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New Study Shows Housing As Key Player In Building Hoosier Economy
An economic impact study conducted by the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that home building and remodeling industries in Indiana are key contributors to the state’s economy. According to the study, the estimated one-year economic impact of building 1,000 single-family homes in Indiana includes $308.3…
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Senators Braun, Burr Lead In Preserving
Independent Contractor Classification
Senator Mike Braun and Senator Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, are leading an amicus brief to the National Labor Relations Board regarding The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021), which may upend the established precedent for classifying workers as independent contractors under the National…
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Seven Corners Announces New Hires,
Promotions To Prepare For Growth
Seven Corners, a leading travel insurance and specialty benefit management company, has announced several new hires and significant promotions within the organization in an effort to align the company for the anticipated growth expected to take place within the travel insurance sector this year with hopes of a post-pandemic world in sight. Greg Jung has…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 12, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:44 a.m. SET: 6:20 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 25 °F Low: 21 °F Wacky Holiday Today • National Freedom to Marry Day • Hug Day • National Lost Penny Day What Happened On This Day • 1909 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is founded in the U.S. • 1994…
Read MoreYou Can Have A Porterhouse Steak As Long As It’s Rare – A Rare Treat To Be Enjoyed On Occasion
by John Grimaldi It sometimes seems that the world is determined to classify senior citizens as an endangered species, telling us that we need to exercise more in order to keep in shape and eat foods not because they are tasty but because they’re good for you, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of…
Read MoreProtecting Your Lungs Can Start With One Scan
(Family Features) Not too long ago, smoking used to be everywhere. In fact, many people remember the days before there were even smoking and non-smoking sections in restaurants. People who smoked and others who didn’t mingled in the same dining room. They sat side-by-side on a plane. Some rode in the backseat of a smoke-filled…
Read MoreA.G. Rokita Warns Hoosiers Be Aware Of Valentine’s Day Scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air — but so are romance scams, and Attorney General Todd Rokita wants Indiana consumers to be on the lookout. “More people are going online these days to look for that special someone,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Many do so without a problem, but in some cases,…
Read MoreReynolds To Perform ‘The Music’ Saturday At Noblesville Jim Dandy
By Betsy Reason, betsy@thetimes24-7.com. Roy and Julia Reynolds will present “The Music” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Jim Dandy, 2301 Conner St., Noblesville. The performance will take place as patrons are dining. For nearly 50 years, Reynolds has been performing Elvis songs for private and public events. Jula has made…
Read MoreHomemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café Announces Second Location; Will Open Monday, February 14 in Noblesville
Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café, a fast-casual bakery-café that is part of Louisville, Kentucky-based Southern Brands, is opening its second restaurant location on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2022, this time in Noblesville, Indiana. The 4,500 square-foot Noblesville Bakery Café will be located at 13230 Harrell Parkway in a prominent location at the main entrance…
Read MoreLocal Students Named To Trine University President’s, Dean’s List
Trine University students were named to the President’s List for the Fall 2021 term. To earn President’s List honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000. Nicholas Albright of Westfield (46074) Brian Beerbower of Fishers (46038) Nathaniel Brooks of Carmel (46032) Daphne Bush of Fishers (46055)…
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