The hardships created by the pandemic appear to have impacted the outlook of small business owners across Indiana. The latest Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business fell to 95.9 in December, down 5.5 points from the previous index. “Small businesses are the job creators and we need them now more […]
Indiana Manufacturers Association elects 2021 chair, officers
Tim Hollander, an executive with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, is the 2021 chair of the Indiana Manufacturers Association board.
RDA taps internal executive for interim CEO role
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority has named an interim leader to take over for its CEO who is departing in February.
State offering aid up to $15,000 to businesses for improvement projects
Small businesses seeking aid to improve operations can get help from the state.
Franciscan Health opens $16.5 million 25-bed surgical unit expansion at Munster hospital
Franciscan Health Munster’s new $16.5 million addition is open for business.
Bill Hanna leaving RDA for role with Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation
Long-time RDA leader Bill Hanna is leaving the post to join the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation.
State expects construction on Double Track project to start by summer
Landing $173 million in federal funds signaled to state leaders the long-awaited start of construction to the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project has arrived.
$15 billion available for another round of Paycheck Protection Program loans
Small businesses financially impacted by the pandemic have another opportunity to seek assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program.