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The September 2nd event will bring together higher education leaders to forge new partnerships and work towards a stronger workforce in central Indiana.

For small business owners, the new changes to equipment taxes could make a big difference to your bottom line. Courtney Kincaid, the President and CEO of the Indiana CPA Society, says Indiana has made significant changes to its business personal property tax rules beginning with the 2026 assessment year, and those changes could provide meaningful […]

The September art fair will feature visual arts, music performances, and more. Lesley Gordon, the Executive Director for GANGGANG, says the theme for this year’s art fair, now in its sixth year, is “Hope for Salvation.” She says the event is designed to create an intentional, immersive experience that celebrates artists and the broader Indianapolis […]

The students pitched ideas and concepts for new businesses and competed for $150,000. What began primarily as a program for Indiana students has now expanded nationally, with students participating from states including Texas, Illinois, Iowa, Virginia, and North Carolina. At the same time, about 95% of participants remain from Indiana. Hunter Beale, the Executive Director […]

A recent survey from Ernst and Young shows that almost half of young investors are using artificial intelligence to make important investment decisions. The new data raises questions about how much trust people should place in the technology when making important financial decisions. David Trainer, the CEO and Founder of New Constructs, says AI can […]

The week-long event will focus on building Black wealth, celebrating entrepreneurs, and strengthening ties between small businesses and the community. In addition, the event allows residents to discover and support Black-owned businesses throughout the city, like 1,000 Words. Chris Smith, the Founder and Executive Director of 1,00 Words, says that after his career as a […]

The goal of the Indiana Hunger Summit is to strike back at hunger through innovation and collaboration. The second annual Indiana Hunger Summit brought together people from across the state’s food supply chain to address food insecurity through collaboration and action. With more than one million Hoosiers facing food insecurity, organizers of the summit say […]

The reporting threshold for individuals who report income via a 1099 has increased. Courtney Kincaid, the CEO and President of the Indiana CPA Society, says that after decades at $600, the reporting threshold for certain 1099 forms has increased to $2,000. She says this does not mean income under $2,000 is tax-free. For example, if […]

Five local small business owners received the award from Mirror Indy and the Indy Chamber. The award is designed to give Indianapolis small businesses greater visibility while helping entrepreneurs tell their stories. Rockland Page, the owner of ROCKaBLOCK, says the recognition has already generated phone calls, media attention, and connections with other chambers and organizations […]

Influencers do much of their work in front of the camera, but many viewers don’t see what it actually takes to turn content into impact. From turning their platforms into small businesses and building personal brands, influencers are using social media to connect with audiences globally. WISH-TV Digital Storytellers Kayla Coleman and Jadah Rowan spoke […]