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	Right On Interactive and Bronto Software Strike Up Marketing and Sales Partnership Two fast-growing marketing technology companies have entered into a sales and marketing partnership designed to help customers implement more effective marketing programs. Right On Interactive, a lifecycle marketing automation software company that helps organizations win, keep and grow business, has partnered with Bronto Software, a marketing platform provider.LEARN MORE

	Sales Lead Management Association Announces Winners for 2012's "20 Women to Watch in Sales Lead Management" Aprimo's Lisa Arthur and LeadJen's Jenny Vance named to list of women in sales lead management who guide, inspire, teach, lead and create wealth. James W. Obermayer, CEO of the Sales Lead Management Association, announced the results of the "20 Women to Watch in Sales Lead Management" leadership program for 2012. Obermayer said, "The SLMA 20 Women to Watch guide, inspire, teach, and lead; they are creators of wealth." Susan Campanale, SLMA's VP, said, "We take great pleasure in recognizing the leadership of those nominated. The winners ...LEARN MORE

	Fei Shen Joins Intellectual Property Group at Faegre Baker Daniels Fei Shen has joined Faegre Baker Daniels LLP as an associate in the law firm's intellectual property group. He will focus his practice in patent analysis, strategy and prosecution from the Indianapolis office. Previously, Shen was a legal consultant with ChromoLogic LLP in Pasadena, Calif., assisting in the commercialization of diagnostic innovations through technonology and patentability analysisLEARN MORE

	WGU Indiana Announces New Online IT Master's Degree Program With Network Management Emphasis M.S. in Information Technology-Network Management merges technical, management skills WGU Indiana is now accepting applications for its new M.S. in Information Technology?Network Management degree. The nonprofit, online university's latest degree program, which focuses on leadership and management, is designed for students with IT network training who want to advance their careers. Students may begin coursework in this degree program on May 1.LEARN MORE

	Educator and Technology Education Entrepreneur Todd Whitlock to Receive TechPoint Foundation for Youth Bridge Builder Award Whitlock will accept the TechPoint Foundation for Youth Bridge Builder Award at TechPoint's Mira Awards Gala presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors at the JW Marriott on May 12th TechPoint Foundation for Youth is pleased to announce that Indiana educator and technology education entrepreneur Todd Whitlock has been selected by the Foundation's board of directors as the 2012 Bridge Builder Award Recipient. Whitlock currently serves as the technology, curriculum, and testing coordinator at North Daviess Community School Corporation in Elnora, Ind. in Daviess County ...LEARN MORE

	Robert B. Anderson Joins Faegre Baker Daniels as a Partner Anderson to Lead Firm's Renewable Energy Practice Faegre Baker Daniels, an international law firm, today announced that it has added Robert B. Anderson as a partner. Anderson has 30 years of experience helping corporate clients in the energy industry on a wide range of finance and project development efforts, and he will lead the renewable energy practice area of the firm's energy, resources and clean tech industry group.LEARN MORE

	Computer Science Day Inspires Tomorrow's Computer Professionals (INDIANAPOLIS) The 2012 Computer Science Day at IUPUI will provide more than 100 local students the opportunity to experience firsthand one of the most in-demand fields in the technology sector. High school students from across Central Indiana will compete in three categories at the March 16 event: computer programming andproblem solving, web development and game programming. Winners will ...LEARN MORE

	Finalists Announced for TechPoint's 13th Annual Mira Awards for Technology Excellence & Innovation presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors Largest nominee class in program's 13-year history - 122 nominees yields 69 finalists INDIANAPOLIS (March 13, 2012) - TechPoint, Indiana?s technology growth initiative, has announced the Finalists for its 13th annual Mira Awards presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors. Finalists in seven different technology categories will deliver presentations and answer questions during interviews with independent judging panels later this week. This year?s Mira Awards finalists criss-cross the ...LEARN MORE

	Construction begins at Bush Stadium, Stadium Lofts to open August 2013 16 Tech launches website aimed at attracting jobs, investment in Downtown Technology District INDIANAPOLIS - Construction began this week on the redevelopment project at the former Bush Stadium on the city's near northwest side. Developers with Core Redevelopment, LLC have begun work to transform the former baseball stadium into Stadium Lofts apartments, scheduled to open in August 2013.LEARN MORE

	Bloomington Launches Tech Talent Attraction Tool The Bloomington Technology Partnership (BTP) announced today the launch of a new web-based social media and talent attraction portal designed to promote Bloomington?s emerging technology community and assist Bloomington technology employers with filling open jobs. LEARN MORE

	WebLink Secures More Venture Funding to Fuel Rapid Growth Indiana-Based Tech Company Raises $1M in Additional Capital Indiana-based WebLink International, the leading provider of online software for membership-based organizations, has secured a $1 million round of funding from Reservoir Venture Partners, a Columbus, Ohio-based venture capital firm. Including this most recent investment, WebLink has raised a total of $7 million in funding since 2008. LEARN MORE

	FaegreBD Consulting Promotes Health & Biosciences Leader to Principal Timothy R. Franson, M.D., a key leader in the health and biosciences practice at FaegreBD Consulting, has been named a Principal with the firm. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., FaegreBD Consulting is a division of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, a full-service law firm with four of its 13 offices in Indiana. Franson, formerly a Senior Vice President, works out of the firm's Indianapolis 96th Street and Washington, D.C. offices.LEARN MORE

