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Fishers firm that makes portable hand-washing stations adding 25 employees
Project Process currently has just one employee, but the company is planning to grow production of its portable hand washing stations for bed-ridden hospital patients.
Indiana reports 1,171 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported the testing of 8,483 more unique individuals, the sixth time in eight days that testing has topped 8,000.
Consumer spending growth slowed to 1% in August
Economists fear that without further government support, consumer spending will slow significantly in the final three months of this year.
Experts hope high demand for flu shots means lower chance of ‘twindemic’
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the United States alone.
Initial unemployment claims decline nationally, in Indiana
Fewer Americans than expected sought unemployment benefits last week. The latest claims numbers reflect gradual labor-market improvement but remain well above pre-virus levels.
IT consulting firm increasing workforce at Carmel operations
GadellNet Consulting Services, which opened a Carmel office in 2015, plans to boost local employment by about 85 workers over the next five years.
IPS board candidates debate innovation schools, racial equity, budget cuts
Four seats on the seven-member board are up for election Nov. 3. Advocacy groups have drawn the usual battle lines between candidates who back innovation schools and those who are skeptical of the strategy.
Airlines say furloughs will begin Thursday after no relief deal is reached
U.S. airlines said they will begin furloughing tens of thousands of employees on Thursday, but they left open the possibility that workers could be called back if a federal relief package is reached in the next few days.
Pelosi, Mnuchin have ‘extensive’ talks on potential COVID relief package
At issue is a long-delayed package that would extend another round of $1,200 direct stimulus payments, restore bonus jobless benefits, speed aid to schools and extend assistance to airlines, restaurants and other struggling businesses.
State health commissioner encourages more individuals to get tested for COVID-19
Despite an increase in testing capacity, the seven-day average number of individuals tested has fallen to around 9,000 per day in Indiana.
Wall Street rallies to close out strong but wild quarter
Prospects for additional support from Congress for the economy helped drive the day’s trading, as they have for weeks.
State announces two new pandemic-related grant programs
The state received $2.4 billion in CARES Act funding, and still has about $1 billion remaining as Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration has been hopeful that Congress would amend the restrictions regarding how and when the dollars can be spent.
Mild to severe: Immune system holds clues to virus reaction
One of COVID-19’s scariest mysteries is why some people with it become only mildly ill or have no symptoms, while others rapidly die. Scientists are starting to unravel why.
Presidential debate commission says it will make changes to format
The commission said Wednesday that Tuesday night’s debate “made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues.”
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 moving to road course in 2021
The 28th annual running of the race will be part of a doubleheader in which IndyCar will race on the road course on Aug. 14, followed by the NASCAR race on Aug. 15.
Indiana reports 20 COVID-19 deaths for second straight day
The state has reported 100 deaths from COVID-19 over the past week, up from 61 the previous week.
Mnuchin sees one more chance for stimulus, as House readies vote
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested he’ll offer Democrats a proposal for roughly $1.5 trillion in pandemic relief. He said the plan is similar to one put forward by a bipartisan group of House members.
Spot Freight spins off new software company, adds 40 workers
The spinoff company, Red Technologies, is built around proprietary software that Spot launched in 2015 to help connect shippers, trucking companies and drivers for the purpose of freight brokering.
Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants
Restaurants are trying to figure out how to extend the outdoor dining season using space heaters, tents, temporary igloos and even blankets. Heat lamps are already in short supply.