Indy Pop Con eyeing growth beyond Indiana
Co-founder Carl Doninger hopes to strengthen the pop culture convention’s branding while looking at additional markets for more events.
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Democrats, Republicans fight to a redistricting stalemate
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw.
Walmart to employ more than 1,000 at massive McCordsville fulfillment center
Walmart on Friday provided new details about the massive, next-generation distribution center it is building in Hancock County.
Inspired by slating controversies, group targets small-time, big-impact elected positions
Not-for-profit Act Indiana says 60 people associated with the organization were elected in last month’s primary-year elections for Democratic precinct committee positions. That’s more than one in five of the 291 precinct committeepeople elected.
U.S. added 390,000 jobs in May as hiring remained robust
The job growth in May was high enough to keep the Federal Reserve on track to pursue what’s likely to be the fastest series of rate hikes in more than 30 years.
New grant program to help Hoosier companies launch 5G projects
The program, offered through the Indiana 5G Zone, will offer established businesses matching grants of about $200,000 to help accelerate the commercial application of 5G technology.
Indianapolis’ newest child care center opens inside Manual High School
The program is part of a vision to turn what was once one of the lowest performing schools in Indiana into an educational hub for all ages, from babies to adults pursuing workforce certificates.
Hiring might have slipped last month to a still-strong level
The May jobs report the government will issue Friday coincides with inflation near a four-decade high and worries about higher borrowing rates and a potential recession roiling the stock market.
Local governments turn away $73M of federal pandemic aid
The declined money ranged from $177 for the one-person village of Monowi, Nebraska, to $3.9 million for DeWitt County, Texas, population about 20,000.
Novavax hopes its COVID shot wins over FDA, vaccine holdouts
Americans might soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option—shots made with a more tried-and-true technology than today’s versions.
Black coaches now lead 50% of National Basketball Association teams
It’s been a transformative year for the NBA when it comes to diversity within the coaching ranks. In the last 12 months, eight coaching jobs have been filled by Black candidates.
Art & Soul performances highlight Black health, wellness
This year’s class of featured artists includes Chantel Massey, Shayla Renee Williams, Karome Walker and Marrialle Sellars.
Pharma company plans $220M expansion in Indiana, 80 new jobs
Germany-based Evonik announced Thursday that it will expand its pharmaceutical production facility in Lafayette. The plant will build produce lipids for mRNA-based therapies in the United States.
Ex-Pence aide seeks to lead Indiana elections office that fired him
A former Mike Pence aide seeking to oust Indiana’s Republican secretary of state is embracing Donald Trump’s claim that the 2020 election was stolen while also fending off criticism about twice leaving jobs in that office after being written up for poor job performance.
Stellantis lands lithium hydroxide supply for EV batteries
Automaker Stellantis has reached a deal to have Controlled Thermal Resources Ltd. supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide for its electric vehicles in North America.
Red-hot summer job market awaits U.S. teens as employers sweat
Researchers predict an average of 33% of youths ages 16 to 19 will be employed each month from June through August this year, the highest such rate since 34% in the summer of 2007.
U.S. House panel swiftly takes up gun bill after mass shootings
Partisan positions were clear at a Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday on legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21.
Lawn care equipment company plans expansion in Lebanon
Steel Green Manufacturing LLC plans to add to its workforce once it moves into a new building south of Interstate 65 at the intersection of State Road 39 and Enterprise Boulevard in Lebanon.
Local tech firm Greenlight Guru acquires Danish firm
This is the third acquisition announced this year for Indianapolis-based Greenlight Guru, which offers a platform to help medical device makers with regulatory requirements.
Two Indiana courts receive funding to tackle eviction problem
The grant funds will go toward hiring and supporting facilitators in the courts. Those individuals will provide tenants and property owners with information about eviction diversion programs and emergency rental assistance.