GigWorx, a staffing company, is opening a new franchise in the South Bend-Elkhart region. Franchise owners Mathew Welsch and Alyssa Varacalli are on a mission to innovate and prime staffing in the region for optimal economic growth and development. The company’s model emphasizes flexibility, efficiency and worker empowerment, leading to a dynamic environment for both businesses and workers.... Read More
Graham Allen Partners is set to launch a $200 million fund focused on leveraging untapped data within legacy businesses. The Data Focus Fund II follows the firm's initial $93 million investments using similar strategies, launched in 2019. With over $400 million of assets under management, the private equity firm will continue its commitment to Midwest-based businesses.... Read More
The duo launched The Jumpoff Pedal Trolley last May, after finding a trolley owner looking to sell within state limits. The company provides two-hour pedal trolley tours of South Bend Area bars and pubs for single riders, private parties, and corporate events.... Read More
Raquel Buari started out at Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo, Michigan, as an intern. In March, she was promoted to executive vice president of administration. The 37-year old is the youngest and first female in the role. Buari spoke to Inside INdiana Business about her work as a compliance professional, traits that set her apart, the hotel expansion and how success can come from some of the most unexpected places.... Read More
Beacon Health Systems has been awarded $5.4 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health. Spread across five years, the award enables Beacon to launch its Michiana Family Journey program to enhance birth outcomes, promote health equity and eliminate health disparities.... Read More
Amid trade tension between the United States and China, several companies and organizations have begun realizing the potential of several other Asian countries. The Indiana District Export Council is hosting the “Doing Business with ASEAN” conference to get businesses in Indiana and neighboring states aware and prepared to take advantage of the economic opportunities with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.... Read More
Midwest’s biggest flea market is open for the 2024 season. Located in the heart of Indiana’s Amish country, the Shipshewana Flea Market opens every Tuesday and Wednesday between 8 am and 4pm from April 30 to September 25. About 700 vendors will set up shop on 40 acres at the Shipshewana Trading Place as the season progresses.... Read More
Katie Anthony, the former co-owner of Anthony Travel, started the sports travel agency with her husband John, out of a shared love for sports, travel and hospitality. She spoke to IIB about starting a business 35 years ago, female leadership, and “dumb luck.” ... Read More
Google now plans to spend $2 billion on its data center project in southeast Fort Wayne, the tech giant announced Friday—more than double the amount the company said the development would cost when it first disclosed its involvement in January.... Read More
Elkhart-based Thor Industries, in partnership with Lifeline Youth Ministries, recently launched its RV Learning Lab to teach kids about different aspects of the recreational vehicle industry. Lifeline says its success building new homes and remodeling old...... Read More
