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Ivy Tech Foundation honors benefactors of the year

October 2, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS – The Ivy Tech Foundation recently recognized 12 winners at its eighth annual Benefactor Awards Dinner. During the event, the Foundation honored individuals, corporations and foundations from Indiana who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students. The award celebrates the gifts and volunteer service that has been contributed to the college. “The generous […]

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Indiana ranked among nation’s best for business tax climate

October 2, 2018

The state of Indiana has one of the nation’s best business tax climates. This is according to the 2019 Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, which shows how well states structure their tax systems and provides a road map for improvement. According to the foundation, “Indiana saw consistent rate reductions through a series of

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Gibson welcomes new leaders for marketing, technology

October 1, 2018

SOUTH BEND – Insurance brokerage firm Gibson recently welcomed the following new employees: Becky Beckman was named director of marketing. She is responsible for all aspects of marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, event planning, and branding. Prior to joining Gibson, she was vice president of marketing at Carbon’s Golden Malted and launched the first

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Indiana new home construction up 8 percent in August from July

October 1, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS – New home construction is showing no signs of slowing in Indiana. The Indiana Builders Association, citing U.S. Census Bureau data, said Oct. 1 that permits for new single-family homes across the state increased 8 percent in August when compared to July. The association said 1,624 permits were pulled in August, up from 1,497

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Around the Region

October 1, 2018

Stay current with local people, news and events Business Milt Lee was named new executive director of Downtown South Bend Inc. Lee will be responsible for working with the organization’s board of directors to further its mission, overseeing the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, as well as continuing the partnerships with its key supporters, Downtown

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Reclaiming the land

October 1, 2018

Region a hub of expertise in redeveloping brownfield sites Ask any Region resident or community leader, and they’ll tell you Northwest Indiana is an attractive area for companies looking to do business. With a history as a manufacturing hub, however, reclaiming and redeveloping old industrial sites can prove challenging. Brownfield sites, according to the Environmental

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Taking the lead in giving back

October 1, 2018

United Way Pacesetters’ goal to boost business philanthropy Chester Inc. has a long history in Valparaiso, and it has evolved beyond being the business whose roots are connected to the iconic Orville Redenbacher popcorn. Chester Inc. was founded in 1947, said Rich Shields, the company’s director of marketing and business development. The firm today has

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Teachers Credit Union signs five-year football field naming rights, cash management services partnership with Hamilton Southeastern Schools

October 1, 2018

Teachers Credit Union and Hamilton Southeastern Schools in suburban Indianapolis have signed a five-year business partnership. Through the agreement, TCU will provide cash management services to the school corporation to enhance operations and financial management, according to a statement from TCU. The credit union also will provide annual support as the exclusive naming rights sponsor

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