Engineering firm opens first Midwest office
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - An Alabama-based engineering consulting firm is launching a regional office in Merrillville.
Gary Schools create referendum oversight committee
Gary Community School Corporation has a referendum on the ballot for the upcoming November 3 election, and in preparation, the Gary Community School Board created a Referendum Spending Oversight Committee.
AG seeks injunction against Munster debt collector
Indiana's attorney general is accusing a Munster-based debt collection agency of "deceptive and abusive" practices.
Midwest Truck to open Merrillville location
Chicago-based Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Inc. is expanding its operations with a new facility in Lake County.
Gary School Corp. seeks new owner for Roosevelt
GARY, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - The Gary Community School Corp. is seeking new ownership for the historic Roosevelt High School.
Purdue University Northwest awarded nearly $6M grant from NSA
The National Security Agency has awarded a nearly $6 million Cybersecurity Workforce Development grant to the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest.
B2Digital to acquire two Hoosier fitness facilities
Tampa-based B2Digital Inc., a development league for mixed martial arts, has signed an agreement to acquire two fitness facilities in Merrillville and Valparaiso.
COVID-19 small business fund established in Gary and East Chicago
Legacy Foundation and Indiana Black Expo are working together to help small businesses meet their financial needs due to challenges from the pandemic. The COVID-9 Small Business Relief Fund will provide help to small businesses via one-time grants from $2,500 to $5,000 per business.
Hammond finishes filtration plant upgrades
HAMMOND, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - The city of Hammond has completed a $6 million expansion and upgrade to the city’s filtration plant.
Distillery to rehab vacant downtown Hammond building
The city's Department of Planning and Development says 18th Street Distillery has acquired a vacant mechanic garage building in the city's downtown with plans to transform it into a new distillery and tasting room.