2010 Hoosier Rising Star Award :
There are many young Hoosiers who roll up their sleeves for their communities, and they deserve recognition. That’s why I created the Hoosier Rising Star Award in 2007 – to honor our state’s outstanding young people. If you personally know one of these youths, please nominate them for the Hoosier Rising Star competition.
Resource: www.lg.in.gov
American Trends: This represents the latest monthly summary and analysis of the major indices of consumer confidence, both current and future.
ARC Loans Now Available for Small Business:
WASHINGTON – Starting June 15, SBA began accepting loans for a temporary new program called America’s Recovery Capital. "ARC" loans...
BBB Initiative Arms Small Business Owners:
BBB’s "Data Security—Made Simpler" provides free, easy-to-understand guidance and turn-key resources to help small business owners...
Certain Cash Contributions for Haiti Relief :
A new law allows you to choose to deduct certain charitable contributions of
money on your 2009 tax return instead of your 2010 return...
Data Security Made Simpler:
We’ve all seen the headlines in recent years about large scale data breaches — an international crime ring hacks into a national retailer, siphoning off millions of payment card details; or a government agency loses millions of personal records...
Duke Energy Offers Tips:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With the deep chill of winter settling in, Duke Energy offers customers some simple tips to help manage their heating bills...
Enhanced Telecommunications - Tech Team:
For a vehicle to run at optimum performance, proper maintenance is required. The same can be said for your computer. That's why Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (ETC) is proud to introduce its
new Tech Team...
Ethics Bill Ready for Senate Passage:
A proposed ethics plan co-authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to "help enhance the integrity and reputation of state government" is ready for passage by the Indiana Senate.
FHA Increases Mortgage Insurance Premiums:
This update from FHA in Mortgagee Letter 2010-02 contains information about Increases to Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premiums. . .
Five Tips for Avoiding Refund Delays Relating to Y:
The $250 Economic Recovery Payments that were issued in 2009 by the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs and Railroad Retirement Board must be included when claiming the Making Work Pay Tax Credit on 2009 tax returns. Many people who worked during 2009 and also received a $250 Economic.....
How 529 Plans Help Families Save for College :
What is a 529 plan? They are investment vehicles designed to help families pay for future expenses associated with college or other qualified post-secondary training. Though contributions to a 529 plan are not deductible, these plans offer other tax advantages and are named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. All 50 states and the District of Columbia sponsor at least one type of 529 plan.
Launching Your Own Business Workshop:
Indiana Small Business Development Center Workshop
Tuesday, March 16th
Batesville Memorial Public Library
6 to 8 PM
Who Should Attend: People considering starting their own business or new small business owners.
Law Offers Special Tax Breaks for Small Business:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), enacted in February, created, extended or expanded a variety of business tax deductions and credits. Because some of these changes—the bonus depreciation and increased section 179 deduction, for example—are only available this year, eligible businesses only have a few months to take action and save on their taxes. Here is a quick rundown of some of the key provisions.
New Credit Card Laws:
Over the past several months, you may have read and heard much about the consumer friendly credit card laws that are going into effect....
Source: www.insideindianabusiness.com
Senate Reaches Halfway Point :
Jobs, Education, Ethics and Redistricting Bills Pass
It's halftime for the Indiana General Assembly's 2010 legislative session - scheduled to wrap up by March 14. Although it's considered a short session, Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) says many important issues already have been considered.
US Census Hiring: The US Census has begun a targeted effort in Southeast Indiana to recruit workers for the spring.
To apply call toll free at 1 866 861 2010 to schedule an appointment to take the census test. Applicants may not show up without an appointment. It's a 30 minute multiple choice test.
All census takers must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen, and be subject to a background check.
For more information, including a practice test, go to jobs@census link at www.census.gov
