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Protecting Seniors From Fraud
Anyone of any age can get scammed, but seniors make the easiest targets. Each year they lose billions of dollars to scam artists, friends, and too often, family members. Knowing the facts and how to react when a fraudster comes calling can reduce the likelihood of being victimized. Here's a scenario that's becoming all too common: You worked hard during your career to save for retirement. Now you're ready to enjoy traveling, volunteering, and time with the grandkids.
Markland Mall Wraps-Up Renovations
KOKOMO - Significant renovations to Markland Mall in Kokomo are complete. Mall Manager Megan Earnest says improvements to the Howard County staple involve new entrances, upgraded restrooms and public seating. WP Glimcher (NYSE: WPG), which is headquartered in Maryland and spun-off from Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG), owns and manages Markland Mall. Its portfolio includes more than 120 properties.
IU to Celebrate New 'Maker Space'
BLOOMINGTON - The Indiana University School of Education is getting ready to celebrate the opening of its Make Innovate Learn Lab. The lab, also known as the MILL, provides opportunities for students and faculty who are involved in the maker movement. "The maker movement is a national and international movement that is about using tools and materials to make and build things," said Kylie Peppler, associate professor of learning sciences in the School of Education and director of the lab.
Purdue Honors Patent Recipients
WEST LAFAYETTE - The Purdue Research Foundation has honored nearly 80 Purdue faculty and staff members for patents earned in the 2014-2015 academic year. The organization also named biomedical engineering professor Sherry Harbin the winner of its 2015 Outstanding Commercialization Award. Harbin has earned nearly 100 patents through her innovations. She is the founder of GeniPhys Inc., and has developed self-assembling collagen materials used to create 3-D tissue and organs outside the human body.
Hill-Rom Merger Closer to Completion
BATESVILLE - Batesville-based Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRC) says it has crossed a major regulatory hurdle in its proposed $2 billion merger with Welch Allyn Inc. of New York. The deal has received antitrust clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. The deal is on pace to close by the end of September, at which point, the company's headquarters will officially be located in Chicago.
DCS Appoints Assistant Deputy Director
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
General Motors Contributes to United Way Allen County
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
Caregiver Homes of Indiana Promotes Director
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
United Way Names New Board Members
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
Damar Services Adds Board Member
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
ISU 'Dreams' of Major Sports Facilities Improvement
TERRE HAUTE - When Indiana State University developed a master plan for its campus, it didn’t include sports and athletic facilities. That’s about to change. The university this week revealed a major plan for their sports facilities, according to a report from The Tribune Star of Terre Haute.
State Revenues Continue Higher in September
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
Central Indiana Red Cross Names Executive Director
CENTRAL INDIANA - The American Red Cross has named Britt Sutton the new executive director for its Central Indiana Chapter. Sutton previously served as the director of policy for the Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services, specializing in administrative law and policy composition for the Indiana Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver programs.
Grow Wabash County Launching $1M Campaign
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
Slow Harvest in Indiana, Mixed Yield Estimates
INDIANAPOLIS - As fall harvest rolls along across the Corn Belt, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its predictions of the size of the nation’s corn and soybean crops. In Indiana, the data shows the state’s corn yield has improved, while soybeans dropped over the past month. Based on conditions as of October 1, the corn crop in Indiana saw the statewide average yield climb one bushel to 162 bushels an acre from the September 1 forecast.
Black Expo Bringing Gary Model to New Charter School
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Black Expo Inc. is teaming up with the Indianapolis-based GEO Foundation to open its first school next year. The foundation says the school will be located at IBE's new headquarters on the east side of Indianapolis and use the same college immersion model as the foundation's 21st Century Charter School in Gary.
Purdue Board Approvals Include Betting Ban
WEST LAFAYETTE - The Purdue University Board of Trustees made several approvals this week, ranging from a sports betting policy to President Mitch Daniels "report card." The trustees approved the adoption of a sports wagering policy which bans faculty, staff and non-athlete students across the university system from gambling on sporting events involving any Purdue teams, coaches or student-athletes.
Notre Dame to Host Presidential Debate
SOUTH BEND - For the first time in its 176-year history, the University of Notre Dame will host a U.S. presidential debate. Set for September of next year, the debate will be the first for the 2020 general election and will take place at the Joyce Center on the South Bend campus. The Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has sponsored all general election presidential and vice presidential debates since 1988, announced the decision Friday.
