SOUTH BEND — In conjunction with the Labs for Industry Futures and Transformation (LIFT) Network, the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership has announced the opening of the LIFT Network Internship Program’s Summer 2022 Postsecondary Student Application Portal.
Goshen Health names new chief financial officer
Miller joins Goshen Physicians
NAPPANEE — Nominations are being accepted for the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Appreciation and Awards Dinner.
First State Bank announces promotions
MIDDLEBURY — Hummel Group, an independent insurance and risk management firm out of Berlin, Ohio, has acquired the First State Insurance Agency, based in Middlebury, as of Jan. 1.
ELKHART — A shortage of government-approved COVID-19 tests has resulted in restrictions that may affect employees trying to return to work, the Elkhart Health Department said Thursday.
ELKHART — RV maker Thor Industries is working with a German manufacturer on a system “designed to maintain, and possibly extend, the nominal range of an electric vehicle when towing a trailer.”
ELKHART — Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that
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ELKHART — The Daylite Inn on the city’s north side has been cited as unsafe for human occupancy by city inspectors and has been given a three-week deadline to fix violations.
ELKHART — Thor Industries Inc. on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Elkhart Composites Inc. by Thor’s Airxcel Inc. subsidiary.
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ELKHART — The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing about many unexpected challenges, stress and loss, but on Thursday, recreational vehicle leaders shared reports of how the industry has thrived.
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ELKHART — Plastic packaging solutions provider Placon on Wednesday opened its expanded Elkhart medical facility, which officials say could bring up to 25 new jobs to the area.
ELKHART — RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units both this year and in 2022, according to a quarterly forecast released Wednesday.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor announced Wednesday he would extend the state’s public health emergency for another month amid a stalled legislative proposal that would force businesses to grant COVID-19 vaccination requirement exemptions without any questions and block similar immunizatio…
INDIANAPOLIS — Numerous Indiana medical and business groups argued Tuesday against a Republican proposal aimed at ending the statewide COVID-19 public health emergency and forcing broad exemptions from workplace vaccination requirements.
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ELKHART — The recreational vehicle industry continues to break new ground in efforts to keep pace with demand, a trade group announced Tuesday.
ELKHART — The unemployment rate in Elkhart County fell to 1.8 percent in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday.
GOSHEN — City leaders defended their support for a new industrial park before authorizing economic development bonds Tuesday.
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FORT WAYNE — Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has agreed to a rate settlement agreement that parties on both sides said would reduce base rates for Hoosier residential customers while enhancing reliability.
ELKHART — An Elkhart food truck maker has been hit with over $12,000 in fines following safety inspections.
SYRACUSE — A Goshen-based aluminum supplier founded last year is building a multimillion-dollar plant in Syracuse.
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INDIANAPOLIS — With Indiana’s state tax collections surging, a top Republican legislator is looking at possible significant changes to the state sales tax and cutting property taxes for some businesses.
ELKHART — Arterra Distribution, a provider of RV industry power conversion products, broke ground this week on a 34,000-square-foot addition that will expand its warehouse and production facilities.
SOUTH BEND — Founder Factory, A Summit for Startups in South Bend-Elkhart, aims to bring entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and investors together to learn more about entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.
ELKHART — A pilot program subsidizing 34 internships at more than 20 manufacturing and advanced industry companies in the South Bend-Elkhart region is being hailed as a success.
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ELKHART — The RV industry continued its record-smashing pace last month, with shipments surpassing previous monthly and quarterly records.
Sult to lead Customer Experience
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ELKHART — Ranger Distribution Inc., an Elkhart-based distribution service that specializes in wire, electrical and plumbing parts, is tripling in size to expand its warehouse and production facilities, officials said.
ELKHART — Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County is teaming up with RV manufacturing company Thor Industries on Thursday to build the walls of a future home.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is recommending denial of Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M’s) request for a $104 million annual rate increase.
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Education/Career Development Council and Legislative Affairs Council will host a meeting Wednesday to discuss the Concord Community Schools referendum.
Jackson joins Elkhart police
ELKHART — Dec-O-Art’s employee-driven, community support initiative continues with a donation to the Elkhart River Restoration Association.
LOS ANGELES — A planned foreclosure auction of the largest modern home in the country has been delayed after billionaire lender Don Hankey was accused of maneuvering to take control of the troubled Bel-Air project and leave other debt holders out in the cold.
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ELKHART — More than 30 employers in Michiana came out for a job fair Thursday looking for people who want to work.
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ELKHART — Despite some weather woes, pumpkin season is in full swing in Elkhart County as Halloween approaches.
GOSHEN — Lippert Components has agreed to pay a $5,000 penalty after the state carried out safety inspections following a worker injury in spring.
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BRISTOL — Employees at Barletta Pontoon Boats will be laughing all the way to the bank.
INOVA Federal CEO Bergl honored
ELKHART — Elkhart County lawmakers urge Hoosiers to take advantage of Indiana's Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job.
INDIANAPOLIS — Entries for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s new Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition are being accepted, and manufacturers from around the state are invited.
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ELKHART — Amazon on Thursday announced plans to expand its investment in Indiana by opening two new buildings in Elkhart County to support operations closer to customers.
ELKHART — WorkOne Northern Indiana and the Beacon Health & Fitness Center will host a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Elkhart Aquatics Center, 200 Jackson Blvd., Elkhart
Community Foundation adjusts to growth
ELKHART — Label and decal printing company Dec-O-Art, celebrating its 50th year in business by donating to area charities each month, is reaching out to veterans.
MERRILLVILLE — Natural gas provider NIPSCO submitted a request Wednesday with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adjust its base rates – a proposed increase of about 17 percent for the typical residential customer.
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NEW PARIS — Smoker Craft Inc., a fifth-generation, family owned boat and pontoon manufacturer, plans to expand operations in Elkhart County, creating up to 100 jobs by the end of 2024, officials announced Tuesday.
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ELKHART — The RV industry had its second-best month of all time in August.
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ELKHART — Half a century after its last guests checked out, the renovated Hotel Elkhart will have its grand opening on Tuesday.
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ELKHART — Small local businesses that can document negative impacts from the pandemic may be able to receive funds through the City of Elkhart, which will make a total of $400,000 available next month.
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