Study finds Purdue University Northwest contributes $746 million to Region’s economy
A study has found that Purdue University Northwest contributes $746 million to the Region’s economy.
New La Porte Hospital construction activity making $55 million economic impact
Hospital officials said 65% of the trades and sub-contractors working on the project are based in La Porte County and Northwest Indiana, which translates to $55 million for the Region’s economy.
Report: RV industry made $114 billion impact on US economy in 2018
The RV industry made a $114 billion impact on the nation’s economy in 2018, with nearly one third of that coming to Indiana.
Goodwill Industries will break ground on $8 million Gary facility in June
Goodwill Industries will break ground on its Gary campus at the corner of West Ridge and Clark Roads on June 4. Goodwill said the $8 million project will bring 100 jobs to Northwest Indiana and nearly $9 million in annual economic impact to the community. It is expected to be completed an in operation by …
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Latest responsibility, sustainability report showcases ArcelorMittal’s impact on US
ArcelorMittal USA’s impact on the country and Northwest Indiana remains strong, according to its latest corporate responsibility and sustainability report. The company has issued the report annually since 2009 to showcase its contributions to the economy as well as the communities where it operates. ArcelorMittal has a presence in 14 states and employs about 18,000 …
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Indiana University research finds opioid overdose deaths in state have risen 500 percent the past 15 years
New research from Indiana University shows opioid overdose deaths in the state have risen by more than 500 percent the past 15 years and misuse of these drugs has cost Indiana billions in economic damage. IU research shows that misuse of opioids in Indiana cost $4.3 billion last year and will exceed $4 billion this …