Charity Employee Charged With Fraud
CARMEL - A former employee of Carmel-based national women's fraternity Zeta Tau Alpha is accused of stealing donations to the ZTA Foundation. Christina Short, 43, of Speedway, faces charges of wire fraud in a multi-year scheme to steal over $450,000 from the charitable foundation. Short was the financial coordinator and was responsible for receiving and depositing individual donations used for charitable purposes, like scholarships, education and promoting breast cancer awareness.
Free Business School Coming to Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - IUPUI and SOURCE River West Entrepreneurship Center in Indianapolis have partnered with the United Kingdom-based PopUp Business School to help would-be start-ups in Indianapolis to get their ideas off the ground. The two-week program is completely free and will run from October 21 through November 2 at the John Boner Neighborhood Centers.
Hope is Not a Plan
This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
Holcomb Awards $100M in Road Construction Funding
Perspectives Hope is Not a Plan By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach This is sobering. A local business broker in Indianapolis reports nine out of 10 business owners who want to sell are turned away. Of the one in 10 that does make it past the first analysis to sell, over half of those company owners don’t get the sale price they hope for or believe the business is worth. Bottom line, hope is not a plan if you want to sell your business.
White Foundation Gifts $16M for Catholic School Education
NORTHWEST INDIANA - Independent charitable organization the Big Shoulders Fund has received at $16 million gift from Bruce White, Founder and Chairman of Merrillville-based White Lodging, and his wife Beth. The funding will enable the organization to extend its programming to Northwest Indiana. Big Shoulders offers support to elementary and high schools that primarily serve students from low-income backgrounds.
Startup Week Fort Wayne to Kick Off
FORT WAYNE - Startup Week Fort Wayne kicks off Monday. The five-day event aims to celebrate the growth of the city’s entrepreneur and startup communities while offering mentorship and networking opportunities. The event is open to the public and features 24 presentations and workshops at various locations in and around downtown. Startup Fort Wayne is in partnership with Techstars, a worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.
Notre Dame President Receives New 5-Year Term
SOUTH BEND - The University of Notre Dame Board of Trustees has elected Rev. John Jenkins to another five-year term as president of the University. Jenkins was first elected in 2005. He’s the 17th Holy Cross priest to serve in that role of the 176-year-old school. Jenkins’ fourth term will begin immediately following the end of his current term on June 30, 2020.
Analysts: Indiana Sports Betting Starts Strong
INDIANAPOLIS - After one month of legal sports gambling in Indiana, the state gaming commission says bettors placed $34.5 million in wagers, most of that going towards football, which accounts for 60 percent of the bets placed. Though sports betting is now legal throughout the state, the IGC says northwest Indiana, fueled by the Chicago market, attracted a majority of the wagering.
Life Science Companies Launch Information Source
INDIANAPOLIS - Seven life science organizations in Indiana have collaborated on a one-stop shop for information: INscience. BioCrossroads, Cook Regentec, Corteva Agriscience, Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Insititute and Roche Diagnostics teamed together to educate and engage about Indiana's $78 billion life sciences economy. The free app will deliver breaking news, career opportunities, videos and event information.
Purdue Foundry to Showcase First Accelerator Cohort
WEST LAFAYETTE - The Purdue Foundry is set to unveil its first cohort for the Double Down Experiment, which includes nine high growth businesses the organization says are ready to reach the next level. The Purdue Foundry is co-hosting The Big Show, to showcase the innovators and business builders selected for the program.
Defense Development Office Appoints Director
Danielle Chrysler has been named director of the Indiana Office of Defense Development. She is a member of the Indiana National Guard 215th Area Support Medical Company and previously served as chief operations officer and president of the Indianapolis-based National Center for Complex Operations.
City of Noblesville Promotes Smith
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Groundbreaking on Riverside Park Project
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Fishers to Break Ground on State Road 37 Project
FISHERS - A major project focusing on improving traffic flow will break ground Monday. Hamilton County and the city of Fishers will also launch 37Thrives, an initiative to support businesses in the area during the State Road 37 Improvement Project. Staring this month, the project will begin to address the traffic congestion and public safety challenges along the State Road 37 corridor from 126th Street to 146th Street.
