Holcomb Calls US 30 Freeway A ‘Top Priority’
Gov. Eric Holcomb wasted little time Thursday night, Jan. 27, addressing possibly the biggest regional issue in northern Indiana – the need to revamp US 30.
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Kosciusko Chamber Sees Spike In Membership During Pandemic
Life has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the economic realm.
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Guest Column: Our Economic Recovery Depends On Consumers
Larry DeBoer Guest Columnist Enough already. The economy is bad. This is the sharpest, deepest recession in 80 years. We get that. Let’s talk about something else. Like, how does the economy recover? Unfortunately, to answer that question we need to know what kind of recession we’ve got. … Read More
Guest Column: Pandemic’s Damage Will Be Long Term
By Michael Hicks Guest Columnist The past several months ushered in unprecedented changes in economic activity. By the end of May, roughly one in four workers were unemployed and many sectors of American commerce ground to a virtual stop. The previous high of unemployment was registered at 25.5 … Read More
Braun And Donnelly Fight For The Senate Nov. 6
INDIANA — The Democrat, incumbent candidate for the U.S. Senate, Joe Donnelly, currently serves on the Armed Services Committee, Banking Committee, Agriculture Committee and the Aging Committee in the U.S. Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012. Mike Braun, Republican candidate for the Senate, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. The election for U.S. Senate will take place Tuesday, Nov. 6.
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Obama Delivers Speech About Economy
ELKHART — Today, Wednesday, June 1, President Obama visited Elkhart County for two speaking events. The first event was hosted at Concord Community High School at 3:30 p.m. There, Obama delivered an hour-long speech about what he called the myths and truths of the economy in Elkhart and … Read More
Agricultural Seminar Focuses On Economic Reset
WARSAW — A crowd gathered Thursday, Feb. 25, at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe and Coffee Bar to learn about the latest trends in agriculture in relation to the current economic status. The seminar, titled, “Positioning Your Business for the Economic Reset,” featured guest speaker Dr. David M. Kohl, … Read More
Meteorologists Forecast High Ozone Pollution Tomorrow
ELKHART — Meteorologists have forecasted that weather conditions will be conducive to high levels of ozone pollution.
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CNBC Ranks Indiana Best State For Cost Of Doing Business
CNBC has ranked Indiana first in the nation for cost of doing business in its annual “America’s Top States For Business” report. The Hoosier state ranks 13th overall, also scoring well in cost of living and economy. Indiana’s cost of doing business rating is partly due to ongoing … Read More
Good Corn And Soybean Yields May Mean Lower Grocery Bills
Although northern Indiana is seeing a cool start to spring, an area farming expert predicts planting season will result in a great yield this year, which may in turn mean lower prices at the grocery store on some items. Matt Bechdol, a specialist in geo-spacial analysis for food … Read More
Indiana Ag Boasts Billions In Economic Impact
Agricultural industries in Indiana account for more than $31 billion in direct sales and nearly $13 billion more in ripple effects such as related supply-chain purchases and spending by workers, according to a new report from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. The new report, “Beyond the Farm: … Read More
Regional Cities Of Northern Indiana Hopes To Transform Economy
Since November 2014, business, philanthropic, academic and government leaders from Indiana cities across Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall and Kosciusko counties have been working collectively to identify a short list of bold economic development projects that will help transform the economy of the entire four-county region. Today, the group … Read More
Economic Increases Reinforce Indiana’s Strength In Life Sciences
Indiana continues to retain its strong leadership position in critical areas of its life sciences industry. According to 2013 data, life sciences exports accounted for $9.8 billion (nearly one-third of Indiana’s total exports), the second highest number in the U.S. (behind only California), exporting $175,000 of products per … Read More
Pence Issues State Of The State, Focus On Budget and Schools
“Tonight, on the eve of our bicentennial year, I stand before you as your governor to proudly report that the state of our state has never been stronger,” said Gov. Mike Pence during his state of the state address Tuesday night. “Indiana is on a roll, and I’m … Read More
Pence Calls Revenue Forecast Encouraging, Urges Caution
The Indiana State Budget Committee released the December revenue forecast today. The report is projecting modest economic growth in the next three years. “This revenue forecast confirms the growth we are seeing across our state and should be an encouragement to every Hoosier,” said Governor Mike Pence. “While … Read More
BSU Projecting Indiana’s Economy Will Outpace Nation Next Year
By MARC RANSFORD Media Relations Manager Indiana added roughly 100,000 net new jobs this year as many of the state’s business sectors expanded at surprising rates, and such growth should continue in 2015, says a recent report from a Ball State University economist. Speaking at the 2014 Economic … Read More