5 Hoosier projects seek crowdfunding support

Project organizers in five Indiana communities have launched crowdfunding campaigns that could receive additional support from the state. The campaigns were created through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority's CreatINg Places initiative.... Read More

Study: Indiana manufacturing projected for 5-10% growth

Indiana's priority advanced manufacturing sector is expected to grow by 5-10%, according to Conexus Indiana and Lightcast's new workforce study, and subsectors dealing with transportation equipment, chemical, and computer and electronic products could add 13,000 jobs by 2026.... Read More

Holcomb to lead economic development trip to Japan

Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to lead a delegation on a weeklong trip to Japan, with the goal of shoring up longtime relationships with Japanese companies doing business in Indiana and securing additional investments from Indiana’s largest foreign investor.... Read More

5 Indy artists to be hired for social impact initiative

The Office performing arts + film is expanding its Artists At Work campaign through a partnership with the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and the Central Indiana Community Foundation. The program will employ five Indy residents for a year on a $32,500 salary and benefits to work with local social impact organizations on cross-sector issues. ... Read More

Entek breaks ground on $1.5B campus in Terre Haute

Executives from Oregon-based Entek will join federal, state and local officials on Wednesday to break ground on a $1.5 billion manufacturing campus in Terre Haute. The project, first announced in March, is expected to result in 650 jobs by the end of 2027.... Read More

Current conditions cause farmer sentiment to dip

Ag producers are not as confident in the future, according to the most recent Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The university says drop in farmer sentiment is due to a weaker perception among farmers of current conditions.... Read More

Monon High Bridge Trail set for dedication

Indiana Landmarks and local officials will officially dedicate Delphi's newest trail Wednesday afternoon. What was a historic rail corridor and longtime unofficial pedestrian bridge has now been preserved, repaired and opened for the community to safely use.... Read More

Governor details launch of READI 2.0

Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday provided details for the second iteration of the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI 2.0. The initiative will provide an additional $500 million in grants to support projects throughout the state.... Read More

Holcomb lauds county buy-in on public health

The vast majority of Indiana’s counties opted to participate in a statewide program designed to revamp the state’s public health investment — which averages $55 per resident, far below the national average of $91 per capita.... Read More