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Indiana Small Business Restart Grant Program deadline extended to Jan. 22

December 22, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Back On Track Indiana

Indiana small businesses impacted by the pandemic now have until Jan. 22 to apply for state assistance.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Government Tagged With: Around the Region, Back On Track Indiana, COVID-19, pandemic, small business aid, Small Business Restart Fund, Small Business Restart Grant, state aid

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

Ball State economist suggests pandemic job loss recovery slowing

December 7, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Economy general

The latest national jobs report reflects that the U.S. economy is adding jobs but at a slower pace.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, Bureau of Labor Statistics, COVID-19, Economy, November 2020 jobs report, pandemic, recession

Making a Difference: Peoples Bank donates more than $22,000 to support 25 charities in Indiana and Illinois in fight against pandemic

November 5, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Donations

Employees of Munster-based Peoples Bank, donated a total of $22,509 over a seven-month period to assist those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filed Under: Banking, Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Around the Region, Community First Committee, corporate philanthropy, COVID-19, pandemic, Peoples Bank

United Way of Porter County sends more than $1.5M into community to combat pandemic

October 28, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

United Way

The United Way of Porter County has sent more than $1.5 million into the community to aid people and organizations combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Around the Region, COVID-19, Kim Olesker, Porter County Emergency Management Agency, PPP, United Way of Porter County

Mass production forges ahead

October 1, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Dan Keller

Higher education works with companies as more automation creates need for specialized workforce. Experts in the field lend insight into the past, present and future of such advances in manufacturing.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Manufacturing Tagged With: A.K. Smith Career Center, Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology, Andrew Berger, Chris Smith, COVID-19, Dan Keller, Indiana Manufacturers Association, Ivy Tech Community College, La Porte Co. Career & Technical Education, Modern Machine Technology, Niaz Latif, Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Purdue University Northwes, Tom Till, Tri-State Automation, Tri-State Industries

Economist says latest jobs report shows economic recovery cooling

September 9, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

U.S. economy

Ball State University economist Michael Hicks said the latest federal jobs report showing an increase of 1.4 million jobs during August indicates the economic recovery is slowing.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, August 2020 Jobs Report, August jobless claims report, Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University Michael Hicks, COVID-19, Economy, jobs lost, U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment

State providing more than $10 million in aid for businesses, communities impacted by pandemic

August 31, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Open for business New business

The state is providing more than $10 million in assistance to help communities and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economic Development, Government Tagged With: Around the Region, CARES Act, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Response Program, pandemic, small business assistance

11 Indiana food banks receive share of $300,000 in state funds

August 13, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Donations

Food banks that serve Northwest and North Central Indiana are among 11 across the state receiving a share of $300,000 in funding from the state.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Making a Difference Tagged With: Around the Region, COVID-19, food banks, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, support for food banks

Payment assistance available for NIPSCO customers facing hardship during pandemic

July 31, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Natural gas heat

NIPSCO is assisting customers facing hardship during the pandemic who are having difficulty paying for natural gas and electrical service.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Energy/Environment Tagged With: Around the Region, COVID-19, customer assistance, NIPSCO, pandemic

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December-January 2020

December-January 2020 issue

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People first attitude

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Sound mind and body

Leadership potential

Guidance for entrepreneurs

Advocate for children

Legacy of environmental trust

Outdoor adventure awaits

Viewpoint: Better workforce essential

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