Greenleaf Foods SPC of Chicago on April 8 broke ground on a 230,000 square-foot facility in Shelbyville, which will create up to 460 new jobs when operational by late 2020
Northwest Indiana high school team finishes third in statewide Innovate WithIN competition
An idea by a group of students from Hobart High School to enhance safety for bicyclists took third place in the second annual Innovate WithIN pitch competition, a statewide initiative to encourage entrepreneurship.
Peoples Bank CEO named to board of Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb this week announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions, including the CEO of Peoples Bank who will serve on a board that regulates the state’s banking and finance sector. Board of Directors of the Department of Financial Institutions One new appointment to the board, […]
$144 million in grant requests could add 240 miles of hiking, biking and riding trails across Indiana
Improving quality of place and providing more recreational opportunities for Hoosiers appears to be a priority around Indiana. The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced the first round of the Next Level Trails grant program received 82 applications requesting a total of nearly $144 million in funding. The applicants are from 42 of the […]
More Indiana residents utilizing state grant programs to further education beyond high school
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 […]
State commission formed to examine competitive teacher compensation in Indiana
A group of business executives and education professionals from around the state has been assembled to examine what 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 […]