App that matches workers with jobs is fueling growth for staffing firm
LGC Hospitality is using a new staffing app to expand into dozens of smaller markets, including several in Indiana.
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Commercial launch triggers $7.5M capital raise for Indy software firm MetaCX
MetaCX, a 2-year-old High Alpha portfolio company led by local tech entrepreneur Scott McCorkle, already has raised a total of $24.5 million in venture and growth capital and hired 40 staffers.
Home sales, price increases in central Indiana continue torrid pace
Completed sales in the 16-county area increased 20.6% in November on a year-over-year basis, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Hack against U.S. is ‘grave’ threat, cybersecurity agency says
The hack compromised federal agencies and “critical infrastructure” in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in an unusual warning message.
FDA plans to OK second COVID-19 vaccine after panel endorsement
Once FDA’s emergency use authorization is granted, Moderna will begin shipping millions of doses, earmarked for health workers and nursing home residents, to boost the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
Major U.S. stock indexes climb to record levels
U.S. stocks notched solid gains Thursday to close at all-time highs, even as lawmakers continue to wrangle over a federal spending deal.
Snags on COVID-19 relief package might force weekend sessions
The pending bill is the first significant legislative response to the pandemic since the landmark CARES Act passed virtually unanimously in March, delivering $1.8 trillion in aid.
Whitestown distribution centers acquired in $62 million deal
Chicago-based JLL Income Property Trust closed on the purchase of the 440,000-square-foot and 280,000-square-foot buildings on Dec. 11.
First Merchants to close 17 bank branch locations
The company said it would use the savings from the closures to beef up its digital banking and in-branch technology initiatives.
Cummins to pay $4.5M for Greenwood site in revision to firm’s deal with city
Cummins announced last year that it planned to build a $35 million office building at the corner of Interstate 65 and County Line Road, but the pandemic has the engine maker rethinking how to best use that site.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana again top 6,000
The state reported 79 more deaths due to COVID-19, the eighth time deaths have exceeded 70 in the past 10 reports.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus
Nationally, the total number of people who are receiving traditional state unemployment benefits fell to 5.5 million from 5.8 million. That figure is down sharply from its peak of nearly 23 million in May.
Fox 59 bringing news anchor Miller back to Indianapolis
Daniel Miller, who spent a decade in Indianapolis as an anchor and reporter before leaving in 2014, is returning, WXIN-TV Channel 59 announced Thursday.
Holcomb’s agenda calls for increasing K-12 funding, continuing existing programs
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday morning announced his 2021 legislative agenda, which largely focuses on continuing projects and programs his administration has already been pursuing.
High Alpha launches company based on product that spurred its own growth
High Alpha on Thursday announced the launch of its 10th company this year. Filo—which has eight employees and makes and markets a virtual meeting space for teams, workshops, programs and events—has already signed deals with more than 20 customers.
Nearly 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since the summer
Households with children have also seen a larger-than-average increase in poverty, as many parents have struggled to go back to work while their kids participate in virtual schooling from home.
FDA says Pfizer vaccine contains extra doses, expanding nation’s supply
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that pharmacists can draw additional doses from vials of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, potentially expanding the country’s supply by millions of doses.
Indiana, nine other states sue Google for ‘anti-competitive’ online ad sales
The states are accusing the search giant of “anti-competitive conduct” in the online advertising industry, including a deal to manipulate sales with rival Facebook.
Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
Allergies are always a question with a new medical product, but monitoring COVID-19 vaccines for any other, unexpected side effects is a bigger challenge than usual.
Central Indiana homebuilders continue biggest year since 2006
Builders in the nine-county Indianapolis area filed 694 single-family building permits in November, up 47% from the same month of 2019.