What Indianapolis Employers and Workers Need to Know About Indiana Employment Law in 2026
From final paycheck timelines to contractor classification — what the statutes say, sector by sector
By Sarah Okonkwo ·
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How to Get a Business License in Marion County Without the Runaround
Indianapolis does not issue a single general business license. What you actually need is a stack of state registrations and city permits — and the order matters. Here is every step, with real addre…
By Chris Mullen ·
Where to Find Small Business Grants in Indianapolis in 2026
A program-by-program guide to what's open, what pays, and what disqualifies you — specific to Marion County businesses.
By Sarah Okonkwo ·
Where to Find the Best Coworking Spaces in Indianapolis by Neighborhood in 2026
Verified pricing, honest vibe notes, and straight answers on day passes—organized by where you actually live and work, not by who paid for a listing.
By Diana Park ·
Professional Networking Events in Indianapolis Worth Going to in June 2026
An editorially curated guide to Indy Chamber mixers, TechPoint gatherings, 1 Million Cups, and the events actually built for women- and minority-owned businesses — with honest notes on cost, crowd,…
By Elena Vasquez ·
How to Get a Food Truck Permit in Indianapolis and What It Actually Costs
Running a food truck in Indianapolis is more legally complex than most aspiring operators expect when they first price out a truck and start dreaming up a menu. The full permit stack runs through a…
By Tom Callahan ·
What Indiana Businesses Actually Need to Know About Registered Agents
Every Indiana LLC, corporation, nonprofit, and limited liability partnership must maintain a registered agent. That's not optional — it's a hard statutory requirement under Indiana Code § 23-0.5-4-…
By Sarah Okonkwo ·
How Indianapolis Became America's Second-Largest Air Cargo Hub
Scannell Properties, the Indianapolis-based industrial developer, has continued its spec warehouse activity north of Whitestown along the I-65 corridor, building product without signed tenants. Tha…
By James Hartley ·
Indianapolis Resources for Women-Owned Businesses That Actually Know the Local Market
From free SBDC advising to WBE certification and Indy-based CDFIs, here's what's actually available and how to access it.
By Elena Vasquez ·
How the Indianapolis Startup Ecosystem Actually Looks at Midyear 2026
A reported check on which companies raised, who's deploying capital, and what the city's most candid founders say needs to change before the second half begins.
By Sarah Okonkwo ·
What Indianapolis Business Owners Need to Know About the Indiana Commercial Lease Before They Sign
Indiana gives commercial tenants almost no automatic protections — here's what that means for your lease, your liability, and your negotiating position right now
By Sarah Okonkwo ·
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