Cummins’ new CEO says climate change presents ‘growth opportunity’
Jennifer Rumsey, who was named the first woman CEO in Cummins’ 103-year history, said addressing climate change remains a key priority for the company.
Women in Business
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Women’s share of exec jobs falls for first time in years, study finds
The stalling of women’s progress in the upper echelons of corporate America is “troubling,” said Ellen Kossek, professor of management at Purdue University. “We’re moving backward,” she said.
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Only quarter of Indy not-for-profits have female leaders
And that’s despite the fact that 73% of all not-for-profit employees are female, according to Philadelphia software developer DonorPerfect.
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Head of KAR’s fast-growing TradeRev unit resigns
One of central Indiana’s most prominent female executives plans to step down from Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. two years after taking over a new business unit for the company.
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Not-for-profit promoting tech careers for women hires executive director
Melissa Jacobs cited her background in corporate sponsorship as an opportunity to grow the group’s corporate funding and develop partnerships with local organizations.
Women-led race team gearing up to run in Indianapolis 500
A new IndyCar racing team dedicated to giving women opportunities to work in motorsports has submitted an entry for this year’s Indianapolis 500. Simona de Silvestro, the 2010 Indy 500 rookie of the year, will drive the No. 16 car.
EDITORIAL: Firms must address abuse
It’s long past time that executives in every company across the country take the issue of sexual harassment seriously.
Unprecedented push underway to advance women in tech
Efforts to increase and support the ranks of women in technology jobs are emerging in Indianapolis and helping put a spotlight on gender imbalance in the industry.
The Interview Issue: Billie Dragoo
Founder of RepuCare, a 200-employee medical staffing company, Billie Dragoo has become one of central Indiana’s most fervent advocates for women. She’s a past CEO and board chairwoman of the National Association of Women Business Owners and co-founder of the Indiana Conference for Women.
Conference frustration leads to business that helps companies pick best events
In January, Kristin Eilenberg launched Lodestone Insights and has built up a team of 15 people feeding a searchable, sortable database of more than 4,100 conferences around the world.
Salvage shop rescues industrial, medical antiques
Society of Salvage, a 2-year-old shop on downtown’s east side owned by Sandra Jarvis, has carved out an unusual niche in the salvage industry by unearthing industrial equipment and medical oddities from old buildings and factories.
‘Collaborative economy’ startup links clients with marketers
Startups that tap the so-called gig economy, including ride-hailing powerhouse Uber Technologies Inc., have mostly targeted consumers. But a former Salesforce.com employee has launched one aimed at businesses—and she’s off to a solid start.
Research shows benefit of women in startup management teams
Recent research has found that high-growth startups with women on their management teams outperform those with all-male teams—a discovery that has spurred several central Indiana organizations to step up efforts to boost gender diversity.
Popcorn retailer launches building expansion in Broad Ripple
Just Pop In, which has been a fixture on Guilford Avenue since 2003, will consolidate the store with kitchen and packaging operations a few blocks north as part of a major construction project.
Young Whitestown leader puts stamp on growing town’s canvas
Lauren Bailey, 24, the town’s first director of planning, is responsible for envisioning what the fastest-growing community in the state could look like in five to 10 years.
Ellspermann endorses Fiorina in presidential race
Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has picked up some support in Indiana as Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann has agreed to serve as co-chair of her campaign in the state.
Huntington leaving IPL’s top job to join OneAmerica
Kelly Huntington, president and CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light Co., has stepped down to become senior vice president of enterprise strategy at OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc., the companies announced Thursday.
‘Benefit corporation’ offers new path for firms that see past profit
Indiana might not seem like fertile ground for growing socially responsible companies, but a new state law, coupled with local interest in national certification services for such firms, is tilling the field.
Fisher hopes to capitalize on recent IndyCar success
Carpenter Fisher Hartman Racing’s first one-two IndyCar finish could put Sarah Fisher in a position to take her team to a new level.
Indiana’s top power provider appoints new president
Duke Energy Indiana has filled its president’s position from within, elevating Melody Birmingham-Byrd to the electricity provider’s top spot.
CHAMPION OF INNOVATION: Mom builds business around homemade tube-feeding food
Julie Bombacino developed a nutritional food blend for her disabled son that’s now turned into a full-fledged business producing packets for people who need feeding tubes to eat.
CHAMPION OF INNOVATION: Consultant helps companies see green in ‘green’
Vasiliki ‘Vicki’ Keramida isn’t big on multitasking. A nationally recognized environmental engineering expert, she believes the only way to find innovative solutions to a Big Problem is to give it your undivided attention.
LANGHAM: Will drones disrupt logistics?
With e-commerce growing at an exponential rate, and with economic factors such as truck driver shortages, it makes sense to look at how drones can be used as an asset in logistics and distribution.