other functions.
Verizon to start selling iPhone next month
Verizon Wireless made the long-awaited announcement Tuesday that it will start selling a version of the iPhone 4 on Feb. 10, giving U.S. iPhone buyers a choice of carriers for the first time.
Interactive Intelligence expecting strong earnings
Indianapolis-based business-communications software firm said it is expecting higher profit and revenue for both the fourth quarter and fiscal 2010. Lucrative product orders in the fourth quarter should help boost earnings.
Audiovox agrees to buy local speaker maker Klipsch
Audiovox said in a statement, though, that the deal is “subject to a number of contingencies.” Indianapolis-based Klipsch was founded in 1945 and has 130 local employees.
Marion, Ind., chain balloons to 620 mobile-phone stores
The chain’s growth got a boost last year when it landed a deal to operate 164 cellular shops inside HHGregg stores.
Brightpoint expansion includes three buildings
The distributor of wireless devices has completed its purchase of a 533,000-square-foot facility in the AllPoints Midwest business park in Plainfield and is leasing a 200,000 square-foot building, also in Plainfield.
Broadband provider sends troubling financial signals
Omnicity Corp. is a half-year behind in payments to a Muncie lender and faces several lawsuits over unpaid bills from companies it acquired.
ALTOM: Does Bing have a chance of catching Google?
I can’t help it; every time I see the Microsoft search engine “Bing,” I hear Bing Crosby’s voice crooning in my head.
WEB REVIEW: Padding out the functions on your new iPad
Judging by the action at the local Apple store, I think it’s safe to assume that many of you rang in 2011 with a new iPad. Here are some things to do with it.