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Rural development grants available
Nov 8 2024The purpose of this U.S. Department of Agriculture program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects...
GREENFIELD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, a division of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc. (YPPI), announces the promotion of Batuhan Ak to General Manager, Site Lead, and David Harner to General Manager, Operations Lead, at its newly-expanded facility in Greenfield, Ind. These leadership appointments coincide with the consolidation of all...
Unemployment rate stays steady in Hancock County
Oct 31 2024Hancock County’s unemployment rate remained 3.7% in September, unchanged from August, according to a Labor Market Review the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released today.The county’s latest unemployment rate is up from September 2023’s 2.6%.Indiana’s unemployment rate was 4.3% in September, down from 4.5% in August but up from 3%...
Healthcare, transportation, retail, and manufacturing remain in-demand job markets for Hancock County and the surrounding Central Indiana region, which continues to experience exciting growth.A report on job demand from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development lists registered nurses as the top occupation based on advertisements for the nine-county Central Indiana...
Our friends at the Indy Partnership want to hear from you. Your insights for their Economic Outlook Survey are crucial for crafting strategies that support existing businesses and attract new investments in Central Indiana.Why is your voice important? The goal of this survey is to gauge the temperature of regional...
Smartphones have enabled us to attend to work from nearly anywhere. But their productivity power also frequently encroaches on our personal lives—making it too easy to reply to business emails or Slack messages when we should be focused on dinner with the fam. Likewise, when we want to get work...
USDA Expands Local Partnerships in Six States to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans
Oct 18 2024U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Lillian Salerno announced the Department is partnering with six Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFI) to expand homeownership opportunities for Native Americans living on Tribal lands in six states.“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are taking action to ensure...
The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) in the franchising world may seem like a fairly recent phenomenon, but it first began to have a noticeable impact on the industry five years ago. Since that inflection point, AI technologies have rapidly matured in areas like machine learning, data analytics and language...
Explore the Works of Local Artists and Makers this Fall at Markets and Galleries Across the StateAs the leaves turn and the air crisps, North Dakota's stunning landscapes aren't the only places to find Legendary beauty. The state's vibrant artist and maker community thrives this October, offering a treasure trove...
USDA Highlights Success of Historic Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative
Oct 17 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrated the ongoing success of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a historic and innovative funding opportunity that expands markets for commodities produced using climate-smart production methods. This effort is helping farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners implement climate-smart production practices on working lands to...
Burgum signs MOU with Korean UAS association, expanding North Dakota’s collaboration opportunities
Oct 15 2024Gov. Doug Burgum and Korea Research Association for Unmanned Vehicles (KRAUV) Chairman Choi Myungjin today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and KRAUV to establish a partnership and promote collaboration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and development. KRAUV is focused on the advancement...
The Role of Rail in Industrial Development
Oct 14 2024Area Development talked with Norfolk Southern’s GVP of Industrial Development, Craig Hudson, about the evolving importance of rail in site selection, supply chain sustainability, and emerging sectors like metals and advanced materials.Q: What challenges do companies face when incorporating rail into their site plans, and how does Norfolk Southern help...
Manufacturing has seen a resurgence in the past several years, making a strong comeback across the US, and Hancock County is an active participant in this revitalization. The outdated image of manufacturing as a dull, dirty, and dangerous job has been replaced by one of innovation, where cutting-edge technology meets...
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Tell City today to break ground on Hoosier Heights, a new single family residential subdivision being supported by matching funds from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the $1.25 billion READI program in...
The Hancock County Council unanimously approved the adoption of the county’s 2025 budget at its October 9 meeting following months of negotiation.The final budget totaled levying $84,169,659 in taxes to adopt a tax rate of 0.3801. The budget included $28,436,544 in home-ruled funds, which are not reviewed by the Department...
Sustainea, a company focused on sustainable chemistry, announced plans to locate its first U.S. operations in Indiana, investing $400 million to establish its first Bio-MEG (monoethylene glycol) industrial plant in Lafayette. The facility will be co-located with Primient, leveraging the company’s local supply of corn dextrose to produce a renewable,...
Introducing a Project
Oct 10 2024While discussions on solar farms, natural gas lines and other energy possibilities have continued over the last couple of years, wind project proposals fizzled out after Mercer County officially adopted its current restrictive ordinance.That changed with the start of October, however. PRC Wind (Project Resource Corporation) is planning a wind project...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a monthly chewable tablet for dogs made by Elanco Animal Health that is designed to protect against six parasites.The product, called Credelio Quattro, is designed to protect against fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms and three different species of tapeworms.Greenfield-based Elanco announced the...
Growth Continues in Commercial Truck and Trailer Leasing and SalesCHATTANOOGA, TN, AND GREENFIELD, IN, October 9, 2024 - Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with another year of growth, said Co-Founder and President Jud Alexander.The business launched in September 2004 with a focus on used truck sales...
Transportation can be a barrier to employment, especially in suburban and rural areas that lack public transit. Thankfully the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) has programs and resources to help employees get to work.Commuter ConnectOver 11,000 people in Central Indiana are registered for free transportation resources through CIRTA. By...
The University of Minnesota Extension has conducted extensive research on succession planning and leadership transitions within the business community. Their research and resources provide economic developers with a toolkit they can use with businesses during Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) visits.Michael Darger, a seasoned Extension Specialist at the University of...
Lately, securing financing for large-scale development projects has become increasingly complicated and nuanced. Executives looking to expand facilities or select new locations must navigate myriad challenges, from volatile capital markets to stringent investor expectations.That’s because in 2023, capital markets encountered disruptions reminiscent of the 2008 global financial crisis. The Federal...
As a seasoned professional, you know that the true power of leadership lies in recognizing the potential within your team and creating an environment that allows them to demonstrate leadership themselves. However, too many leaders forget this and default into focusing on immediate outcomes rather than nurturing future leaders. The...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is investing in 116 projects across the nation to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, safe drinking water, and good-paying jobs for people in rural and Tribal communities. Part of the funding announced...