New CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana

The board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana has selected Mike Jessen as the organization's next president and CEO. Jessen currently serves as city administrator in Valparaiso and a member of the Porter County Council.... Read More

Ascend Indiana continues network expansion

Ascend Indiana, an initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, continues to grow its list of partnerships with universities that want to take advantage of the initiative’s online job matching platform. Indiana State University is the latest school to connect with Ascend Network, a platform that helps to connect students with Indiana jobs and internships. ... Read More

Unemployment unchanged again in February

For the third consecutive month, Indiana's unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in February. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday private sector employment increased by 3,100 jobs over the previous month.... Read More

Northwest Indiana manufacturer marks centennial

A manufacturer headquartered in Monticello is celebrating 100 years in business this year. Fratco started in 1923 as a clay tile kiln and now manufactures corrugated drainage pipe, fittings and accessories as a fourth-generation, family-owned company.... Read More

Wawa potentially coming to Clarksville

The town of Clarksville has taken a step toward landing a Wawa location as the convenience store expands to Indiana. The News and Tribune reports the Clarksville Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a use variance for the potential location just off I-65.... Read More

Cameron, Trine teaming up on education center

Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola is partnering with Trine University to support students in Trine's new nursing program. The partnership includes the construction of a new education and innovation facility on the hospital campus.... Read More

Ready to dig on Fishers Event Center

City officials will Friday break ground on the $170 million dollar Fishers Event Center. The 8,500-seat entertainment and sporting event venue will be home to the Indy Fuel minor league hockey team.... Read More

Nine New Albany businesses approved for relief loans

Economic development officials from One Southern Indiana say nine small New Albany businesses have been approved for relief loans from 1si’s ONE Fund. The businesses are in the city’s central business district and have been impacted by two major construction projects that curtailed business.... Read More