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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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