A group of business executives and education professionals from around the state has been assembled to examine want constitutes competitive teacher compensation in Indiana and how to achieve it. The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb on Feb. 12 announced members of the volunteer Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission. The commission has been tasked to deliver […]
Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs has new director
Former Air Force captain and state government veteran Dennis Wimer was named new director of the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “I have directed Dennis to make any and all necessary changes to restore the confidence of the department and the trust of Hoosier veterans,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement announcing Wimer’s appointment. […]
Holcomb makes appointments to state boards, commissions
The office of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced re-appointments to the Board of Tax Review, the Election Division of the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission, as well as a new appointment to the State Board of Education. Appointments include: Board of Tax Review; Jonathan Elrod, Indianapolis. He was reappointed […]
Nominations sought for Governor’s Century, Half Century Business Awards
The state of Indiana seeks nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years or 100 years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community. Gov. Eric Holcomb will recognize award winners and present a commemorative certificate during […]
Holcomb: Indiana experiences another solid year for job growth, new businesses
Commitments from businesses made throughout 2018 will represent more than $7.38 billion in new investments and creation of 31,112 new jobs in the coming years, according to state officials. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Dec. 17 that 2018 represented the second consecutive year for positive economic development with the Indiana Economic Development Corp., which secured 320 […]
Hoosiers taking Northwest Indiana to the next level
‘Ignite the Region’ initiative spurring next wave of growth Serving as Indiana’s secretary of commerce and helping lead the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC), I have the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work being done to drive Indiana forward and take our economy to the next level. Indiana is ranked first in the Midwest […]
Hoosier high school students with entrepreneurial aspirations encouraged to submit video entries to state’s Innovate WithIN contest by Feb. 6
Applications for the 2019 Innovate WithIN pitch competition, which targets Hoosier high school students with business ideas and entrepreneurial aspirations, are being accepted through Feb. 6, 2019. The competition, presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corp., Indiana Department of Education and Ball State University, seeks student teams from around the state to submit video pitches […]
Indiana poultry producers donate 75 tons of food to families in need around state
More than 75 tons, or 150,000 pounds, of poultry products were donated to families in need ahead of the holiday season, the Indiana State Poultry Association announced Nov. 19. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture director Bruce Kettler, thanked the state’s producers during the association’s 71st annual poultry donation […]
Holcomb says pursuit of Amazon HQ2 shows Indiana a global destination for business
Indiana may have missed out on landing the coveted second headquarters of internet giant Amazon but Gov. Eric Holcomb believes pursuit of the company positioned the state as a global business destination. “I am proud of Indiana’s efforts to pursue Amazon’s second headquarters,” Holcomb said in a Nov. 13 statement, issued the same day Seattle-based […]
Indiana’s Next Level Jobs initiative gains more partners, resources to help Hoosiers open doors to better-paying careers
Indiana’s Next Level Jobs initiative has gained more partners and resources to connect people to the skills they need to land better-paying jobs. Skillful Indiana, which will work to assist people—particularly individuals without a four-year college degree—to land a good job in a changing economy. The launch of Skillful Indiana brings together the Markle Foundation, […]