Indianapolis-based FAST Diagnostics gets funding from BioCrossroads’ seed fund
Money will help the company refine its tool to treat acute kidney injury.
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Local lenders support small-biz loan initiative
Small business lenders in Indianapolis are supporting a proposal announced by President Obama Wednesday that would increase
the size of government-backed loans.
LEADERSHIP: Use objective measures to evaluate employees
To improve the productivity of your management team, it’s critical to have an objective plan for measuring performance.
That means clear job descriptions, goals, and key performance indicators to track progress.
Software firm eImagine grows on military contracts
eImagine, an Indianapolis software developer, has seen a 218-percent increase in revenue in large part due to work in the
public sector,
including a major contract for the U.S. army.
SBA loan approvals for Indianapolis – September 2009
Small Business Administration loan guarantees for the month of September 2009 for Indianapolis area
PickyList helps small businesses market themselves online
Startup online marketing firm PickyList is bringing the Twitter/Craigslist concept local, and helping small businesses use
social networking and
online branding.
Marketing firm Brandwidth helps clients with online branding
Firm combines traditional marketing, Web technology to help companies build successful brands. Measurable results help companies
document effectiveness.
Debt collectors try soft approach
Recession forces entrepreneurs to rework bills. Cracking down on small businesses doesn’t help bills get paid faster.
Business incubation expert teaches best practices in Asia
When he oversaw Indiana University’s Advanced Research and Technology Corp., the school’s business incubation
and technology transfer program, Mark Long helped dozens of local startups get off the ground. Now, as head of his own business
incubation consultancy, Long is making a name for himself overseas.
Funding cut jeopardizes popular Indiana Artisan program
A state-run program aimed at boosting business for local artisans—ranging from painters to syrup makers—and
turning them into a draw for tourists is in jeopardy because of dramatic funding cuts.
My Health Care Manager lands $3 million investment
The company, which guides working adults and their parents through the maze of decisions and agencies involved in care for seniors, plans to use the money primarily to augment its sales staff and operations.
Local Better Business Bureau names new leader
William J. Thomas has been named president of the Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana, the organization announced Monday.
Sisters start new trucking firm
Two former executives of Carmel-based Performance Marketing Group have launched Rapid Freight Solutions.
Utility-locating service Blood Hound grows quickly
Brownsburg company Blood Hound Inc.is adding offices and revenue is booming.
Real estate marketer launches 4 Walls Etc. from home
Startup real estate firm specializes in marketing, digital floor plans and site plans.
Elwood rock store expands inventory
Spencer Lapidary expands offerings to include stained glass and silver.
Bartering booms during recession
In a recession, cash is a commodity few small businesses can spare. That’s why more businesses are trading goods and services without exchanging cash.
This year’s Indy Jazz Fest to focus on music purists
Indy Jazz Fest’s new promoters are taking a bold step with an already-risky venture. They’re turning
the 10-year-old event into one for jazz purists.
Region’s expertise in hybrid cars goes beyond high-profile players
Bright Automotive and EnerDel are well known for their development of components for hybrid cars, but the region has several
other players poised to be big players in the sector. In fact, few realize that North America’s largest producer
of electric motors for hybrid vehicles is based northeast of Indianapolis, in Pendleton.