A growing number of Hoosiers are utilizing state grant programs to help them get the education they need to land a career in a high-demand field. In advance of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s first meeting March 6 as a member of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, Holcomb was expected to share with the board that […]
A home designer from St. John is among Professional Builder magazine’s national list of 40 Under 40 rising stars for 2019 in the home building industry. Jacklyn Graniczny, partner and design director of Sublime Homes, is among the honorees profiled in the magazine’s March 2019 edition. This year’s class of 11 women and 29 men
The Construction Advancement Foundation is accepting applications and nominations for the foundation’s 2019 Project of the Year and Contractor of the Year. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. April 5. The project of the year award recognizes outstanding construction and will be judged under the following criteria: excellence in partnering and teamwork; construction quality in craftsmanship;
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A total of 35 recipients will share $125,000 in grant funds to promote and host tourism activities in the South Bend-Mishawaka area. The 2019 Visit South Bend Mishawaka Tourism Marketing Grants were awarded by the St. Joseph County Hotel-Motel Tax Board. The board said funded activities will increase hotel-motel occupancy and create a positive image
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A new state-of-the-art veterinary facility focusing on orthopedic care recently opened in Highland. The Veterinary Orthopedic Center was launched by veterinarian Claude Gendreau. “Over the years, as I have observed so many advances in all areas of veterinary science, I started envisioning a facility totally focused on treating orthopedic conditions,” said Gendreau. Gendreau opened his
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Jenilee Haynes Peterson recently was appointed economic development manager at the Economic Development Corp. Michigan City, Ind. Peterson replaces Katie Eaton, who left the post to become president of the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce in November. Peterson will focus on business retention and expansion programs, building community partnerships, and workforce development initiatives. She most
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State leaders want to expand Indiana’s specialty crops. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture now is accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty crop production in Indiana to take full advantage of
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Purdue University Northwest marketing students Kristin Augustyne and Rada Tanasijevic have an idea that could alert motorists a motorcycle is close to their vehicle. The two college of business students represented Purdue Northwest in the National Student Startup Madness Competition—a nationwide competition for college student-led digital media startups. Augustyne and Tanasijevic’s project, called “Sound Cycle,”
Kimberly Barkman was appointed agricultural education program manager of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Barkman will serve as a liaison between ISDA and the Indiana Department of Education, and schools with an agriculture program. “We are pleased to name Kim as our very first agricultural education program manager,” said Bruce Kettler, ISDA director. “Her
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The state is accepting applications for grant funds to help service providers bring high-speed internet service to rural areas around Indiana. The office of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb recently announced the launch of the Next Level Broadband program, which will dedicate $100 million to bridge the digital divide to the state’s rural areas. “The internet
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