Purdue lands $105M grant to fund earthquake center
Purdue University announced today that it has received $105 million from the National Science Foundation to fund a center
to research earthquakes and tsunamis.
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ALTOM: Who says you can’t move your office home again?
Many micro-businesses stuck a toe into the office-rental waters, regretted it, and they’re retreating to home
offices.
Lithium-ion battery maker names new president
EnerDel, an Indianapolis-based producer of automotive lithium-ion batteries, has named a new president, the company announced
today.
Defense contractor picks southern Indiana site
A defense contractor plans to take over a former Visteon facility in southern Indiana, where it will do work for the nearby
Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.
(Un)believable App Store reviews
Apple’s problems with anonymous comments at its App Store revives an old debate.
ExactTarget enters European market through acquisition
Indianapolis-based ExactTarget announced this morning that it has launched a new international division in London following
its acquisition of Keymail Marketing.
Auto supplier set to accelerate with seat-control software
A company founded by a Westfield chiropractor is in talks to license to automakers software that’s designed to produce
a less-fatiguing ride. Comfort Motion Technologies also wants to make aftermarket versions of the software as add-on modules
that could be used in most any car with a power seat.
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.
Neighborino LLC rolls out software for homeowners associations
Upstart software company rolls out software that enables homeowners’ associations to create community
Web sites without technical assistance.
Air-filter maker fills orders for overseas destinations
With a recent surge in overseas sales, Pure Air Systems is reaping the benefits of incorporating new technology into its product
line.
Building information modeling replacing computer-aided design
Architects, engineers, contractors and others in the design-build industry hope building information modeling will cut waste.
The technology allows more detailed viewing of projects before they move to construction.
New federal robo-call law less strict than Indiana’s
A new federal regulation that prohibits the use of auto-dialing machines to make prerecorded telephone calls isn’t as strict
as the one already in use in Indiana.
IT consultant’s expansion plans include 130 new jobs
Indianapolis-based information technology consultant Apparatus Inc. plans to expand its local operations and create up to
130 jobs by 2012, the company announced this morning.
Ex-Homeland Security chief Ridge named to Brightpoint board
Indianapolis-based wireless phone distributor Brightpoint Inc. has appointed Tom Ridge, the first secretary of the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, to its board of directors, the company announced this morning.
Two businesses open at Flagship Enterprise Center
The Anderson-based Flagship Enterprise Center is on a roll. In the last two months, the small-business incubator
and growth-stage accelerator signed up two new clients: software developers Soveryn Inc. and Coeus Technology.
MARKETING: Why Discount Tire gets my vote, again and again
There are plenty of “low-tech” companies exploring ways to build social media into their marketing strategies
with outstanding results.
Firms hiring Twitter czars to push into social networks
Companies are beginning to hire Twitter experts to stay in touch with customers. But the positions require a light touch,
and their effectiveness is difficult to gauge.
INpact Medical Device Network matches start-ups with service providers
Industry groups in the life sciences, medical and information technology realms have helped lure companies to the region
and foster upstarts. Funding is almost always an issue, but it’s not the only barrier. Getting medical
devices to market often requires product design, development and marketing resources that aren’t
always apparent to upstarts.
Rushville broadband firm plans 100 jobs
Rushville-based Omnicity Corp. said this morning that it plans to create 100 jobs there within the next three years by investing
$2.5 million in wireless infrastructure and a new corporate headquarters.
JOSEPH: Don’t repeat Marsh’s mistake
Marsh Supermarkets quickly realized it could not honor the flood of redemptions of the $10 coupon it recently offered to its
Facebook friends.