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In this article, we explore eight impactful grants entrepreneurs can apply for in October, all exclusively sourced from GrantWatch, aimed at fueling growth, fostering inclusivity, and empowering entrepreneurial dreams across different demographics and sectors. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/geiR6YQp

IEDC announces $38.3B in committed investments, beating previous record The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Thursday that it has secured $38.3 billion in committed capital investment from 124 companies through the third quarter of this year. The latest figure marks a new high for the state, beating the previous record being $28.7 billion for all of 2023. Learn more from this link below: https://lnkd.in/ggR4pVUf

Blazing Economic Trails: Women Build Careers that Break Barriers, Create Opportunities for Everyone The trailblazing professionals profiled here are driving growth in the Region. They are eight of the 191,000 women in Indiana who own businesses. Their work is fostering a more prosperous and inclusive business environment for everyone. Here are their stories: https://lnkd.in/gr6UYi8R

The upcoming Northwest Indiana Brownfield Seminar will explain how to remediate environmentally challenged properties for redevelopment! The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City, the city and BCA Environmental Consultants are partnering for the seminar, which will showcase resources and tools for taking care of pollutants, contaminants and hazardous substances. The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 3rd at Uptown Social, 907 Franklin St. in Michigan City. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDtp-kcU

The upcoming Northwest Indiana Brownfield Seminar will explain how to remediate environmentally challenged properties for redevelopment! The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City, the city and BCA Environmental Consultants are partnering for the seminar, which will showcase resources and tools for taking care of pollutants, contaminants and hazardous substances. The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 3rd at Uptown Social, 907 Franklin St. in Michigan City. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDtp-kcU

Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday! Legacy Foundation's office will be closed today. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce 's "The Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana" competition celebrates the state’s long manufacturing history. It’s for companies who make all kinds of things – manufacturers and remanufacturers. Entries are now OPEN and close October 18! For more information and to nominate a company, visit: https://lnkd.in/eXNdujTU

This past Thursday, NWI BizHub attended Crossroads Chamber monthly Coffee, Community and Connection at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. The topic was: "Safety Awareness in and out of the Workplace" Panel members were: Neko Zairis: M.P.A., A.S.I., D.T.I. Active Threat Assessment/De-Escalation Training Jason Besse, Shift Commander with Merrillville Police Department Sandy Riggle, Human Resource Manager with Alberts Diamond Jewelers

NWI BizHub recently attended Crossroads Chamber monthly Coffee, Community and Connection at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. The topic was "Safety Awareness in and out of the Workplace" Panel members were: Neko Zairis: M.P.A., A.S.I., D.T.I. Active Threat Assessment/De-Escalation Training Jason Besse, Shift Commander with Merrillville Police Department Sandy Riggle, Human Resource Manager with Alberts Diamond Jewelers

"The Small Business Administration is looking to attract lenders to finance small businesses' clean energy projects." To learn more about what this means and how your business can get involved, visit: https://lnkd.in/geE76RR9