Study: Elkhart-Goshen workforce ready for semiconductors
A new report by workforce data analytics firm Lightcast puts the Elkhart-Goshen area among the top 10 in the nation for semiconductor workforce readiness.
Government
IU South Bend names new director of community engagement
Elizabeth Bennion is the new director of community engagement at Indiana University South Bend.
IEDC moves for massive funding increase, flexibility in new state budgetÂ
Gov. Eric Holcomb proposes new money for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. in his budget proposal.
Michigan Economic Development Corp. renews CEO’s contract
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. Executive Committee approved a new four-year contract for CEO Quentin Messer Jr.
Apply for Governor’s Fellowship program by Jan. 31
The deadline for Gov. Eric Holcomb’s fellowship program is Jan. 31.
Governor makes end-of-year appointments
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed several people to various state boards and commissions, including Steven Coxhead of Hammond.
Attorney general says $700M in property still unclaimed
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita encourages residents to see if they have unclaimed property on IndianaUnclaimed.gov.
State’s economic future bright, says governor, secretary of commerce
Gov. Eric Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers touted this year’s record-breaking economic development for the sixth year in a row.
7 Michiana companies earn place in state’s new entrepreneurship yearbook
Seven Michiana companies are included in a new publication that highlights the efforts of the state’s entrepreneurs.
South Bend seeks bids on 7 redevelopment sites near downtown
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is asking private developers to submit proposals for seven city-owned plots of land near downtown.