As he prepares to step down as Indiana’s secretary of commerce next month, Brad Chambers says he is confident that the state’s economic momentum will continue. "There is talent and passion in innovation, and an aspiration for more and better in our state."... Read More
The U.S. Small Business Administration says small businesses in Indiana secured nearly $1 billion in federal contracts in the previous fiscal year. Nearly a quarter of all the U.S. government purchases made in the Great Lakes Region came from small businesses.... Read More
Warsaw-based Lakeland Financial Corp. announced Friday it is the victim of international wire fraud that cost the company more than $18 million. The parent of Lake City Bank said in its quarterly earnings report that the incident did not result in any client information being compromised.... Read More
Chicago-based Near North Title Group, which has a large presence in Indiana, is adding to its portfolio. The title insurance and settlement services provider has acquired the Midwest operations of Doma, a title insurance company in Miami, Florida.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based CME Corp. will break ground next week on a $5.8 million headquarters building on the city's north side. The general contractor, which marked 50 years in business last year, said it will add a small number of jobs to its current staff of 82.... Read More
A fire protection company headquartered in Aurora, Illinois is expanding into Indiana. Allegiant Fire Protection has opened a new office in Valparaiso, with plans to add about a dozen jobs over the next 18 months.... Read More
Mercury Marine announced this week that its global distribution center in Brownsburg has earned a key designation for energy efficiency. The Wisconsin-based boat engine maker has received LEED Silver certification for the 512,000-square-foot facility.... Read More
Billed as the largest inline skating competition in North America, the 14-day event brings over 280 teams from eight countries to the Allen County city and is expected to generate more than $3 million in direct economic impact. ... Read More
A planned renovation of the Memorial Opera House once again has funding, though the project will be scaled back. Our partners at Lakeshore Public Radio report the Porter County Council this week approved $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.... Read More
The $10 million project is being led by the University of Minnesota, and Purdue Extension's Community Development program will provide technical assistance and education for communities throughout Indiana that apply for funding.... Read More
