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A Practical Path Forward: Free Workshop Series Continues for East Central Indiana Entrepreneurs
In economic development circles, there is often a tendency to talk about entrepreneurship in broad, aspirational terms—innovation, disruption, growth. But on the ground, in communities like those across East Central Indiana, entrepreneurship is far more personal. It is measured in long hours, careful decisions, and the quiet determination to build something that lasts. That is precisely where the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Grant County
Grant County WorkOne Workshops for April 2026
First Farmers Bank & trust Welcomes Nathan Smith as Assistant VP, Commercial & Ag Lender
CONVERSE, Ind. (March 26, 2026) — First Farmers Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Smith as Assistant Vice President, Commercial & Ag Lender at itsConverse location.Bringing more than a decade of experience in sales and management, Nathan is honored to join the First Farmers team and looks forward to building strong relationships within the community.In his new role, he will manage and service an established loan portfolio while leading efforts to originate new commercial and
Activate Your Storefront in Downtown Upland
Knowing When to Part Ways: A Practical Guide for Handling Employee or Contractor Terminations
Business leaders, HR managers, and founders eventually face one of the most difficult management decisions: letting someone go. Whether the person is an employee or a contractor, the decision affects morale, productivity, and the organization’s culture. Handling the situation thoughtfully protects the company while maintaining fairness and professionalism.Key Takeaways Performance patterns matter more than isolated mistakes. Clear expectations and documentation reduce legal and operational
City of Marion Gives $20K to CASA of Grant County to help offset Federal Funding Loss
City Gives $20K to CASA of Grant County to help offset Federal Funding LossShareemailfacebooklinkedin Mar 11, 2026 | Web Administrator Mayor Ronald Morrell, Jr. has given $20,000 on behalf of the City of Marion to assist CASA of Grant County, Inc. after learning of a significant drop in their federal funding. CASAs are Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. CASA of Grant County, Inc. served nearly 300 children in 2025, and currently operates with a waiting list
I&M Offers Free Online Sessions to Help Customers Understand Their Bills
I&M Offers Free Online Sessions to Help Customers Understand Their Bills FORT WAYNE, IN, March 04, 2026 – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is hosting four “Understanding Your Bill” virtual learning sessions. The events, which will be held for I&M residential customers in both states, are designed to help customers gain a clearer understanding of how their monthly bill is calculated. I&M leadership and members of the customer service and regulatory teams will lead online sessions to walk customers through
Ball State PBS Documentary: ''Now Entering Marion''
AnnouncementBall State PBS Documentary: "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Mar 9, 2026 | Web Administrator Ball State PBS’s most recent documentary under their “Now Entering…” series is all about Marion, Indiana — honing in on our rich history, the arts, basketball. It is viewable on YouTube at: Related Posts
Labor Market Review: Region 3 December 2025
Your Monthly Snapshot of the Region Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for December 2025. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryView The ReportContact
Quarterly Reports from the IN Dept of Workforce Development
Quarterly Reports are Available Three different quarterly reports includes information on online job ads, industry sector employment and wages, and UI claimants in Economic Growth Region 6. Real-Time Job Demand Online job postings summary of real-time data including skills, certifications, and education/experience from many different online job boards.View the Report Industry Sector Snapshot A quarterly count of employment and wages by industry from the Indiana Department of
Hoosiers By the Lumbers Labor Market Review
Your Monthly Snapshot of the Region Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for November 2025. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryView The ReportContact
Purdue To Host Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026
Purdue is hosting the Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026! This is Purdue’s only career fair that welcomes all employers from all industries and provides a unique opportunity to connect with Boilermaker Talent across all majors.This is your chance to recruit and engage with top-notch Purdue Talent in hopes to fill those 'just in time' summer internships and full-time opportunities. Space is limited, so register today! For more details and information, use the registration link
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can