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Business leaders split on recession forecasts as economic outlooks moderate, finds JPMorgan Chase survey

SPECIAL TO THE RECORDER - January 26, 2024

Performance expectations remain high despite labor and inflation challenges New insight from Innovation Economy leaders finds increased optimism, but concerns around raising capital remain New York...

Business

IEDC to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship with changes

INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE - January 4, 2024

By NIKI KELLY Indiana’s economic development officials on Dec. 19, 2023, announced key updates to the state’s focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, outlining funding increases...

Business

President Biden celebrates Black small business boom, announces new investments

NORAL PARHAM - December 28, 2023

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a press call, top White House officials attributed the surge in Black entrepreneurship, the fastest in...

Arts & Culture

Tea’s Me Cafe, coming to a store near you!

CHLOE McGOWAN - December 21, 2023

Tea’s Me Cafe is now selling a line of bottled teas in grocery stores around Indiana. The local tea cafe, owned by WNBA Hall of...

Business

The Cheesecake Lady: The rise of Indy’s go-to dessert vendor

CHLOE McGOWAN - January 19, 2024

The Cheesecake Lady, or Cassie Smith-Johnson, is now serving Hoosiers a treat out of her very own store. For the last three years, Smith-Johnson, the...

Arts & Culture

Midwest Fashion Week explores sustainable fashion in ‘Nouvelle Nature’

CHLOE McGOWAN - November 10, 2023

Indianapolis’ fashion scene is rediscovering its roots and moving toward sustainable fashion. Midwest Fashion Week will present its annual fashion show Nov. 19 at the...

Business

‘Try it, you might like it’: Indy’s Black-owned vegan restaurants are making waves in the community

CHLOE McGOWAN - November 3, 2023

A vegan diet just might save your life — or at least prolong it. Studies show a vegan diet — which consists of plant-based foods,...

Business

Marie Gabriel Bridal, expansion and rebrand on the horizon for local bridal boutique

CHLOE McGOWAN - November 2, 2023

Locally owned and operated luxury bridal salon Marie Gabriel Couture announced its expansion and rebrand into Marie Gabriel Bridal on Oct. 18. The luxury bridal...

Arts & Culture

Daptoberfest (formerly Blacktoberfest) 2023 to highlight Black-owned businesses in Indianapolis

NORAL PARHAM - October 13, 2023

Daptoberfest, formerly known as Blacktoberfest, is an event designed to highlight Black-owned businesses and give platforms to those who may not have the luxury...

Local News

Black Brew Fest to launch at Newfields

CHLOE McGOWAN - October 12, 2023

The first annual Black Brew Fest is coming to Newfields this fall. The festival, which aims to highlight local and regional Black-owned businesses specializing in...

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