	Indian Math Online, LLC is now math-360, LLC math-360 is excited to announce the release of enhanced 7-day free trial. math-360, LLC is pleased to announce that Indian Math Online is now math-360. Since the company?s founding in early 2006, the breadth, scope and focus of the math program and the company?s vision have significantly evolved. In addition to the name change, the company is also announcing the release of enhanced 7-day free trial. LEARN MORE

	Purdue ranked No. 6 nationally for startup creation through technology transfer activities The Purdue Research Foundation is ranked on a top 10 list for creating startups through tech transfer activities in fiscal 2010. The Association of University Technology Managers highlights the foundation's Office of Technology Commercialization for efforts to create 11 startups during that period. LEARN MORE

	Bingham McHale Case Study Sheds Light on Major Job Creation Opportunity in East Central Indiana EB-5 Regional Center to create opportunities for entrepreneurs, Hoosier workers and foreign investors Bingham McHale LLP is pleased to announce the release of its case study on the recent EB-5 Regional Center established in partnership with Energize-ECI in East Central Indiana. The case study provides an overview of the EB-5 Regional Center concept and Bingham McHale?s role in the complex application process necessary to secure the federal designation.LEARN MORE

	Baker & Daniels Receives Tier 1 National Rankings by Best Law Firms Baker & Daniels received Tier 1 rankings in 53 practice areas by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers?. Among the top-ranking areas were administrative/regulatory law, biotechnology law, health care law, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital law. The rankings are a collaboration by U.S. News Media Group, which includes U.S. News & World Report, and Best Law Firms?, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.LEARN MORE

	Food Safety Experts Collaborate to Offer Integrated Approach to Regulatory Compliance Leavitt Partners, Faegre & Benson LLP and B&D Consulting, a division of the law firm Baker & Daniels LLP, are joining forces to provide companies involved in the global food supply chain with a collaborative solution to food safety management. This joint effort will provide guidance for companies seeking to navigate food safety challenges and required to comply with regulations resulting from the 2011 Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). LEARN MORE

	Cathy Tripodi Joins B&D Consulting from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Cathy Tripodi has joined B&D Consulting as a senior advisor on the energy, climate and environment team. She will practice from the firm's Washington, D.C., office. B&D Consulting, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the consulting division of Baker & Daniels LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in three Indiana cities, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Beijing. LEARN MORE

	Navidar Group Serves as Exclusive Investment Banking Advisor to Sentient Health Pte. Ltd. Navidar Group, an investment banking firm focused on providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance advisory services to leading companies, served as the exclusive financial advisor to Sentient Health. Navidar organized and coordinated a global sale process, and advised the company through negotiations, documentation and closing of the transaction in Singapore. LEARN MORE

	Baker & Daniels and Faegre & Benson to Become Faegre Baker Daniels Baker & Daniels and Faegre & Benson announced the combination of their law firms following a vote by partners in both organizations. The combined firm will begin operations as Faegre Baker Daniels on Jan. 1, 2012. In addition, B&D Consulting, a division of Baker & Daniels, will become FaegreBD Consulting. The combination will give the organization a total of 815 lawyers and consultants.LEARN MORE

	Pocket Tales Takes Top Honors in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Global Education Challenge Company is awarded $125,000 in cash and prizes Pocket Tales took top honors in the first annual Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Global Education Challenge. The Challenge was launched earlier this year to identify innovative, game-changing ideas for improving K-12 student outcomes around the world. Pocket Tales beat out submissions from 23 countries and 37 states taking home $125,000 in cash and prizes.LEARN MORE

	Nine Baker & Daniels Attorneys Honored as Lawyers of the Year Nine partners at Baker & Daniels LLP have been named 2012 Lawyers of the Year in their respective markets by The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.LEARN MORE

	Meeting Clients? Needs, Pearl Family Expanding Pearl Pathways to Parent Pearl IRB and Two New Sister Companies Pearl IRB, LLC, a privately owned commercial IRB (Institutional Review Board), has announced major expansion plans. Pearl Pathways, the new parent company, will be organized into three distinct and efficient business units: Pearl IRB, Pearl ReGXP, and Pearl IDEAS.LEARN MORE

	Pearl IRB and Trafalgar Ethics Board partner to deliver integrated US - Canada IRB review services Two commercial IRBs collaborate to deliver streamlined clinical trial reviews for sponsors Indianapolis, IN (July 28, 2011) - Pearl IRB, LLC and Trafalgar Ethics Board, Inc. announce a partnership to provide one stop shop service for central IRB (Institutional Review Board) services for clients. The trend for research sponsors to conduct multi-center global clinical trials continues to grow, with US and Canada accounting for 60.5%1 of sponsored clinical trials in 2010. LEARN MORE

	APP PRESS SURPASSES 1,000 CLIENTS WORLDWIDE Indianapolis start-up successfully launches software to build iOS apps, code-free. Indianapolis, IN, July 18, 2011 - App Press is a content management system that allows print and web designers to rapidly build amazing iPad and iPhone apps - completely code-free. After almost one year in development, App Press launched to the public on May 28, 2011. Since May 28, App Press has gone from 22 to 1,000 clients in 6 different countries. App Press clients included Gannett and the ILEARN MORE

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