Share your first-job expectations with Questa Education Foundation (15-min survey)
Questa Education Foundation wants to better understand how college students and recent graduates in Northeast Indiana's 12 counties (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley) think about work, their careers, and what they expect from employers. We're looking to hear from:College students graduating within the next 12 monthsGraduates who completed a degree, diploma, or certificate in the past 1-2 years and are working or looking for
Office of Disaster Recovery Program for Grant County Disaster Survivors
Presidential Disaster Declaration IN-21807 provides for low interest loan programs available to Grant County businesses and non-profits (both religious and secular.) The program is thxe Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, known as EIDL. EIDL makes money available (up to $2 million) to alleviate the economic injury caused by the disaster. → Funds can be used for rent/mortgage payments, payroll, and other costs associated with running a business or organization. The interest rate for businesses
Grant County Young Professionals Network Announces October and November Events
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — The Grant County Young Professionals Network (GCYPN), a program of the Greater Grant County Chamber of Commerce, is inviting young professionals from across Grant County to connect, explore the community, and give back through two upcoming fall events. On Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m., GCYPN will head to Art Alive with Alecia for an evening of creativity and connection. Participants will create their own custom stained-glass project, choosing from hundreds of available designs and
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Indiana Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
WASHINGTON — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued Aug. 25, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Indiana businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning Aug. 11. The declaration covers Indiana primary counties of Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, LaPorte, Lake, Madison, Marion,
GCYPN Relaunches to Connect the Next Generation of Grant County Leaders
After years of helping young professionals build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and create lifelong friendships, the Grant County Young Professionals Network (GCYPN) is entering an exciting new chapter. The Greater Grant County Chamber, alongside a dedicated volunteer leadership team representing organizations across the county, is relaunching GCYPN with a renewed vision to connect emerging professionals, strengthen community engagement, and showcase everything Grant County has to
Saving a Life: QPR Gatekeeper + Naloxone Training
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Naloxone Training Saving a Life: QPR Gatekeeper + Naloxone TrainingDate: July 30Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ETFormat: In-person, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Conference Center, 115 W. Washington St. Ste 850S Indianapolis, IN 46204 Registration deadline is July 23! REGISTER About This Training QPR Gatekeeper provides three core steps – Question, Persuade, Refer – to safely respond to suicide warning signs and connect someone to help. Includes a one-year
Indiana Chamber, State to Host Webinar Series for Small Business Owners
The Indiana Chamber and Indiana's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation are excited to offer a series of FREE education webinars for Hoosier business owners who are considering selling their businesses or beginning the process of succession planning. Attendance is anonymous to other attendees.The first webinar, “Getting Started: A Practical Guide to Succession Readiness Planning,” will take place June 25 from 12 – 1 p.m. EDT. Whether you're preparing for retirement, an unexpected event or long-term
Annual Update to the Minimum Wage for Federal Contract Workers Under Executive Order 13658
On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published a Federal Register notice, Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts Covered by Executive Order 13658, Notice of Rate Change in Effect, 91 Fed. Reg. 5783, announcing the annual update to the hourly minimum wage for federal contract workers covered by Executive Order 13658. The rates announced in this notice apply to certain types of federal contracts entered into between January 1, 2015, and January 9, 2022, that were not
Register for IDEM's Next P2 Toolkit Lunch & Learn: Soiled Rag Management
IDEM is offering Indiana businesses free resources for implementing easy, low-cost and cost-saving pollution prevention practices into their day-to-day operations. The Indiana Pollution Prevention (P2) Toolkit Program focuses on helping small businesses and manufacturers reduce or eliminate pollution at the source by establishing current best management practices for using water, energy, air, raw materials, and other resources efficiently. This program is open to all Indiana-regulated
Jobless Rate Drops to 3.3%; Private Employment Still Rising
About Services WorkOne News Partners Indiana’s unemployment rate in February fell one-tenth of one percent from the previous month, according to a delayed report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate in February was 4.4%. Indiana’s labor force participation rate was 63.4%, compared to the national rate of 62.0%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older that are either working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force
U.S. DOL Wage & Hour Division: Indianapolis District Office April Update
Clear Regulations Make for Predictable and Less Costly Compliance The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule to address joint employer status under three federal wage and hour laws- the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). This rulemaking aims to provide great clarity and consistency in how joint employer status is determined under these laws, which would benefit workers, business
New Region 3 Labor Market Data from DWD
Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for February 2026. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryView The Full Report Here
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EGR 3 Quarterly Labor Market Reports
Quarterly Reports are Available Three different quarterly reports includes information on online job ads, industry sector employment and wages, and UI claimants in Economic Growth Region 3. Real-Time Job Demand Online job postings summary of real-time data including skills, certifications, and education/experience from many different online job boards.View the Report Industry Sector Snapshot A quarterly count of employment and wages by industry from the Indiana Department of Workforce
January 2026 Labor Market Review (Economic Growth Region 3)
Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for January 2026. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryClick here to view the full report.
Profitable Doesn't Mean Protected: Recession-Proofing Your Grant County Business
Recession-proofing your small business means building cash reserves, tightening collections, retaining key employees, and keeping customers close — all before economic pressure forces those decisions. Profitability alone doesn't guarantee survival: a 2025 peer-reviewed umbrella review in the Review of Managerial Science found that small businesses face steeper recession risk than large firms due to restricted capital access, limited managerial capacity, and dependence on a narrow customer base. For
How Huntington Business Owners Can Make Every Presentation Pay Off
Public speaking is one of the most underleveraged growth tools available to small business owners. A single well-delivered talk can generate leads, open doors with investors, and establish your credibility faster than any ad campaign. For owners connected to the Greater Grant County Chamber, that opportunity is closer than most realize — and the business owners who step up to speak are consistently ahead of those who don't.The Real Cost of Staying Quiet If you've decided public speaking "just isn't for
Take Charge of Your Own Small Business Marketing in Greater Grant County
Small business owners in Greater Grant County often juggle operations, customer service, and community involvement—but marketing is the lever that multiplies all of those efforts. Owning your marketing doesn’t require big budgets; it requires clarity, consistency, and a willingness to test what works in your community. Learn below about: How small businesses can build simple, durable marketing habits Why understanding your audience shapes every message you put out Where local owners tend to get
Thriving Through the Surge: Smart Ways to Handle Sudden Business Growth
When a small business experiences a sudden surge in demand, the initial excitement can quickly be tempered by the reality of stretched systems, overwhelmed staff, and precarious finances. Managing rapid growth isn’t just about keeping up — it’s about making intentional choices that preserve quality, protect cash flow, and prepare the company for sustainable scaling. Unplanned expansion can strain operations, hurt customer satisfaction, and create lasting financial instability if not managed carefully.
How Smart Accounting Keeps Small Businesses Confident and Compliant
When you’re running a small business, financial health is just as critical as customer growth. Owners often think of accounting only in terms of compliance — filing taxes or meeting state requirements — but in reality, disciplined accounting practices provide the visibility you need to make confident growth decisions. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, taking out a line of credit, or preparing for expansion, clarity in your books removes the guesswork. Track Cash Flow Like a Daily Pulse Cash
How Smart Companies Build Bridges Across Departments
The challenge isn’t that departments don’t want to collaborate. It’s that they often don’t know how to do it meaningfully. Despite the best intentions, silos form easily and solidify over time, leaving once-fluid organizations rigid and reactive. The businesses that figure out how to breach those invisible walls—those are the ones that grow faster, solve problems quicker, and weather disruption with less drama. Interdepartmental communication isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the backbone of companies