Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is thriving and at the center of Indiana’s economy as Indiana builds a sustainable future for the next generation. Natasha Matta-Jensen, Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Development, shares the state’s entrepreneurial strategy. Can you describe what the Entrepreneurship and Small Business team does at the IEDC? The IEDC’s Entrepreneurship and Small […]
As a reader of the Indianapolis Business Journal, you’ve likely heard about Republic Airways. There’s a good chance you’ve taken one of their regional flights under the banners of American, Delta or United. Or maybe you’ve driven past their new Aviation Campus, which is still under construction on US-31 in Carmel. Still, there’s probably a […]
The next chapter in Indiana University’s more than 130 years of service to Indianapolis is well underway. Indiana University Indianapolis doesn’t officially launch until fall of 2024, but the state’s preeminent urban research university is already on the rise. With new funding and focus, IU-Indianapolis is doubling down on science, tech and other disciplines with […]
The State Small Business Credit Initiative can be a great tool for lenders and a valuable source of capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially those from underserved communities. Read below to find out how SSBCI, which is administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corp., can work for you. What is SSBCI? The State Small […]
Getting to the proverbial “closing table” is not as easy as it looks. Every commercial real estate transaction comes with ups and downs and unexpected challenges. The experienced real estate attorneys at Dinsmore & Shohl have identified potential hurdles, which if overcome, can minimize common pitfalls in a transaction. The Letter of Intent. Many transactions […]
Supported by a desire to give students the most up-to-date academic experience and a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., Trine University boasts Thunderous technology that allows students to create and fabricate anything they can imagine. The Don Wood Foundation Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab (MILL), opened as part of Trine University’s new Steel Dynamics Inc. […]
Office space has been a trending topic over the past two years. Executives have been forced to ask the question “Why are we paying for office space?”. For some, the office is simply a place you go to work. Physical space is just a box to check, and cost is the primary driver of real […]
Uncertainties and challenges abound in business. What is the current state of our economic climate? How do we attract and retain employees in such an employee-driven talent market? How are world events impacting my organization? These questions and many more can stifle development and investment, but they can also create new opportunities. Many strategies and […]
Finding skilled workers and providing essential training to employees are among the biggest challenges facing employers in 2022. IBJ’s Custom Content Studio asked Andy Miller, PhD., the Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships at Indiana Wesleyan University, to share his thoughts about the state of the workforce and how businesses can meet today’s challenges. […]
The entire 1st Source organization is proud to say our Chairman and CEO, Chris Murphy, is among the inaugural Indiana 250 honorees. This is a much-deserved recognition for a strong, resilient and caring leader. Chris’s passion and dedication for his colleagues, clients and communities drives his colleagues to fulfill our mission of helping people achieve […]
