City, United Way offer program to help not-for-profits land PPE supplies
United Way of Central Indiana will serve as the administrator and distribute the funds to not-for-profit organizations.
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Developer of $40M residential project in Chatham Arch eyes 2021 finish
Well under way after years of revisions and delays, Chatham Park is expected to include up to 55 condominiums, seven single-family homes, four duplexes and 2,200 square feet of retail space.
Indianapolis-based workforce analytics firm acquired by tech titans
Analytic.li, an Indianapolis-based workforce analytics firm, on Tuesday announced that it has been acquired by Novi Group LLC, an investment group led by Hoosier natives Fred Luddy and Greg Bell.
China deal ‘fully intact,’ Trump says after adviser roils markets
U.S. futures swung wildly as the remarks caused concern that the deal signed in January, which paused the trade war between world’s two largest economies, was in jeopardy.
Trump orders limits on foreign workers, extends immigration restrictions
The freeze announced Monday will apply to the H1-B visa category for highly skilled workers, the H4 visa for their spouses and the L visas companies use to transfer international employees into the United States.
Westfield OKs $1.5M in bonds toward redevelopment of former concrete plant
The project, called Spring Mill Centre, aims to bring retail, industrial and office space—and possibly an assisted-living center for seniors—to the site.
Apple previews new iPhone software, changes to Mac chips
Apple is expected to roll out as many as four different iPhone 12 models this year, including its first version that will be able to work on the next generation of ultrafast wireless networks known as 5G.
Surging virus cases in some states raise fear that progress is slipping
The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases across the country per day has reached more than 26,000, up from about 21,000 two weeks ago. Indiana, meanwhile, is seeing a downward trend in new cases.
Indiana offers public schools $61M in remote learning grants
Indiana’s public schools can apply for funding to improve their remote learning capabilities during the coronavirus pandemic through the grant program, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday.
New Indiana COVID-19 cases dropping, in contrast to warm weather states
In Indiana, the number of new cases is trending down in recent weeks, even as thousands more Hoosiers get tested every day for the disease.
Furloughed ISO musicians say contract negotiations with orchestra officials are nonexistent
Musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra say negotiations with the organization’s management are nonexistent as the current contract is set to expire in less than two months and another round of furloughs has begun.
Indiana sees smallest increase in COVID-19 cases since late March
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday said cumulative coronavirus cases at long-term-care facilities in the state have surpassed 5,000.
Politics driving divergent view of U.S. economy
Americans’ outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of the pandemic, but a new poll suggests Democrats and Republicans are living in alternate economic realities.
Supreme Court rules SEC can recoup money in fraud cases
By an 8-1 vote, the justices ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission can seek to recover the money through a process called disgorgement.
Noblesville venue part of Live Nation’s new drive-in concert series
Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series, at three different venues in the United States in July, months after the live music industry went on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
IBJ Podcast: Indy Black Chamber of Commerce wants city support
Host Mason King talks with the Black Chamber’s Larry Williams about why he thinks the city should be working more with his organization—and providing it funding. And King also talks with Angela Smith Jones, the deputy mayor of economic development, about the reasons the city is working with Indy Chamber.
IBJ, AP changing writing style to capitalize ‘b’ in Black
The change conveys “an essential and shared sense of history, identity and community among people who identify as Black, including those in the African diaspora and within Africa,” an AP official said Friday.
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
The agency said Brazil led the way with 54,771 cases tallied and the United States was next at 36,617. Experts said rising case counts can reflect multiple factors, including more widespread testing as well as broader infection.
Treasury to provide more details on rescue loans, but watchdogs say not enough
A plan to disclose the names of small business owners who received $150,000 or more in forgivable loans was not enough for to provide a complete picture of how money was allocated.
Indiana reports daily COVID-19 testing increase of more than 10,000
The Indiana State Health Department on Sunday said 10.3% of the 411,920 people in Indiana who have been tested so far were positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.