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enFocus Creates Innovation Team to Support iNDustry Labs
enFocus, a key resource for talent attraction in the South Bend-Elkhart Region, today (June 22) announced the creation of a new, dedicated industry innovation team to support iNDustry Labs at Notre Dame. The University of Notre Dame, with support from Lilly...
Two Elkhart nonprofits come together to teach entrepreneurship, lead sanitizer fundraiser
How does hand sanitizer help teach about business? A well-known Elkhart company and two nonprofits have worked out a deal to make that happen. They're teaching entrepreneurship while helping others stay safe. It involves Junior Achievement and Startup...
Indiana Devotes Nearly $44M To Economic Recovery Efforts
The new initiatives were launched to help Indiana businesses restart, adapt and stimulate long-term growth, especially small businesses and manufacturers. June 1, 2020 Indiana is launching several new economic recovery initiatives designed to bolster critical relief...
Lighthouse Autism Center Expands in Elkhart
Wednesday, June 3rd 2020, 2:24 PM EDTUpdated: Wednesday, June 3rd 2020, 7:05 PM EDTBy Mary Willkom, Writer/Reporter (photo courtesy of Lighthouse Autism Center) ELKHART - Lighthouse Autism Center is expanding its services in Elkhart County. The...
Ameri-Kart to Build $10M Plant, Add Elkhart County Jobs
By: RVBusiness|Published on: Jun 6, 2020|Categories: Today’s Industry News Ameri-Kart, a Myers Industries Inc. company and a rotational molder and thermoformer, announced plans Friday (June 5) to expand its Elkhart County manufacturing operations,...
Officials Warn Northern Indiana Businesses of Virus Spike
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following “Open Letter to the Business Community of Elkhart County,” signed by the mayors of Elkhart, Goshen and Nappanee, Ind., as well as the Elkhart County Commissioners and economic development and chamber of commerce officials, was distributed...
Genesis Launches Luxury Solid Surface Countertops
By: RVBusiness|Published on: May 18, 2020|Categories: Today’s Industry News| Genesis Products Inc., a leader in RV interior components, has introduced Solid Surface Countertops as the newest addition to its RV Interior product line, according to a release. “Showcasing...
Personal Protection Equipment Available at no charge through IEDC
May 6, 2020 Personal Protection Equipment Available As we continue the process of reopening in a purposeful and sensible way, The state of Indiana is making personal protection equipment (PPE) available through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)....
Managing Stress – WebEx
DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 TIME: 1:00 - 1:30 pm FORMAT: WebEx COST: None The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Coping with this stress will help your organization become stronger. In this upcoming free workshop, you'll learn...
Governor Holcomb Announces Phased State Opening: Five-Stage Roadmap to have Economy Totally Open by July 4th
The Governor announced that majority of the state will begin to enter what he refers to as Stage 2 of a 5-phased reopening of the economy on Monday, May 4th. Marion and Lake Counties may move to Stage 2 on May 11th. Cass County may begin move to Stage 2 on May 18th....
INDIANA’S ROAD TO RECOVERY POLICY AGENDA
THE HOOSIER ECONOMY WILL THRIVE ONCE AGAIN. Prior to the pandemic, Indiana was enjoying a 20-year economic success story that empowered the state to become a leader in the Midwest and a national competitor. To assist in re-establishing that status, the Indiana Chamber...
Indiana’s Road to Recovery: Governor releases plan
Governor Eric Holcomb outlined the next steps this afternoon in getting the state back to business. The five-phase plan, called Back on Track Indiana, details a comprehensive process for reopening the economy, continued social distancing guidelines and more....
State Readies PPE Marketplace to Support Hoosier Small Businesses
NDIANAPOLIS (May 1, 2020) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a new marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) that will serve as an added resource for Indiana small businesses returning to work in the coming weeks. The Indiana Small Business PPE...
Elkhart EDC Chief Discusses RV Industry Reopening
By: Gary Gerard|Published on: May 1, 2020|Categories: Today’s Industry News| As the RV industry works to reopen amid myriad procedural changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, staying abreast of current conditions and providing support in any way possible...
Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana
Funds for eligible interns and internships in Indiana Indiana INTERNnet is pleased to be working with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) to facilitate EARN Indiana, a revamp of the state work-study program. Employers with an approved...
