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BOONE AND HENDRICKS COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) have lane restrictions on State Road 39.  S.R. 39 will be chip and sealed from Lebanon to Lizton.  Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route. Depending on weather conditions, crews will be on site from 7:00 a.m. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

WHITESTOWN, Ind. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Vroom, an online pre-owned car retailer, announced plans today to locate its new reconditioning and fulfillment center here, creating up to 220 new jobs by 2020. “Indiana stands out across the country as an automotive leader,” said Governor Mike Pence. “Whether it’s our state’s …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2015) – Four companies announced plans today to expand their Central Indiana operations, creating more than 150 jobs in Hamilton, Marion and Tippecanoe counties. “Today, more Hoosiers are working than at any time in the state’s history,” said Jim Schellinger, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Food safety is a top priority for public health officials at the Hendricks County Health Department, and they want to remind residents how to prevent foodborne illness at home during National Food Safety Education Month. “Our staff works daily to prevent foodborne illness and make sure …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 28, 2015) — Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties have changed their county income tax rates. These changes take effect on Oct. 1, 2015. The changes for Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties are as follows: Blackford – The resident rate has increased from …

(ZIONSVILLE, IN.) – The Payroll Department Inc. had been in operation since 1990. It started on Main Street in Brownsburg by Teresa Ray as more or less a part time business. It didn’t take long for it to become a full time business as word spread. Over the years, businesses …

There are just a few days left to apply for the 2015 Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund grant cycle. This cycle will close this Wednesday, September 30th at midnight. All grant applications must be submitted online. Grant monies awarded must be used within one year of the grant date. Guidelines and …