Indiana’s jobless rate in January 4.2%
Indiana’s labor force had a net increase of 3,803 in January when compared to December.
Former IEDC Northwest Regional Director Jim Staton named Indiana’s interim commerce secretary
Jim Staton, senior vice president and chief business development officer at the Indiana Economic Development Corp., will serve as the state’s interim commerce secretary.
Purdue University ag economy barometer reveals pessimistic outlook for sector
The Indiana agriculture sector’s view of current economic conditions have changed little when comparing February to January.
Indiana Commerce Secretary Jim Schellinger steps down from post
Indiana Commerce Secretary Jim Schellinger is stepping down from the post.
National survey finds businesses support vaccinations for COVID
A national survey by PNC Bank found most companies strongly support vaccinations for COVID-19 and plan to encourage their employees to get the shots.
Plymouth among Indiana’s Main Street communities awarded state grant for pandemic recovery
Discover Plymouth is among 15 Indiana Main Street communities receiving a share of $205,000 in state grants to support pandemic recovery efforts.
South Bend – Elkhart Regional Cities Initiative makes funds available for quality of place projects
The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority is accepting quality of place project applications for Elkhart, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties.
Northwest Indiana Forum elects new board members
The Northwest Indiana Forum, an economic development organization, recently elected new members to its board of directors.
Ekos Window + Wall picks Valparaiso for new $11 million factory
Ekos Window + Wall is building its new $11 million facility in Valparaiso.
Unemployment rate falls in Northern Indiana metro areas in December
The state’s jobless rate fell in several metropolitan areas across Northern Indiana.