Noble County EDC launches employment grants
Seeking to improve employment rates, a Noble County local economic development organization is offering grants of up to $1,000 so people can afford needed equipment and supplies. ... Read More
Cate Charron
Indianapolis Business Journal
Greater Muncie Chamber moves into downtown office
The new office will open to he public early this year. Details for the ribbon-cutting celebration will be announced at a later date.... Read More
Knox County plans child care expansion with grant
In the Southern Indiana Gateway Region, Chris Pfaff, CEO of Knox County Indiana Economic Development, told WTWO-TV that about 1,700 people aren't working due to the lack of childcare.... Read More
Ball State launches ‘Cardinals Vote!’ initiative
The “Cardinals Vote!” initiative, supported by a Community-Engaged Alliance grant, seeks to expand non-partisan civic engagement across the campus and surrounding community through outreach and various strategies.... Read More
County health departments see $75M public health investment
Eighty-six county health departments, representing about 96% of Hoosiers, have received a piece of a $75 million public health investment meant to improve residents' health outcomes. The funding stems from the Health First Indiana initiative.... Read More
Gary City Council’s leadership is all women for first time
Councilwoman Tai Adkins was elected president Tuesday, while Councilwoman Lori Latham was chosen as vice president. Both council members are Democrats and had unanimous support.... Read More
IU NIL collectives raise $2M in two-month fundraiser
The collectives' goal was to raise at least $1 million from Nov. 14 through Dec. 31, knowing those contributions would double from the donor's match.... Read More
Solar operator interested in land for sale in Tell City
The Board of Public Works recently voted to advertise bids on the land and will hear bids at its February meeting. ... Read More
State program offers farmers insurance discount for cover crops
The Cover Crop Premium Discount Program will forge on for a fourth year after the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy and the United State Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency partnered to incentive farmers to plant crops that improve their soil and the community's water quality.... Read More
Valparaiso’s Family Express plans 20-store sprawl, new look
The new stores will enhance its classic, colonial look for a more contemporary design to target younger demographics. ... Read More