New rule aims to help consumers cancel subscriptions, memberships
The click-to-cancel rule went into effect Jan. 14, although sellers have until May 14 to comply.
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Indiana University to host sports innovation event in Indianapolis
This marks the first year for IU Elevate, which replaces a previous event called Weekend U. Although it’s an IU event, members of the public are invited to join. Here’s what you need to know.
Morgan County planners recommend approval for proposed data-center campus
The Morgan County Plan Commission on Monday decided to give a favorable recommendation for a rezoning request that would pave the way for a data center on a 391-acre site in the northern part of the county.
Carvana announces 200-job expansion at Plainfield site
Arizona-based used-car retailer Carvana says it intends to add inspection and reconditioning services at its auto auction site in Plainfield to establish what it calls a Megasite.
Will Indiana join a wave of states offering new retirement savings option?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 30% of private-sector workers do not have access to a defined-contribution retirement plan through their employer.
Data center developer eyeing 618-acre site in Hendricks County
Denver, Colorado-based Vantage Data Centers has submitted a rezoning request with the intent of building a large-scale data center with multiple tenants.
Cummins reorganizes alt-power business, reports full-year profit of $3.9B
Cummins said it reorganized its Accelera business unit because of a slowdown in demand for some of its alternative-fuel products.
391-acre data center project proposed for Morgan County
Acting on behalf of an unnamed developer and end user, the Morgan County Economic Development Corp. is seeking rezoning for a 391-acre site for the construction of a five-building data center.
Indiana has the juice to fuel surge in data centers
When it comes to large-scale data center activity, the Hoosier state has gone from what feels like zero to 60 in a little over a year.
Elevate Ventures introduces host committee for 2025 Rally conference
Elevate Ventures, the creator of the annual Rally innovation conference, says now that the event is in its third year the time was right to launch a host committee that will oversee event planning.
Trump administration’s proposed funding freeze causes uncertainty, delays in central Indiana projects
Although the White House’s planned federal funding freeze was temporarily paused by a judge late Tuesday afternoon and rescinded Wednesday, it’s already delaying some central Indiana-based projects.
Financial Center to absorb Post Office Credit Union in merger
Financial Center First Credit Union, which is among the Indianapolis area’s largest credit unions, plans to merge with the Indianapolis Post Office Credit Union.
Local dealmakers say 2025 should be a big year for M&A activity
The promise of a lighter regulatory environment from the Trump administration, lingering effects of the pandemic and a proliferation of would-be buyers all suggest 2025 will be a year of robust dealmaking.
New life sciences consortium aims to give Indiana researchers better access to health data
AnalytiXIN has launched a consortium designed to give Indiana researchers better access to health care data—potentially helping Eli Lilly and Co. and other companies develop new medicines more quickly.
Financial woes affect employees at work, new survey says
In a new report from Indianapolis-based Your Money Line, 61% of respondents reported constant financial anxiety and 84% said their financial concerns contributed to feelings of exhaustion and burnout.
Indianapolis fintech startup Habits lands $1.1M investment
Indianapolis-based Habits Inc., which offers a platform where financial advisers can connect with potential clients, announced this week that it had closed on a $1.1 million round of pre-seed funding.
IAC approves plan to spin off company once known as Angie’s List
New York City-based media conglomerate IAC, which acquired Indianapolis-based Angie’s List in 2017, announced Monday that it plans to spin off its ownership stake in the company, which now operates as Angi Inc.
Executive director of Bloomington entrepreneurship center The Mill announces departure
“The Mill has significant momentum and I feel great about the foundation I’m leaving for the next leader to build upon,” founding executive director Pat East said in his announcement.
Financial advisers in demand in digital age
The industry is in expansion mode, with job growth expected to significantly outpace overall U.S. job growth over the next several years.
Woman sentenced following guilty plea in $1M employer theft case
A former employee of a Greenfield-based contracting business has been sentenced to 30 months in prison on charges that she defrauded her former employer out of more than $1 million.