Lawmakers get unexpected $1.5B for budget in latest forecast
The General Assembly will have another $1.5 billion under the latest forecast to incorporate in the two-year budget before session ends in just 10 days.
NWI Forum expands marketing role to economic development director
The Northwest Indiana Forum promoted Spencer Summers to economic development director.
WalletHub list of best small cities to start business includes several from Region
Several Northwest Indiana towns are on WalletHub’s 2023 list of best small cities to start a business.
Wightman senior planner retires after 40-year career
Carl Baxmeyer, a senior planner at Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Wightman, is retiring after 40 years in the field.
State House passes bill for Lake County convention center
A bill passed in the Indiana House of Representatives would allow for a Lake County convention center and metro center station fund in Gary.
Michigan City Chamber of Commerce hires marketing manager
Katelyn Swistek is the new marketing and events manager for the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce.
Michigan City seeks community input about new initiative
The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City wants the community to have many opportunities to share ideas about the Vibrant Michigan City initiative.
NIRPC plans to release updated 2050 plan
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission planned today to release a draft of its NWI 2050+ report.
Equitable workplaces
Northwest Indiana Forum: READI grant supports Urban League’s efforts to offer diversity, equity, inclusion training for companies.
Heart of business community
The Northwest Indiana Chamber Executives Association, a 17-member organization, says chambers are at the heart of every business community.