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.
Report suggests outbreak will lead to declines in government tax revenues
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.
Hobart High School students take first and second place in annual statewide Innovate WithIN competition
Two teams from Hobart High School finished first and second in the annual statewide Innovate WithIN competition for young entrepreneurs.
Prior to crisis Indiana’s jobless rate was 3.1% in February but number expected to soar
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.
State seeks applicants for 2020 Innovate WithIN pitch competition
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.
Ball State economist forecasts sluggish economy in 2020
Ongoing trade wars are expected to slow the nation’s economy in 2020, according to Ball State University economist Michael Hicks.
Ball State survey finds many Hoosiers feel lack of college degree keeps some jobs out of reach
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.
Valparaiso University graduate to lead Ball State alumni association
James Acton recently was named the next president of the Ball State University Alumni Association.
U.S., Indiana’s economic growth may slow in 2019 Ball State University report suggests
A Ball State University report suggests the combined effects of the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, current monetary policy, and a widening trade war will reduce the pace of Indiana’s economic growth in 2019. During his address at the annual Indiana Economic Outlook Luncheon in Muncie’s Horizon Convention Center Dec. 12, Ball State economist […]
Whiting resident on Ball State University team that took second place in national architecture competition
Gwen Stricker of Whiting was part of a Ball State University student team that took second place in the 2018 Charles E. Peterson Prize Competition. The competition’s goal is to heighten awareness of the nation’s historical buildings and to add exemplary student work to the Historic American Buildings Survey collection at the Library of Congress. […]