Business
Indiana Manufacturers Association’s 2021 Spring Survey reveals optimism despite continued challenges with workforce and supply chains
INDIANA – The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) recently conducted a 2021 Spring Business Survey of its members to get an updated picture of how Hoosier…
German American Bancorp, Inc. appoints Dr. Sue Ellspermann to the Corporate Board of Directors
INDIANA – German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced Monday the appointment of Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College, to its corporate…
LGBT-owned small business panel will discuss how to tap SBA’s economic relief programs to help entrepreneurs
INDIANA – Learn about the SBA resources available to help entrepreneurs compete in the marketplace, launch or expand businesses, receive counseling, funding opportunities, and help to recover…
The Indiana Manufacturers Association launches Healthy Business Certification program
INDIANA – In manufacturing, a focus on a safe workplace is part of the culture. Indiana’s manufacturers have been at the forefront of personal protective…
Startups can learn about hiring their first employees
ODON – Join Purdue@WestGate for a free one-hour presentation and question and answer session on Wednesday, June 23 as Todd Meyer from Insperity discusses how…
Say YES to no more work permits
INDIANA – Effective July 1, schools will no longer issue work permits for minor employees (under age 18). Instead, employers who employ five or more…
More than a grant: meat processors build strong communities
INDIANA – Late last year the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch issued grants to meat processors across the state. Recently,…
Free website help available for small businesses
INDIANA – The Gayle and Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship and Indiana University Kelley School of Business are partnering to support the long-term economic recovery…
Manufacturing Readiness Grants extended through 2023, $20M available for Hoosier manufacturers
INDIANAPOLIS – Applications for the Manufacturing Readiness Grant program, which was launched to stimulate private sector investments to modernize Indiana’s manufacturing sector, have re-opened to…
A record-high 48 percent of Indiana small businesses have unfilled job openings
INDIANA – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in May to 99.6. May saw a slight pause in the recovery of small business optimism after…