In this issue
Global pandemic aside, observers of business activity in Northwest Indiana may say the Region was void of any crisis the past year.
pandemic
Telemedicine movement
Northwest Indiana health care professionals are embracing the increased use of telemedicine and the benefits it offers both consumers and providers.
Boost for buying local
Local food growers say the pandemic sparked a buy-local movement because national supply chains seemed much more fragile than believed.
It takes an army
The Salvation Army of Lake County’s decades of helping those in need around the Region prepared it for the difficult year that was 2020.
Funding available for another round of Taking Care of Main Street grants
State assistance is available to participating Indiana Main Street program communities developing strategies to get through the downturn.
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Indiana Small Business Restart Grant Program deadline extended to Jan. 22
Indiana small businesses impacted by the pandemic now have until Jan. 22 to apply for state assistance.
Indiana Small Business Restart Grant Program deadline extended to Jan. 22 Read More »
Ball State University researcher says pandemic taking toll on state’s restaurant industry
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.
Ball State economist suggests pandemic job loss recovery slowing
The latest national jobs report reflects that the U.S. economy is adding jobs but at a slower pace.
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Michigan City offering grants up to $5,000 to city businesses impacted by pandemic
Michigan City officials want to assist city-based businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Michigan City offering grants up to $5,000 to city businesses impacted by pandemic Read More »
Farm Bureau reports traditional Thanksgiving dinner should cost about 4% less than last year
Putting on the annual traditional Thanksgiving dinner spread should be a little cheaper than last year.