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IUK Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025
PRESS RELEASE Commencement celebrates achievements of the Class of 2025 KOKOMO, Ind. — In an explosion of cream and crimson confetti and a fanfare by a brass quintet, the Class of 2025 graduated during Indiana University Kokomo’s 56th Commencement on Tuesday (May 13). Anticipated thunderstorms held off for the outdoor ceremony, held under cloudy skies. More than 400 graduates processed from the Main Building, past cheering faculty members in academic regalia lining the Quad and into the Pavilion.
City of Marion Home Repair Assistance Helps 18
Home Repair Assistance Helps 18 LocalsShareemailfacebook May 12, 2025 | Web Administrator The City of Marion’s Home Repair Assistance Program approved last year is helping a total of 18 residents with various needed home repairs throughout Marion. These are just a few of many smiling faces from this program to improve our city while helping with blight elimination. The City of Marion and Common Council made $100,000 available through its Blight Elimination Program in 2024 to
Summers of Marion Recognized as One of Best Places to Work in Indiana for 3rd Consecutive Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summers of Marion Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for Third Consecutive Year Summers of Marion is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana list ranking in the Top 5 of the Small-Medium Company category, a prestigious recognition awarded by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Research Group. This marks the third consecutive year Summers of Marion has received this honor, reinforcing its continued commitment to
Collabora Launches ''Data Drive'' to Power Informed Decisions
100 S Washington St. Marion, Indiana 46952 Press Release Contact: Meagan MathiasCommunity Leadership Director Community Foundation of Grant CountyEmail: Meagan@GiveToGrant.org May 7, 2025 Collabora Launches “Data Drive” to Power Informed Decisions in Grant CountyA new community indicators dashboard for Grant
Marion High School Joins Rural Early College Network
Marion High School joins Rural Early College Network Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce that Marion High School is joining the Rural Early College Network. The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis has selected MHS as a partner school in the Rural Early College Network 2.0. Through this program, funded by a $10 million education innovation and research grant from the U.S. Department of Education, CELL will help 20 rural high schools implement
Ivy Tech Marion Offers Programmable Logic Controllers Level I Course
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Ivy Tech Marion Offers SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP Exam Prep #3Day Boot Camp
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Surf Internet Recieves Indiana Connectivity Funding to Expand Broadband in Rural Areas
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Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month
Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business MonthAnother calendar page has come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in May and Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the coffee shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and the service providers who remember our names and donate to our causes. But before you think this is a new call to spend money, know that
15+ Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business
15+ Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business You know the old adage, “It takes money to make money”? While that may be true, marketing and advertising don’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most effective ways to get your business noticed are either free or surprisingly affordable (especially with the technology available). Whether you’re just getting started or trying to grow on a tight budget, here are 15 creative and cost-effective ideas to boost your visibility and draw in
IWU Receives ECFA Accreditation for Financial Integrity
Indiana Wesleyan University Accredited by National Organization for Financial Integrity MARION, IN (May 6, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has received official accreditation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Integrity (ECFA), a national organization recognized for promoting financial integrity among Christ-centered institutions. The accreditation affirms IWU's commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and responsible financial stewardship. The ECFA's rigorous accreditation
IRS Resources for Small Business Owners
During National Small Business Week (May 4-10, 2025), we hope you’ll find the IRS resources for small business owners noted below and in the attached as information which you can share with your those who operate, or are considering starting, a small business. Here are some IRS small business resources that can help your education efforts:The attached promotion bundle, which includes themes, resource links and sample social media messages for each day of National Small Business WeekThe Small Business
Small Business Talk with Trent Daly May 28
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Surf Internet Nears 1,000 Customers in Grant County
April 21, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Surf Internet Nears 1,000 Customers as Grant County Fiber Expansion Accelerates Multi-year investment on track to reach half the county’s population by 2026 MARION, Ind. (April 21, 2025) – Surf Internet® is approaching a key milestone in Grant County, with nearly 1,000 customers now connected to high-speed fiber-optic internet. This achievement reflects years of local investment and commitment to expanding access to reliable broadband service. Surf was the first to
Vath Joins DWD as Systems Consultant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leeah Peters, Marketing Coordinator DWD Technology Group 260.423.2414 lpeters@dwdtechgroup.com Victoria Vath Joins DWD as a Systems Consultant DWD Technology Group (DWD) is pleased to announce the addition of Victoria Vath as a Systems Consultant. Victoria has over 12 years of experience with Sage 100. She has worked with Sage 100 Crystal Reports for 20 years. Victoria has a wide knowledge of Sage 100 such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Sales. She
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Impact Awards May 6 with United Way
&##127881; You’re Invited to the 2025 Impact Awards! Tuesday, May 6, 2025 &##128338; 3:00–5:00 PM &##128205; The Garden House at Matter Park, Marion Let’s celebrate the power of what we’ve done—together. Join United Way Grant County for an afternoon recognizing the incredible programs, volunteers, and partnerships that shaped the past year—and launching the work to come. We’ll be highlighting: ✅ 2025 Community Funding Awardees ✅ Local impact stories from across Grant County ✅
IUK Offers College Prep Camp June 9-13
PRESS RELEASE IUK offers college prep camp for Marion Community Schools Middle school students from Marion will get an inside look at college life, at Indiana University Kokomo’s free Ignite Your Future camp June 9-13. Brandi Keith, adjunct professor of sociology and student success, said incoming sixth and seventh graders from the Marion Community Schools will participate in on campus activities June 9-12, followed by a field trip in their community on June 13. Their goal is for students to start
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
Revamping Your Benefits Package: What Employers Need to Know
Offering a competitive benefits package is essential to attracting and retaining the best talent. However, as the needs of employees change, so too must the benefits that employers offer. In this article, we take a look at some of the most important benefits that employers should add to their rosters in order to stay competitive.Flexible Work Hours In today's rapidly-changing world, more and more employees are seeking flexible work arrangements. Whether it's the ability to work from home one or two days
