La Porte lands grant for downtown beautification projects as INspire Idea competition winner
An initiative to beautify downtown La Porte is getting some help from a $5,000 grant.
Purdue University Northwest lands $386,000 federal grant to boost entrepreneurship across Region
Northwest Indiana entrepreneurs as well as Region residents considering bringing new products to market can turn to Purdue University Northwest for help.
Double-tracking rail project progressing with construction tentatively targeted to start in 2021
The double-tracking proposal is moving through the process and The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which is overseeing the project, remains optimistic construction will begin in 2021
South Bend International Airport adds Sarasota, Fla. to its lineup of seasonal non-stop destinations
Travelers out of South Bend International Airport in November will have Sarasota, Fla. as another warm-weather destination option.
Goodwill Industries of Michiana dedicates new $8 million Gary campus
Goodwill Industries on Aug. 15 dedicated its new $8 million Gary campus at 4610 W. Ridge Road.
South Bend-Elkhart area survey of CFOs reflects optimism about state of economy
Chief financial officers from the greater South Bend-Elkhart area appear to be feeling better about the state of the economy.
Meyers Glaros Group relocating headquarters to Merrillville in September
Insurance provider Meyers Glaros Group is moving its headquarters from Schererville to Merrillville in September.
Maple Leaf Crossing office, retail development planned in Munster
A six-building retail, office development at Calumet Avenue and 45th Street is planned in Munster.
South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership names director of education and workforce
Leighton Johnson, was named director of education and workforce for the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, a collaboration of the economic development partners representing 47 communities in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan.
Community, business leaders will provide update to Northwest Indiana’s Ignite the Region economic development plan, strategy
Business and community leaders who have been working on various aspects of a strategy to ensure Northwest Indiana’s economic future will provide an update on their efforts Aug. 22.