Building boom continues: Five Below store coming to Bedford

BEDFORD – The local construction and remodeling market showed strong activity in September 2025, with the Building Department issuing a total of 30 permits for…

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INDOT offers reimbursement programs to support small businesses

INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is actively supporting small, disadvantaged businesses through two distinct reimbursement programs: the Small Business Prequalification Financial Audit Reimbursement Program…

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ROI launches Microelectronics Training Hub at WestGate@Crane Tech Park

ODON — Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) celebrated a significant milestone this week with the ribbon-cutting for its new Microelectronics Training Hub at WestGate@Crane Technology Park….

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Amazon to refund Prime members in $2.5 billion FTC settlement

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon is set to refund a portion of its Prime membership fees to its members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement…

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StoneGate Center announces Digital Business CoWork Day

BEDFORD – The StoneGate Arts & Education Center is offering a networking day for remote workers. StoneGate is inviting local professionals who work remotely to…

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Governor Braun: Indiana must act ‘quickly’ on AI by prioritizing energy and infrastructure

INDIANA– Governor Mike Braun has issued a strong call for Indiana to move swiftly to become a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI), stating that…

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E & H Tubing, Inc. to expand operations in Salem

SALEM – The Washington County Economic Growth Partnership is excited to announce that E & H Tubing, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of steel tubing, will…

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Daviess County leaders partner with Uplands Science and Technology Foundation for WestGate real estate

ODON — Daviess County leaders have signed a real estate agreement with the Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF) to streamline real estate development and…

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Perdue Farms to lay off 293 employees at Washington, Indiana plant

WASHINGTON — Perdue Farms has announced it will be eliminating 293 positions at its facility in Washington, Indiana. The company stated the layoffs will affect…

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Lawrence County declares “Manufacturing Day” to honor key industry

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially designated October 3, 2025, as Manufacturing Day in Lawrence County. The proclamation, passed and approved at the…

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