Construction Advancement Foundation earns grant for training program
The Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana will use a federal grant to help train companies on mental health initiatives.
Merrillville Town Council welcomes Lightsource bp solar farm
Lightsource bp plans to build a a multi-million-dollar solar farm on more than 300 acres on the south side of Merrillville.
NWI Forum to welcome governor to Ignite the Region luncheon
The Northwest Indiana Forum’s annual Ignite the Region luncheon will have a special guest: Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Indiana Chamber honors U.S. Sen. Todd Young for leadership
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored U.S. Sen. Todd Young with the 2023 Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year award.
Delinquent tax parcels barrier to economic development
Ellen Szarleta, of IUN’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, says their partnership with Lake County led to legislation that benefits all communities
EPA adds former Federated Metals site in Hammond to Superfund list
The EPA added the old Federated Metals Corp. Whiting site in Hammond to its Superfund National Priorities List on Sept. 6.
Holcomb lauds county buy-in on public health
The vast majority of Indiana’s counties opted to participate in a statewide program designed to revamp the state’s public health investment.
Work begins on 24 Marble St. commercial building in Hammond
Park 24 Marble Street Development is investing $35 million into a spec building on a former brownfield site in Hammond.
U.S. transportation secretary meets with union workers in Gary
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently joined U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan for a visit with the United Steelworkers.
NWI Forum, IEDC approve nine more READI grant projects
Nine of the 34 projects selected for READI grant funding in the Region were approved by the Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Corp.