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The Indiana Department of Revenue recently updated Information Bulletin #8, “Application of Sales Tax to the Sale, Lease, or Use of Computer Hardware, Computer Software, and Digital Goods.” The original bulletin, which had not been updated since 2011, outlines the sales and use tax policy on the sale, lease, or use of computer hardware, computer … Continue reading Indiana Attempts to Clarify Sales Tax Application for SaaS and Cloud-Based Products

This letter originally appeared in the Indianapolis Business Journal. Kudos to members of the Indiana Legislature for proposing the workforce training tax credits highlighted in Hayleigh Colombo’s piece, “Job training tax credits gain steam in Legislature” [Jan. 30]. Certainly Indiana’s greatest workforce development challenge is the gap between employers’ needs and the skill level of both … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: IEDC Has Training Program

KSM Location Advisors is excited to launch a new website that reflects our experience and well-known reputation as a provider of business relocation and incentives consulting. The new site features a revamped design, a more user-friendly experience, and enhanced content to keep you up-to-date on recent happenings in the economic development and site selection world. … Continue reading Alexa, Launch The New KSMLA Site

Tim Cook, CEO of KSM Location Advisors, joined Lara Beck of Beck Communications Group and Aaron Reitz, market president of KeyBank, on Gerry Dick’s recent Inside INdiana Business INsiders panel. The panel weighed in on Holcomb’s State of the State, infrastructure improvements, the endorsement of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, plans for the former General … Continue reading Cook Discusses Holcomb’s SOS, Infrastructure Improvements, and More on the INsiders

The Skills Enhancement Fund, or SEF, provides a 50% match of training expenses for qualified businesses.  For the last several years, KSM Location Advisors has consistently sounded the drumbeat – though articles, presentations, in conversations with state officials, and various other means – that SEF is severely underfunded.  As the primary funding source for workforce … Continue reading IEDA Supports Increase in SEF Funding

This article originally appeared on insideindianabusiness.com. Indiana has had a lot of economic development success in recent years, and much of the foundation for this success is the result of actions taken by the Indiana legislature to modify Indiana’s tax structure. This effort started in the early 2000s when lawmakers started chipping away at Indiana’s antiquated tax … Continue reading An Indiana Legislative Call-to-Action

Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, appeared alongside Vox Global senior partner, Mike Marker, and Ivy Tech’s statewide diversity and community outreach executive director, Doran Moreland, on the recent Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel. The panel weighed in on the dip in unemployment rates in October, legislative priorities for the upcoming 2017 Indiana Legislative session, and … Continue reading Culp Discusses Unemployment Rates and Legislative Priorities on Recent INsiders Panel

Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, part of the Katz, Sapper & Miller Network, has been named a 2016 Woman of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ). The Women of Influence award recognizes local women from both the public and private sectors who exemplify professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service … Continue reading Culp Recognized as an Indianapolis Woman of Influence

For the ninth year in a row, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Indiana will present the top trends in real estate for the coming year. This year’s event, “Real Estate Trends in Central Indiana: Great Place to Live, Great Place to Invest,” will take place Monday, Nov. 21, at the Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis. The program will … Continue reading Culp to Serve as Panelist at ULI Indiana’s Real Estate Trends 2017

Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, joined Justin Ohlemiller, executive director at Stand for Children, and Robert Herzog, Berkeley College senior VP of finance and administration, on last week’s Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel. The panel chimed in on the effects of recent expansion announcements from MOBI Wireless Management and Kohl’s, ITT Tech’s closure, Sun King’s new … Continue reading Culp Discusses ITT Tech Closure, Job Announcements and New Lease Deal on Recent INsiders Panel