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MoveSmart LLC works with business clients looking to make better use of their space, helping to design, furnish and adapt
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Basketball business shoots for custom market
After graduating from Indiana University with a business marketing degree, J.D. Allen saw every reason to combine his education
and his passion for basketball in a home business.
Heartland Distillers joins mini-boom in artisan spirit-making
Since January, Heartland Distillers has turned out several small batches of its first signature spirit—Indiana Vodka—available at about 300 area retailers.
Candy store aims for sweet success
A focus on old-world quality with modern services and efficiency drives the owners of Simply Sweet Shoppe & Second Story Playhouse.
Angel investment group off to flying start
HALO Capital injects $8 million into startups in first year of operation despite recession and membership turnover.
Indy Power drops electric-car focus for more lucrative control boxes
After a stint making parts for electric cars, Symphony Motors recently became Indy Power Systems, changing course to make power control boxes for a variety of vehicles and also industrial and military applications.
Small business banks on IT backup
BlueLock provides IT infrastructureâ??or serversâ??to companies for loading software applications, and the startup is growing at a fast rate.
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Proprietary developments withering from recession
Financing is the lifeblood of companies turning intellectual property into a product or service, but turbulent economic conditions
have made it increasingly difficult to raise cash from investors who are content to wait
out the storm by concentrating on their existing portfolios.
Company banks on targeted texting
Steven Dickerson realized the potential for mobile advertisements when he saw his daughter texting.
New shop offers nutrition, exercise advice
Fitness-minded partners collaborate to open a Broad Ripple nutritional supplement store.
Plainfield salon a family enterprise
Beth Metzger has talked about opening a salon and day spa with her daughter, Jill Dennis, for years.
3M prepares launch of Hoosier startup’s toothpaste
In January, St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M will release “Clinpro 5000,” a specialty toothpaste Indiana Nanotech developed.
Indiana Venture Center shutting down
The Indiana Venture Center, a local not-for-profit that mentors Hoosier entrepreneurs and startup companies, is shutting its
doors.
Little Rox revisits ’70s Pet Rocks fad
Little Rox offers 20 varieties of rocks, each tied to a character trait such as humility, honesty and tolerance, and sell
online for $15 each.
Sashay Modeling and Finishing School successful in first year
After a 25-year real estate career, Claudia Lynch opened a modeling/acting school after she couldn’t find a quality school
where her own grandchildren could have fun, learn poise and gain confidence.
Turbulent times spell opportunity for small businesses
Healthy banks have adopted stronger risk prevention measures for good reasons, but it’s important to know that well-performing
banks are still writing loans for small business and servicing their needs every day.
Dog walker throws leash around new career
Amanda Briggs weaves in and out of the bustling lunch crowd in downtown Indianapolis, keeping a close eye on her canine clients
Griffen and Isabella. Briggs, 25, continues her walk through the busy streets, heading to the American Legion Mall and some
much-needed grass. Such is the life of a professional dog walker and pet sitter.
Pizza parlor, dog groomer among those going mobile
Neighborhood Pizza, which operates out of the back of a souped-up box truck equipped with a pizza oven and other necessities,
is among a growing number of startups that are hitting the road–literally.