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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 24, 2015) – The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors approved and awarded $956,000 in grants to 16 projects and not-for-profit organizations serving Marion County residents at its September 8, 2015 board meeting. Grant requests were approved by The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors and made possible by …

DANVILLE, INDIANA (September 23, 2015) – The Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Awards. Each year, the Chamber gives awards to one winner in each of the six categories; Public Servant, Community Servant, Educator, Business Leader, Philanthropist and Chamber Member, at their annual …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 22, 2015) – As was previously announced earlier this month, there will be a temporary outage of the Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system this weekend – Saturday, September 26 beginning at 11:00 p.m. [EDT] – as the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) moves its …

DANVILLE, IN (Sept. 23, 2015) –With less than a week until Hendricks County’s Bicentennial kickoff meeting, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and the Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee are seeking nominations from the public for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Local public health preparedness officials want to remind residents to prepare for emergencies and disasters as they celebrate National Preparedness Month. “Now – before an emergency or disaster happens – is the best time to prepare your family, business, or school for an emergency or disaster,” …

INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 18, 2015– The two candidates for Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett (D) and Chuck Brewer (R), will present their visions for the West Side and the City during the 2015 Candidates’ Forum presented by the West Side Chamber of Commerce. The Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., is at …

DANVILLE, IN (September 17, 2015) – Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Ind., will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang with its design of the 2015 Corn Maze. This year’s highly anticipated Corn Maze at Beasley’s Orchard opens Friday, Sept. 25 and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31.  …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 16, 2015) – Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann joined iLAB, a worldwide provider of software quality assurance and performance testing products, today to announce the company’s plans to expand its North American headquarters here, creating up to 100 new jobs by 2019. The Johannesburg, South Africa-based company will invest …

Planning for a massive, year-long celebration to commemorate Indiana’s Bicentennial or 200th anniversary as a state has begun, and help is needed at the local level to plan activities in Hendricks County in 2016. Local residents, business and civic leaders interested in learning about volunteer opportunities are encouraged to attend …

Sean Benham was elected in a precinct caucus on September 12 to fill the Brownsburg Town Council Ward 5 seat. He has previously served on the Town’s Redevelopment Commission, Economic Development Commission, Brownsburg Improvement Committee, and the Comprehensive Plan steering committee. Benham has worked as a Risk Control Consultant with CNA …