Indiana's Venture Capital Investment tax credit (VCI credit) is set to get a major boost as a result of this year's legislative session. Early this year, I wrote about proposed changes to the VCI credit; specifically that the Indiana House’s version of this year’s budget bill, House Bill 1001, expands the VCI credit to reward those who invest in [...]
FREE MEMBER WEBINAR: April 12, 11-12:30 — Innovate or Risk Being Left Behind: Pandemic Lessons and Trends Millennial American fashion designer Zach Posen, who among other accomplishments led the 2018 redesign of the uniforms for all 60,000 Delta Air Lines, was recently asked what is cool right now. His answer? “Don’t worry about what’s cool or not cool. Authenticity is [...]
Software pioneer Watts Humphrey is credited with saying, “Innovation is the process of turning ideas into manufacturable and marketable form.” The television production of this year’s March Madness is the epitome of Humphrey’s take on innovation. Since March Madness kicked off a few weeks ago, I have been curious how CBS Sports and Turner Sports have so seamlessly provided [...]
FREE MEMBER WEBINAR: April 12, 11-12:30 — Innovate or Risk Being Left Behind: Pandemic Lessons and Trends Sitting at home one evening feeling hungry, you pop out your phone and flip through the specials on DoorDash, looking for something you like. As you scroll, you remember that you’re out of napkins and paper plates, as there’s been a lot of [...]
The program responsible for Certified Technology Parks (CTPs) in Indiana was created as a tool to “support the attraction and growth of high-technology businesses and promote technology transfer opportunities,” according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). CTPs are the product of local redevelopment departments, which are established to improve certain – sometimes blighted or underutilized – areas of [...]
This year, legislators introduced numerous broadband bills and the budget passed by the Indiana House of Representatives calls for $250 million in broadband funding. The following may be unpopular, at least at first glance, but I suggest it begs consideration: In two years, will we consider this a wise “investment”? Ensuring that every Hoosier has access to high-speed broadband [...]
Senate Bill 377 (Broadband Development), authored by Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), establishes the Indiana broadband expansion fund for deposit and distribution of federal broadband funding and calls for an appropriation of $100,000,000 to the fund, which will be distributed proportionally to the (1) rural broadband fund (60%), (2) the connectivity program (30%) and (3) the adoption program (10%). (1) [...]
As previewed in last week’s Tech Talk, this week I offer you a summary of “tech-related” bills that were filed and are “moving” during the current legislative session. Below are the bill numbers, authors, status and descriptions. Quick disclaimer about the descriptions: They are not comprehensive and only include the most relevant portions of the synopsis and technology references. [...]
Recent studies show that 60% of businesses fail in the first six months of operation due to hackers and cyberattacks. As an online business with most of your operations in the digital space, your company is even more at risk of malware, viruses and data theft. You’re surely aware of the existence of such risks, so what are you [...]
Cyber attacks are the most significant risk factor facing Hoosier businesses today. An overriding goal of the 2020 Business Technology Summit is to provide information to help companies protect themselves. The event runs tomorrow and Thursday at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown. The FBI, industry experts and leading employers are scheduled to take part. The opening keynote focuses on cyber [...]
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