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Economic development plan aims to 'Ignite the Region'
The Northwest Indiana Forum and its allies have been pursuing a multi-pronged approach to igniting economic development across the Region, including developing a young professionals digital ambassador program, opening an impact lab for startup companies at Purdue University Northwest, and calling existing businesses to see if they need help with hiring or expansion.
A Resilient Economy Makes Northwest Indiana Prime for Investment
Northwest Indiana, a low-cost, business-friendly corner of greater Chicagoland, has proven its resiliency time and again. With the advantages of a central location that’s within a one-day drive of 80 percent of the U.S. population, a skilled workforce and a wealth of infrastructure, Northwest Indiana has adapted over and over to changing market demands
Forum puts spotlight on bringing brownfields back to life
Brownfields – pieces of land with actual or potential industrial contamination – were the subject of an April 25 workshop that aired a variety of approaches and potential solutions to making those properties – ranging in size from former gas stations to sprawling industrial sites – useful again.
NWI Forum wants public input on Region's future
What's the Northwest Indiana you want to see in the future?
What industries should the Region court to diversify the economy? Should it focus more on revitalizing downtowns, redeveloping brownfield sites or both? Is it important to improve the perception of Northwest Indiana by outsiders or its own residents?
Nearly 50 Region business leaders contribute to new economic development blueprint
Nearly 50 business, academic and civic leaders met with the Northwest Indiana Forum and consultant TIP Strategies to devise a new blueprint for economic development in Northwest Indiana.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce Outlines Legislative Goals
Representatives from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce outlined their key legislative issues Monday and received plenty of feedback from business leaders from the Northwest Indiana Forum.
NWI Forum launching $200,000 Region-Wide Economic Development Plan
The Northwest Indiana Forum is launching a new marketing campaign touting the Region with the slogan "Welcome to the middle of everywhere" and is launching a sweeping five-year economic development plan for the seven-county Region.
Indiana Can Lead on Workforce Challenges
Systemic change requires team effort
Across the US, and even the world, the changing nature of work is a critical challenge for workers, employers, educators, policy-makers and others.
Q&A with Maggi Spartz, president of the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County
Maggi Spartz has been president of the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County since the foundation's inception in 1992, overseeing the growth, management and finances of the philanthropic organization. The foundation serves the social and economic needs of the 110,000 residents of the county, awarding about $1 million in grants and scholarships a year. She provided her thoughts on the Region's progress and needs.
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Massive lakefront data center to employ 100, take up as much as 1 million square feet
A proposed massive new data center on the Lake Michigan lakefront could be used by companies and institutions from across the country, providing opportunity and leaving space for future growth, city leaders say.