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Ball State University researcher says pandemic taking toll on state’s restaurant industry

December 18, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Chairs and tables stacked in a closed pub

A preliminary analysis of the restaurant industry found nearly half of the 300,000 Hoosiers in the sector are either facing unemployment or reduced hours.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Hospitality Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State University, COVID-19, hospitality, pandemic, restaurant industry, Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis

Indiana’s manufacturing, logistics sectors earn high marks in Ball State report

September 7, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Purdue University Northwest offers manufacturing training

Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics sectors continue to flourish despite job losses the past 18 months, a new Ball State University report said.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Education, Manufacturing Tagged With: 2020 Manufacturing and Logistics Scorecard, Around the Region, Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State Economist Michael Hicks, Ball State University

Latest government jobs report reflects spike in unemployment rate fueled by pandemic

May 11, 2020 – By Larry Avila

U.S. economy

Orders across the country for people to stay home in late March and April to slow the spread of the coronavirus led to economic disruptions and ultimately job losses.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: april 2020 jobs report, Around the Region, Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State Economist Michael Hicks, Ball State University, Economy

Report suggests outbreak will lead to declines in government tax revenues

April 28, 2020 – By Larry Avila

U.S. economy

A new report from Ball State University suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to cumulative lost local government tax revenues ranging between $218 million and $315 million.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Education Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University, Ball State University Michael Hicks, Economy, tax revenues

Hobart High School students take first and second place in annual statewide Innovate WithIN competition

April 13, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Innovate WithIn 2020 winners

Two teams from Hobart High School finished first and second in the annual statewide Innovate WithIN competition for young entrepreneurs.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Education, Entrepreneurship Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State University, entrepreneurs, Hobart High School, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Innovate WithIN, StartedUP Foundation, statewide competition, young entrepreneurs

Prior to crisis Indiana’s jobless rate was 3.1% in February but number expected to soar

March 30, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Economic experts suggest Indiana’s once-low unemployment rate is expected to jump significantly as a result of measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State Economist Michael Hicks, Ball State University, Bureau of Labor Statistcs, Department of Labor, Jason Reed, jobless rate, Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame

State seeks applicants for 2020 Innovate WithIN pitch competition

December 23, 2019 – By Larry Avila

RearVu 3.28.19

Hoosier students interested in starting their own businesses or have an idea for a great product may want to take part in the 2020 Innovate WithIN pitch competition.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Education, Small Business Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State University, Hobart High School, Holcomb, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Innovate WithIN, StartedUP Foundation

Ball State economist forecasts sluggish economy in 2020

December 12, 2019 – By Larry Avila

Economy up down

Ongoing trade wars are expected to slow the nation’s economy in 2020, according to Ball State University economist Michael Hicks.

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: 2020 economic forecast, Around the Region, Ball State University, donald trump, economist, manufactruing, Michael Hicks, president trump, trade wars

Ball State survey finds many Hoosiers feel lack of college degree keeps some jobs out of reach

December 10, 2019 – By Larry Avila

Economy general

Many Hoosiers believe jobs are plentiful but those without a college degree are find it difficult to land a job, according to the 2019 Hoosier Survey from Old National Bank and Ball State University.

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, Ball State University, Economy, jobs, Old National Bank, The Hoosier survey

Valparaiso University graduate to lead Ball State alumni association

November 28, 2019 – By Larry Avila

Ball State University

James Acton recently was named the next president of the Ball State University Alumni Association.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Education Tagged With: Alumni Association, Around the Region, Ball State University, executive appointment, James Acton, Valparaiso University

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February-March 2021

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