Indianapolis – Governor Pence has directed state agencies to act on all three initial recommendations provided by the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention. At the first Task Force meeting in September, a list of action items were discussed and accepted for recommendation to the Governor. Today, …
Read More »HCEDP creates clearinghouse and ad campaign to help local employers fill high-demand jobs
AVON, INDIANA, October 5 — On any given day, more than a thousand high-paying jobs in Hendricks County go unfilled, despite unemployment in surrounding counties. That’s why the Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership is partnering with local employers to launch an online clearinghouse for open jobs, along with a targeted …
Read More »100-Year-Old Indiana Company Rolls-Royce Investing Nearly $600 Million, Committing to Future in State
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Rolls-Royce today as the company announced plans to invest nearly $600 million in its operations and research here over the next five years, ensuring its future in Indiana for years to come. “Indiana leads the nation in advanced manufacturing, and Rolls-Royce has …
Read More »Harrison College Launches New Mobile App to Ease Enrollment and Increase Student Engagement
Indianapolis – October 1, 2015 – More than 97 percent of college students own a cell phone1, and the average smartphone user downloads three mobile applications (apps) per month2. Students also increasingly use their mobile devices for education including research, email, event notifications and interacting with instructors and peers. To …
Read More »Big Apple Bagels reopens in Brownsburg
DEERFIELD, Ill., October 1st, 2015 – Big Apple Bagels® has returned to Brownsburg after a several month hiatus for its transition to new ownership. New owners Chuck and Tillie Pyatte, Brownsburg residents, invite customers to once again visit the store, located at 1551 N. Green Street, to enjoy “BAB’s” fresh …
Read More »2015 ICSSBM State Conference will feature keynote speaker Kevin Powell
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is excited to be hosting the Annual Black Males State Conference in the Indiana Government Center South. The conference will open with an evening reception on Monday, October 12 at the Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis from 5pm-8pm and continue on …
Read More »First Lady Karen Pence to Host Phone Drive Through HopeLine from Verizon to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence in Indiana
Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence today announced she is hosting a phone drive with HopeLine from Verizon throughout the month of October to assist victims of domestic violence in Indiana. This is the second year the First Lady has participated in the initiative. “HopeLine from Verizon is an incredible …
Read More »Indiana Dems Chastise Young, Stutzman Vote for a Federal Government Shutdown
INDIANAPOLIS – Drew Anderson, communications director for the Indiana Democratic Party, released the following statement after Todd Young and Marlin Stutzman, candidates for United States Senate, voted for a federal government shutdown. “Todd Young and Marlin Stutzman failed everyday Hoosiers today when they chose to put their ideology – an …
Read More »AAA Insurance Says Now is the Time to Prepare for Winter Storms
Indianapolis, IN – Oct. 1, 2015 – Winter storms often wreak havoc on a home. Frozen pipes can burst. Snow buildup can damage a roof. Moisture and mold may penetrate walls through exterior cracks. And fires can be started by woodstoves, cracked chimneys, candles or space heaters. “There are many potential home-related dangers during the winter …
Read More »Coats Statement on State Rep. Bill Crawford
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding former state Rep. Bill Crawford: “It is fitting that today Hoosiers will have the opportunity to say a final goodbye to Bill Crawford at the Statehouse. Bill Crawford served the state of Indiana with sincerity and passion …
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