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CEO Scott Miller speaks to Rotary Club

By:  Scott Miller

I had the opportunity to speak to the Rotary Club last week about the work we are doing in Indianapolis.  It was a great meeting and a pleasure to speak to such a dynamic group.  Below are a few photos they shared with me from the lunch:  Continue Reading

Bootstrap Battle 2011

By:  Mike Gant

In observing the entrepreneurial landscape over the last several years, it has been clear that funding opportunities for start-ups, not interested in Venture Capital or Angel Funding, and not yet qualified for traditional lending opportunities, have been difficult to locate at best.   Family, friends, and acquaintances seem to be the most often used funding sources.  Fortunately, for the entrepreneurial community, another impactful option has been arrived!  Nick Carter and Address Two bring us “Bootstrap Battle 2011.” Continue Reading

Australian Trade Mission, February 2011 Pictures

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Australian Trade Mission, Feb 2011

By:  Bryce Bennett with Riley Bennett & Egloff

We have wrapped up a busy week of meetings with government officials and CEOs of both emerging and well established companies in Melbourne and Sydney. All of the companies are interested in gaining access to the North American markets. It appears from the feedback and follow up communications that we have persuaded many that Indiana and Indianapolis are the best places to do business in the U.S. They are impressed with our geographic location in proximity to the desired markets, the relatively low cost of doing business, our tax structure and the fiscal responsibility of our government and the potential for collaboration with our world renowned academic institutions. We will continue to pursue these opportunities to establish long term and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Australian Trade Mission, February 2011 Day 3

Day 3 started bright and early with back to back breakfasts in Melbourne.  The first appointment was a husband and wife power couple in the biotech industry – both CEOs of different companies.  We discussed potential research trials to be conducted by IU in minority populations as well as potential operations in Indy.  (One firm has a small office in North Carolina they are open to relocating).  The rest of the appointments on days 3 & 4 were very focused on manufacturing.  As the economy continues to thrive in Australia, inflation (the TV was advertising a “low” 7.13% home mortgage interest rate) and the high cost of doing business is motivating companies to diversify their manufacturing.  Interesting how the Middle East unrest has reminded the CEOs I met with to max their Chinese production at 33% overall capacity.  Continue Reading