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Sun King brewing another round of growth
September 22, 2012
Greg AndrewsAfter just three years in business, Sun King finds itself the second-largest brewer in Indiana, behind only Three Floyds Brewing
Co. in Munster, which produces about 23,000 barrels and also is growing quickly.
MoreEvent-planning vet Maribeth Smith has impressive resume
September 22, 2012
Scott OlsonMaribeth Smith’s introduction to the world of event planning sure was a doozy—coordinating the city’s first
significant Final Four in 1991. In the 20 years since, Smith has planned some of Indianapolis’ biggest soirees, highlighted
this year by several events surrounding the Super Bowl, which helped cement her status as one of the city’s leading
meeting planners.
MoreStudy: Indiana tax code discourages small businesses
September 15, 2012
Associated PressA new study of Indiana's business tax structure suggests the state's tax code discourages the small, home-grown businesses
often considered the engines of job creation.
MoreMillerWhite signs slew of new clients in last six months
September 15, 2012
Marketing firm lines up almost two dozen clients, most of them based in Indiana.
MoreHoosier Momma growing sales, ambitions
September 15, 2012
Seller of Bloody Mary mix adds new concoctions, broadens distribution to seven states.
MoreNew rules open door to ads for private placements
September 15, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinIn accordance with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission will lift the long-standing
ban on “general solicitation” of unregistered securities.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Film fest chief zooms in on fundraising
September 14, 2012
Mason King
What "Twilight Zone"-ish connection does the founder of Heartland
Truly Moving Pictures have to its new HQ? What tearjerking moment did he share with a major donor? How did he calm an infuriated
Hollywood director? Jeffrey Sparks is ready for his closeup.
Game maker Fundex files for bankruptcy reorganization
September 11, 2012
Scott OlsonThe once high-flying Fundex is seeking to reorganize under the protection of bankruptcy as the lawsuits against the Plainfield-based
company continue to pile up. Fundex lists assets of nearly $1.5 million and liabilities of $8.9 million.
MoreReal estate firm's niche is commercial Hispanic clients
September 8, 2012
Dan HumanReal estate entrepreneur Kelli Membreno, a bilingual native of northern Indiana, has built a business on helping Hispanic
entrepreneurs navigate the barriers of language and American business customs.
MoreNew company focuses on making football helmets that reduce concussions
September 1, 2012
Anthony SchoettleBill Simpson, famous for pioneering multiple advances in auto-racing safety, has turned his attention to a new sport. His
new company, SGH Helmets, is making a football helmet that Simpson hopes will help prevent concussions.
MoreWOJTOWICZ: Lenders need financial statements to protect investment
August 27, 2012
Jean WojtowiczThe bank needs to know how your business is doing right now (usually the most recent 30 or 60 days), rather than rely on your
current year’s tax return that may have aged several months.
MoreRemodeling rebounds as homeowners opt to fix what they have
August 25, 2012
Cory SchoutenMore homeowners are taking the plunge on pricey home remodeling projects—ranging from kitchens, bathrooms and basements
to outdoor living areas and whole-house makeovers—after a roughly five-year lull that began with the housing downturn.
MoreSmall firms using social media to tighten ties to customers
August 25, 2012
Andrea Muirragui DavisMore small businesses are turning to technology to connect with clients. Nationwide, over half of firms with fewer than 100
employees use social media, according to a 2012 survey from research firm SMB Group Inc.
MoreCarmel ad shop FatAtom prospers by defying norms
August 25, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIn a time when many local, regional and national ad firms have been forced to downsize, FatAtom Marketing has seen its revenue
increase from $180,000 in 2008 to a projected $1.25 million this year, CEO Todd Muffley said.
MoreSix from Indiana make top 500 on Inc.'s fastest-growing list
August 21, 2012
IBJ StaffA half-dozen Indiana companies were ranked in the top 500 in Inc.'s annual list of the the nation's fastest-growing
private companies, but only two are from Indianapolis.
MoreLocal distillers produce Indiana sorghum spirit
August 18, 2012
Ellen KobeTwo central Indiana entrepreneurs are making a new spirit from an old crop—supplied largely by an Amish farmer who doesn’t
drink alcohol. The product is Sorgrhum, a distilled liquor made from the syrup of sweet sorghum, a stalk-like grain used as
a sweetener before sugar cane became widely available.
MoreTechPoint plans summit, entrepreneurial bootcamp
August 18, 2012
The first-ever Indiana Entrepreneurial Bootcamp will only be open to the first 100 who register.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Music promoters grow gig schedule
August 15, 2012
Mason King
In four years since begging indie acts to hit Indianapolis, MOKB Presents has become a ubiquitous name
on the city's marquees. The concert-promoting duo expects to have a hand in 150 shows this year, a 50-percent increase
from 2011.
Former chamber head Dorson joins startup ViewYou
August 11, 2012
Dan HumanStartup ViewYou, which launched in October 2011, provides matchmaking services for job-seeking college students and companies
with open positions.
MoreSlingshot SEO branches out after Google throws it for a loop
August 11, 2012
Chris O'MalleySearch-engine optimization remains part of Slingshot SEO’s name. But one of the region’s fastest-growing tech
companies is abruptly shifting strategy—in part because changes by Google have undercut its core business.
MoreDog treat startup wins challenge
August 11, 2012
Self-proclaimed “foodie” Sherri Campbell knew she was onto something when she started making frozen treats for
her three dogs, but even she didn’t expect to win the inaugural Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge.
MoreMarketing software firm CIK plans to expand, add 57 jobs
August 6, 2012
CIK Enterprises LLC, a marketing software and services firm, plans to add the jobs by 2016. The company will continue to lease
a 30,000-square-foot facility on the city’s west side.
MoreFarmers to get advice on coping with crop losses
August 5, 2012
Associated PressIndiana farmers worried about what to do with their withered corn crops will gather in Vigo County this week to discuss crop
insurance, cattle feeding options, and other topics related to the drought. Purdue University agricultural experts say some
crops already are beyond saving.
MoreWeb startup aims to connect private businesses, investors
July 28, 2012
Andrea Muirragui DavisPrivate firms that need to raise relatively modest amounts of capital have a hard time finding money. Now three Indianapolis
entrepreneurs think they have the answer: crowdfunding. Individuals make small investments that are aggregated to fund a business.
Indianapolis-based Localstake wants to be the matchmaker.
MoreFirm gives college kids the opportunity to run a painting business
July 28, 2012
Ellen KobeStudent Development Co. helps college students run Textbook Painting businesses, to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.
Thirty students in seven states are participating this summer, including 10 student entrepreneurs in Indiana.
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Many serial killer types and psychopaths work as lowly bureaucrats, just waiting to impose their wrath on a powerless person, child, or pet. Don't forget, the BTK killer was a dog catcher.
If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.