New home construction across Indiana showed no signs of slowing in October. The Indiana Builders Association, citing U.S. Census Bureau data, said 1,470 permits for new homes were issued across the state in October, up 15 percent from September when 1,277 building permits were recorded. The association added the number of permits issued in October […]
A Ball State University report suggests the combined effects of the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, current monetary policy, and a widening trade war will reduce the pace of Indiana’s economic growth in 2019. During his address at the annual Indiana Economic Outlook Luncheon in Muncie’s Horizon Convention Center Dec. 12, Ball State economist
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An executive with museum experience will be the new leader for the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting. Orestes Hernandez, formerly vice president of business development at the Coral Gables (Florida) Museum near Miami, was named executive director of the interactive children’s museum and hall of fame for collegiate and professional sports mascots set
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The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce is in search of a new president and CEO. In its Dec. 10 email newsletter, the chamber said Rita Mrozinski, who had served as president and CEO since Jan. 1, 2017, “has moved on from her position with the chamber.” No other information was provided. A selection committee
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Ivy Tech Community College has signed a new credit transfer partnership with Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ivy Tech has more than 50 credit transfer arrangements, including reverse transfer agreements. Ivy Tech Community College graduates who transfer into UI&U undergraduate programs will receive a scholarship of $100 discount per credit hour for the
The latest induction into the South Shore Wall of Legends is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. South Shore Legends honors individuals with a connection to Northwest Indiana who have made their mark on the world through exploration, courage, creativity, or innovation. The program is free, but registration
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St. Louis-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. recently opened its first Indiana location in Chesterton. The company’s Chesterton office will be led by Clifford Bryan, branch manager and managing director – investments. Bryan has worked in the financial services industry for 23 years. Bryan will be joined by Jeff Fernandez, financial advisor,
LCI Industries of Elkhart announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. acquired the business and certain assets of the furniture manufacturing operation of Smoker Craft Inc., a pontoon, aluminum fishing, and fiberglass boat maker in New Paris for $28 million. Lippert Components is a supplier of engineered components for leisure vehicles and mobile transportation,
