American Trends June: Summary
-Consumer confidence fell substantially in June led by a marked drop in future expectations confidence.
-Business conditions confidence also fell after three months of increases.
-The recession is having a particularly strong impact on the Sandwich Generation, those consumers with both adult children and living parents.


  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

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

American Trends: This represents the latest monthly summary and analysis of the major indices of consumer confidence, both current and future.


American Trends May 2010: SUMMARY
-Consumer confidence rose for the third consecutive month.
-Business conditions also rose and is at the most positive level since the beginning of the recession.
-Small business owners are embracing social media as a way to increase presence and business.


  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.


  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...

  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.

  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.

  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.


  FHA Increases Mortgage Insurance Premiums: This update from FHA in Mortgagee Letter 2010-02 contains information about Increases to Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premiums. . .

  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 (March): Summary
- Consumer confidence rebounded in March and reverted to the past nine month trend.
- Business conditions confidence also improved in March.
- The economic situation has impacted stress levels of women to a greater degree than it has men.


Back Boeing - Bring Jobs : Boeing Contract Could Bring
Jobs to Shelbyville, Boost Local Economy


1 Batesville Tool & Die Expansion: An estimated 40 new jobs will be created at Batesville Tool and Die by 2013 due to a $9.7 million expansion, a June 17 news release stated.

  Indiana Among Top States To Return 2010 Census For: Indiana is tied for third place in returning 2010 Census forms. 

The Mayor's office has forms if you didn't receive one in the mail.

  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.....


2 TIF District Advances: BATESVILLE — The Batesville Redevelopment Commission modified and confirmed a resolution that will lead to a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district April 27.

US Census Hiring: The US Census has begun a targeted effort in Southeast Indiana to recruit workers for the spring.