Hicks: 'Economy is Rapidly Decelerating'
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Hoosier Hotels Among Finalists for Awards of Excellence
WEST BADEN - Three Indiana hotels have been named as nominee finalists for a chance to be honored among the best in the world. Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide has included West Baden Springs Hotel, the Morris Inn at Notre Dame and Jeff Lane at French Lick Resort as nominees for respective awards in its list of 2019 Awards of Excellence recipients. West Baden Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort is nominated for the Best Historic Hotel with 201-400 guest rooms for 2019.
Notre Dame to Build New Residence Hall
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Indianapolis, EmployIndy Identify Resources for Displaced Workers
INDIANAPOLIS - With the recent announcements of several plant closings in and around Marion County, the City of Indianapolis wants to make sure it has resources in place to aid displaced workers. The city says it is working with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and EmployIndy to provide career services to people who learned they are losing their jobs.
Bayer Layoffs to Begin, Nearly 200 Workers Affected
MISHAWAKA - One of the last facilities in Indiana with the name Bayer, a company deeply rooted in the northern part of the state, is moving forward with its previously-announced closing. The Germany-based pharmaceutical and agricultural company sent a WARN letter to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development saying that it will begin layoffs on November 8 at the customer logistics service center in Mishawaka.
IMS Gearing Up for Brickyard 400
SPEEDWAY - The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says despite the challenge of attendance, the Brickyard 400 continues to be a strong economic driver. The 26th running of the race takes place this weekend, serving as the crowning event for the regular season championship in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and setting the stage for the series playoffs. Doug Boles says the speedway is continuing to look for ways to bring more people to the track during race weekend.
Crawfordsville, Montgomery County Seek Marketing Plans
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Grissom to Host Air and Space Expo
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
IU Ventures Invests in Wireless Power Technology
BLOOMINGTON - A Chicago-based company that focuses on wireless power for a variety of uses, such as implanted medical devices, has received a $1 million investment from IU Ventures, a nonprofit organization that supports and invests in IU-affiliated innovation. The company, NuCurrent Inc, is run by Indiana University alumnus Jacob Babcock.
Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset
Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful. Now where does it go? Can you keep the wins coming? Emotions are high.
Patachou Foundation to Launch Food Fellowship
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis-based Patachou Foundation is launching a new venture targeting at-risk high school students. The foundation is working with Indianapolis Public Schools to create a food fellowship for students interested in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
Powderkeg Tech Culture Awards Spotlight
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis-based tech networking platform Powderkeg will present the inaugural Indiana Breakout Tech Culture Awards in September. In June, 50 Hoosier tech companies were named finalists for the awards, which include categories such as Overall Culture, Emerging Culture and Social Impact. This week, we spotlight five more finalists who talk about what culture means to their companies.
Penrod Arts Fair Returns to Indy
INDIANAPOLIS - One of the country's largest single-day arts fairs returns to Indianapolis this weekend. The nonprofit Penrod Society will Saturday host its 53rd annual Penrod Arts Fair at Newfields in an effort to raise funds to support arts organizations throughout the state. More than 350 artist exhibitions will be on display and Tim Haley, the 2019 Arts Fair chair for the Penrod Society, tells Inside INdiana Business the event aims to further the nonprofit's mission to provide grants.
Sharpen Technologies Hires New CEO, Adds Board Member
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Bayer Layoffs to Begin November, Nearly 200 Workers Affected
Perspectives Business Imprisonment and Owner Mindset By Bob Paden Owner, The Growth Coach Do you feel trapped in your business or leadership role? Do you feel, at times, that there is no “way out” or that there’s no one else who can help you? There’s a name for this (business imprisonment) and it’s curable. Here’s what we often hear. Someone started a business or took a leadership role years ago. The business has been built over several years to become what it is today. It’s successful.
Scotty's Ceases All Operations
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis-based Scotty's Brewhouse is closing its doors for good. Our partners at WTHR-TV report the majority owner of Scotty's and Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co. have ceased all operations over the weekend.
South Bend Ethanol Facility Acquired
SOUTH BEND - An ethanol production company in South Bend is under new ownership. Mercuria Investments US Inc. has acquired Noble Americas South Bend Ethanol LLC, though financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mercuria has renamed its newly acquired company to South Bend Ethanol LLC and plans to invest up to $30 million to improve efficiency and reliability at the facility, as well as expand production capacity.
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