INDIANAPOLIS (January 30, 2020)—Approaching its four-year anniversary, INBiz has reached a new milestone. Since April 2016, more than 500,000 users have signed up to do business through Indiana’s one-stop business portal. INBiz’s unique services are catered to Hoosier businesses owners. Through INBiz, users can easily register, start, and expand their …
Read More »DNR sets up shop at Indy Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 14-23
The DNR will have a strong presence at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 14-23, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.The DNR’s main location is in Tackle Town, in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. The booth is a convenient one-stop shopping opportunity for licenses, state park passes, lake-use permits, Outdoor …
Read More »Visit Indiana's The 20 IN 20 Sweet Spots for you Sweet Tooth
INDIANAPOLIS (January 29, 2020) – One of the top holidays for giving candy is quickly approaching, Valentine’s Day. Saint Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without chocolates, pies and sweets of any kind. Visit Indiana’s fourth The 20 IN 20 list features sweet shops, just in time for this holiday. All …
Read More »December Indiana Employment Report
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 24, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2 percent for December and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of …
Read More »New Tax Laws Encourage Heavier Wallets for Hoosier Veterans
INDIANAPOLIS – Changes to Indiana tax laws could put more money in the pockets of military retirees or their surviving spouses this tax season, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1010 this past summer to allow for higher tax deductions for …
Read More »State Launches New Export Assistance Program, Increasing Resources for Small Businesses
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2020) – Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) launched the Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) program to develop and expand export opportunities throughout the state, assisting Indiana small businesses with identifying, marketing and selling Hoosier-made goods in international markets. “To remain competitive in today’s rapidly-evolving …
Read More »Indiana officials applaud China trade deal
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 15, 2020) —Today, the United States and China reached a phase one trade agreement, which was formally signed by President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. “During my economic development trip to China in September, numerous government officials expressed a desire to secure a trade deal …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20
INDIANAPOLIS (January 15, 2020) – Ale, Stout, or Lager, no matter what your favorite may be, Indiana has a craft brew for you. Hoosier breweries consistently rank as some of the best in the world at prestigious competitions, like the Great American Beer Festival and the Brewers’ Cup. So, it …
Read More »Indiana FSSA launches informative video to help guide families through child care and early education choices
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana offers useful and informative resources to help parents find quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children. Good examples are ChildCareFinder.IN.Gov, which the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration launched in 2016 to help find and compare licensed and registered child cares in their areas, …
Read More »Applications now open for Quick Impact Placebased Grant
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 13, 2020) – Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs along with the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that the Quick Impact Placebased Grant Program, is open for applications. This matching grant is designed to fund transformational projects that spark community-wide conversations and creativity. A new partnership …
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