Indiana ready for the world
Education, engagement, talent development, teamwork and informed insight, along with infrastructure, keep the Region heading in the right direction logistically, experts say.
Transportation & Logistics
Upgrades to South Bend International Airport in response to increased passenger use
More flights have led to more passengers using South Bend International Airport.
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South Bend International Airport adds seasonal flights to New York/Newark
New York/Newark is the latest seasonal travel destination added at South Bend International Airport.
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Double-tracking rail project progressing with construction tentatively targeted to start in 2021
The double-tracking proposal is moving through the process and The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which is overseeing the project, remains optimistic construction will begin in 2021
South Bend International Airport adds Sarasota, Fla. to its lineup of seasonal non-stop destinations
Travelers out of South Bend International Airport in November will have Sarasota, Fla. as another warm-weather destination option.
Study: Domestic maritime Industry supports 15,360 Jobs, contributes $3.9 billion to Indiana’s economy
A new study shows the domestic maritime industry employs 15,360 people in Indiana and generates more than $3.9 billion annually for the state’s economy.
State keeping door open to buy land that may become Indiana’s fourth shipping port
State officials have extended the option purchase land near Lawrenceburg, which could be the site of the state’s fourth port.
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Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor recognized for efforts to improve air quality
The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor was awarded for its voluntary actions taken in 2018 to improve air quality in Northwest Indiana.
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Economy in Motion
Emphasis on logistics and infrastructure bringing the region significant returns on investment Indiana designated “Crossroads of America” as the official state motto in 1937. The slogan began as a nickname for Indianapolis because it’s the hub for several interstate highways that crisscross the state. Those highways connect Hoosiers to the rest of the country. Ten
The Port Connection
Healthy investments flow from Port of Indiana’s water connections. Rick Heimann chuckled to himself while pointing to a mountainous pile of scrap metal near the entrance of his massive workplace, the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. He recalled a snide comment from a visitor who suggested that piles of scrap metal “junk” are not the best