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EGR 3 Quarterly Labor Market Reports
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 3. 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 Workforce
New Notification System for Small Businesses Grants
To help let business owners know about future relevant opportunities when they arise, the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center created a questionnaire with common criteria for small business grants. Grant opportunities often target particular industries or disadvantaged persons. By registering with the SBDC for updates, small businesses can personalize the notification to include grants they may qualify for, but that aren't "universal" enough to announce generally or broadly. Sign up for
January 2026 Labor Market Review (Economic Growth Region 3)
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 January 2026. 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 commentaryClick here to view the full report.
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
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
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
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