Ascension lays off 92 remote IT workers in Indiana
Ascension Technologies, the IT subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ascension, is outsourcing the jobs to overseas companies.
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Scott County officials vote to shut down syringe program 6 years after HIV outbreak
The program was established in 2015 after Scott County generated national headlines for racking up more than 237 cases of HIV in a single year, in a county of just 24,000 people.
Martindale-Brightwood community mainstay opens second campus
Edna Martin Christian Center’s new $6.8 million Leadership and Legacy Center will boost the 80-year-old not-for-profit’s youth-services capacity by 10 times.
Hogsett, Caine make another push for residents to get vaccinated
Officials still plan to seek City-County Council approval to lift mask mandates for fully vaccinated people on June 7 and hope to further ease other restrictions if the county can reach a 50% vaccination rate by July 4.
Fed survey sees faster growth despite supply-chain problems
Several of the central bank’s districts reported that increased vaccination rates and relaxed social-distancing measures were having a positive impact on the economy.
Brad Stevens stepping down as Celtics coach, to lead team’s front office
Stevens, a Zionsville native who coached Butler University to NCAA championship games in 2010 and 2011, will lead the search for his successor in Boston, the Celtics said in a news conference Wednesday.
Ally Financial becomes first large bank to end all overdraft fees
The bank cited specifically the impact that overdraft fees have on Black and Latino households, which are historically poorer than their white counterparts and are hit with overdraft fees more often.
Indiana reports lowest COVID-19 case count in nearly a year
In the nine-county Indianapolis area, only Marion County (55 cases) reported more than seven new cases. Shelby County reported no new cases and Hendricks County had only two. Boone, Hancock and Morgan had just three apiece.
WISH-TV adds reporter to investigative staff
The hiring of Jasmine Minor follows several other recent staff moves by the Indianapolis television station.
Hillenbrand CEO set to retire at end of year
Joe Raver, Hillenbrand Inc.’s president and CEO since 2013, will be succeeded by Kimberly Ryan, who has been with the company for more than 30 years.
Fishers Test Kitchen restaurant readies move to Bottleworks
Chef Carlos Salazar said he expects downtown Indianapolis customers will be more open to the global street food he serves at Lil Dumplings.
With Pittman family suits settled, developments in Carmel, Zionsville to proceed
The five children of late heart surgeon and real estate developer John N. Pittman have reached a legal agreement after years of fighting over the management of their father’s estate. As a result, The Bridges in Carmel and The Farm at Zionsville can proceed.
World’s top meat supplier says systems returning after cyberattack closes plants
Five of JBS’ largest beef plants in the United States ceased processing because of the attack, knocking out almost one-fifth of the country’s beef production capacity.
For first time, private virtual schools seek to accept vouchers in Indiana
The Indiana State Board of Education will consider Wednesday whether to accredit the schools, which would pave the way for them to participate in the state’s expanding voucher program.
Pot users welcome: Amazon to stop testing jobseekers for cannabis
The company, the second-largest private employer in the United States behind Walmart, is making the change as states legalize cannabis or introduce laws banning employers from testing for it.
Marion County to offer second multilingual COVID vaccine registration hotline
Bilingual volunteers will staff the nine-language hotline starting Saturday, as health disparities by race and ethnicity linger in local case counts and inoculation rates.
IU Health to require all employees to get COVID-19 vaccination
In a change of policy, Indiana University Health said Tuesday it will require doctors, nurses and other team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 1.
Indiana Members Credit Union adds Bloomington-based credit union
Indianapolis-based Indiana Members Credit Union will add 2,231 members, two offices and $17 million in assets by adding Members Choice Federal Credit Union through a merger.
Indiana University giving students option on COVID-19 vaccine proof
IU announced Tuesday that students and employees would be able to attest to their vaccination without having to provide documentation of having received the shots, as was required under the previous policy announced May 21.
Real Estate Weekly: News notes, 06/01/21
These news notes appeared in IBJ’s Real Estate Weekly on June 1, 2021.