United States Cold Storage to build $124M facility in Lake County
United States Cold Storage broke ground Sept. 6 on a new $124 million cold storage facility in Lake County.
NWI Forum, IEDC approve nine more READI grant projects
Nine of the 34 projects selected for READI grant funding in the Region were approved by the Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
READI grant update: Tolleston Opportunity Campus
The Tolleston Opportunity Campus in Gary is making good use of the $30 million in funds, including a READI grant, that will make the project possible.
State launches ConnectIND portal for entrepreneurs
The state launched ConnectIND, a digital platform that connects entrepreneurs and founders with resources to build and grow their ideas.
Majority of wages in Indiana’s counties lag behind national average
Private employees in all but one Indiana county make less than the national average wage, according to a Purdue University analysis.
Gateway for entrepreneurs
NWI Forum updates how READI grant funds have been used by the Legacy Foundation to create the NWI BizHub as a resource to help small businesses thrive.
Ivy Tech focuses strategic plan on four goals
The Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2025 strategic plan “Higher Education at the Speed of Life” Feb. 2.
Culture for business
A statewide network of people with business expertise from the federal government to regional Small Business Development Centers are available to offer support to small business owners.
IEDC moves for massive funding increase, flexibility in new state budget
Gov. Eric Holcomb proposes new money for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. in his budget proposal.
Michigan City part of learning lab focused on economic development
Michigan City will be part of a year-long learning lab through a partnership with Brookings Institution and the Local Initiatives Support Corp.