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Carey Services Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Grant County to Support Next Generation Campus

Marion, IN – July 21, 2026 - Carey Services is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Grant County through its 2026 Give to Grant Cycle. This funding will support Phase 1 of the Next Generation Campus, a renovation project designed to expand meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The grant leverages additional project funding by meeting a required match, effectively doubling the impact of the Community

Marion Health to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House at New Family Medicine Residency Clinic Location

  Marion, IN – Marion Health officials will hold a red-carpet event, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house at the new location of the of the Family Medicine Residency Clinic located at 1411 W. Bella Drive on Tuesday, July 21, at 12:15 p.m. The new location allows for the expansion of the clinic to accommodate these incoming 1st year Family Medicine Residents representing the class of 2029.  The celebration is open to the public, and attendees will be able to meet the new providers during the red-carpet

DWD Technology Group Named to ERP Global Insights VAR 100 List, Ranked #92

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — DWD Technology Group, a leading ERP consulting firm and technology solutions provider, has been named to the ERP Global Insights VAR 100 list, earning a #92 ranking among top value-added resellers (VARs) delivering ERP and cloud business solutions across North America. The ERP Global Insights VAR 100 recognizes top ERP partners that help organizations modernize operations, improve financial visibility, and successfully navigate digital transformation. DWD’s inclusion reflects its

GoodwillNext SNAP Employment & Training Launches Customer Service Certification Program

GoodwillNext SNAP Employment & Training is launching a customer service certification program designed to help SNAP-eligible participants build job-ready skills and successfully transition into sustainable employment opportunities. The program provides individualized coaching and support throughout each step of the employment journey. Participants who have a high school diploma or equivalent and receive SNAP benefits will complete an 8-hour customer service training course focused on workplace

ServSafe Food Manager Class & Examination

Ivy Tech Marion is offering a ServSafe Food Manager Certification class on Thursday, August 6th. 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (EDT) Ivy Tech Community College 261 Commerce Dr Room: 207 Marion, IN 46952 United States This 1-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements. Registration: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Training: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Exam: 3:30 PM Register at https://www.hospitalityindiana.org/events/marion-servsafe-food-manager-class-and-examination-aug6 

July 2026 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 May 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 commentaryView The Report

Saving a Life: QPR Gatekeeper + Naloxone Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Naloxone Training Saving a Life: QPR Gatekeeper + Naloxone TrainingDate: July 30Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ETFormat: In-person, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Conference Center, 115 W. Washington St. Ste 850S Indianapolis, IN 46204 Registration deadline is July 23!   REGISTER About This Training   QPR Gatekeeper provides three core steps – Question, Persuade, Refer – to safely respond to suicide warning signs and connect someone to help. Includes a one-year

Indiana Chamber, State to Host Webinar Series for Small Business Owners

The Indiana Chamber and Indiana's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation are excited to offer a series of FREE education webinars for Hoosier business owners who are considering selling their businesses or beginning the process of succession planning. Attendance is anonymous to other attendees.The first webinar, “Getting Started: A Practical Guide to Succession Readiness Planning,” will take place June 25 from 12 – 1 p.m. EDT. Whether you're preparing for retirement, an unexpected event or long-term

Northeast Indiana Works Announces June & July Workshops for Job Seekers