Veterans face challenges starting small businesses, but there are resources to help
Veterans own nearly 2 million small businesses that employ 5.5 million people in the U.S. Their numbers have shrunk, however, as the veteran population has aged.
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Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain coming to Indy market
The Human Bean, which opened its first shop in 1998, is coming to Westfield. The local franchisee said he’s scouting Hamilton County for more sites. Also this week: Noble Roman’s, Big Woods and more.
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Veteran groups join forces to push for legalization of electronic pull-tab gambling
The “Big Four” veteran organizations are forming the PlayIN for Charity alliance, which will advocate for enabling legislation in 2025.
Product-liability lawsuits against 3M can proceed, Indianapolis judge rules
Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies LLC’s recent bankruptcy filing won’t shield its corporate parent 3M Co. from the massive flood of product-liability lawsuits over Aeros’ military earplugs, a judge has ruled.
Indianapolis-based Aearo files for bankruptcy protection amid flood of lawsuits
Aearo Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week as a way to deal with the more than 230,000 product liability suits filed against the company and its corporate parent, 3M, in recent years over its now-discontinued Combat Arms earplugs.
‘A tipping point’: Government officials, health groups move to require coronavirus vaccines for workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday it would mandate coronavirus vaccines for its front-line workers, signaling what some experts believe could be a national pivot to such requirements.
Downtown Indy Inc. to boost temporary jobs for at-risk veterans with Lilly grant
A Downtown Indy Inc. program to train and employ at-risk veterans plans to triple its internship opportunities after receiving more than $1.8 million in grant funding from Lilly Endowment.
New $40M VA clinic set to open in summer 2021
The facility to be built off State Road 46 on Terre Haute’s east side will combine currently separate primary care and mental health clinics. It will be equipped to serve 10,000 veterans.
Buttigieg says he want to choose VA’s first female secretary
South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said female veterans and service members have been neglected, including on concerns about sexual harassment and women’s health. Women are the military’s fastest-growing subgroup.
Veterans’ suicide issue a priority for Trump administration, VA secretary says
Robert Wilkie, secretary of veterans affairs, told the American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday that the issue needs urgent attention.
UPDATE: Criminal probe opened into veterans’ agency mismanagement
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry confirmed the investigation Tuesday. Three agency employees recently resigned following media reports about the department.
Indy earplug maker is focus of veterans’ product-liability lawsuits
More than 200 current and former members of the military from multiple states have filed federal and state suits against the parent of Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies LLC in recent weeks.
Indiana OKs new rules for veterans agency after scrutiny
Indiana officials have approved new rules to rein in a state agency that awarded grants intended for struggling veterans to its own employees.
State’s VA director resigns amid assistance fund controversy
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday morning that he had accepted Jim Brown’s resignation, effective Dec. 28.
Congress OKs Trump bid to widen private care at besieged VA
Congress delivered a victory to President Donald Trump by expanding private care for veterans as an alternative to the troubled Veterans Affairs health system.
House OKs expansion of private care at VA, budget crisis fix
The House voted Wednesday to give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the Veterans Affairs health system, a major shift aimed at reducing wait times and improving medical care.
New VA clinics in works for Indianapolis, Terre Haute
The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to lease sites for the clinics in Terre Haute and the west side of Indianapolis for the clinics.
Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis
The heavy cruiser played a critical role in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before being struck by Japanese torpedoes.
Investor’s IRA helping to house down-and-out veterans
Using a self-directed Roth IRA account, John Gremling buys and sells property to rent out to tenants, including veterans seeking help from groups like Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana.
Bosma Enterprises files lawsuit over VA contracting changes
Indianapolis-based Bosma Enterprises and other groups on Wednesday sued the Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging the agency ignored a long-standing law when it changed contracting rules that give jobs to the visually impaired. Bosma said it stands to lose $36 million in annual revenue.
VA limiting new hiring as it aims to widen private care
The Department of Veterans Affairs is leaving thousands of positions unfilled, citing the need for a leaner VA as it develops a longer-term plan to allow more veterans to seek medical care in the private sector.