WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today its support for entrepreneurial ecosystem development in eight communities through “ScaleUp America.”  This new initiative is designed to provide the necessary support to help companies scale up and grow, while strengthening and enhancing local entrepreneurial ecosystems around the specific needs of growth-oriented entrepreneurs and firms resulting in […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence presented Sagamore of the Wabash awards to departing agency heads Anita Samuel, Director of the State Personnel Department, and Scott B. Sanders, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce. Both individuals will depart state government service mid-October. Governor Pence also presented departing State Health Commissioner Dr. Bill VanNess with a

Country music singer, songwriter, actor and winner of “Celebrity Apprentice” TRACE ADKINS returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 28, at 8:00 p.m. with “The Christmas Show” featuring Celtic songs and traditional holiday favorites from his Christmas album, “The King’s Gift.” The show combines fireside story-telling with performances of classic carols. Adkins’

NEW BUFFALO – In the rolling hills of Southwest Michigan, nothing says “autumn” quite like the harvesting of fully ripened crops and plump fruits. In preparation and celebration of this plentiful season the New Buffalo Business Association is hosting the 7th annual “New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest” on Saturday, October 11th from noon to 10:00

HAMMOND — White Ripple Gallery & Co. will be hosting a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The grand opening will feature two new exhibits, live entertainment and more. The headlining show is titled Salute: An Homage to the Godfathers of Art.  The show is curated by Ruth

HAMMOND — To encourage student success and degree persistence among African American male students, Purdue University Calumet is launching a campus chapter of the nationally recognized Brother-To-Brother/SAAB (Student African American Brotherhood) program. Through leadership, mentoring, advocacy and action, SAAB addresses educational barriers of at-risk youth to help enable significantly more Black and Latino males to

INDIANAPOLIS — The Scottish Society of Indianapolis will host its Fifth Annual Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival on Oct. 11, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46217. The event will host 40‐50 world‐class amateur athletes competing in seven highland heavy athletic events including the