The Indiana State Fair will Wednesday host a second job fair to fill hundreds of seasonal jobs at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. The organization says the fair, which will be held in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building, will introduce candidates to open positions related to parking, security, and operations, among others.... Read More
The Merrillville Redevelopment Commission and Town Council have approved tax abatements for six projects in the Lake County town. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the investments total more than $130 million and are expected to create hundreds of jobs in Merrillville.... Read More
The Boone County Chamber of Commerce has named Joslyn McGriff-Bensley its new executive director. The chamber says McGriff-Bensley brings more than 15 years of leadership and professional experience to the position, including strategic planning, project management and relationship building.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Schneider Geospatial, a provider of geospatial services, has received what it calls a significant growth investment from Align Capital Partners, a private equity firm with offices in Ohio and Texas. While the specific financial details are not being disclosed, Schneider says it does expect to add jobs as a result of the investment.... Read More
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, agricultural producers around the country have received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program. To date, Indiana's producers have received $33.5 million in funding.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education is awarding nearly 100 schools and community partners throughout the state with more than $57 million in Explore, Engage and Experience grant funding. The IDOE says the funding will support schools and local partners working to strengthen, expand and create effective career pathways.... Read More
Chicago-based Sikich, which provides technology and professional services, has acquired Petrow Kane Leemhuis PC, a public accounting firm in Indianapolis. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Sikich says the move expands its presence in the central Indiana area.... Read More
Indianapolis-based nonprofit Glick Philanthropies is awarding nearly a total of $700,000 in grant funding to 90 organizations in 11 states. Fourteen Indianapolis-based organizations are among the recipients, set to receive funding through the Glick Community Relief Fund.... Read More
Protection Plus Inc. and employer Raymond Stanley have been ordered to pay more than $185,000 in wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to the U.S. Department of Labor for distribution to the workers. Overtime wages were owed to 215 security professionals who patrol Indianapolis International Airport’s grounds, guard local businesses, and provide traffic control in the area.... Read More
The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis says single-family building permits were down 8% in May, compared to the same month last year. BAGI Director of Government Affairs Drake Branda says despite lower permit numbers, the central Indiana real estate market continues to see high demand and record low inventory.... Read More
