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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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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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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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
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
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
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
INDIANAPOLIS — In anticipation of higher yields this harvest season, the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency reminds the state’s licensed grain facilities they can apply for temporary or emergency storage by contacting the agency. Requests must be submitted in writing and approved by the agency’s director. “Anytime you’re looking at higher, potentially record,
