Futurecast 2026 scheduled
Futurecast 2026 presented by IU, IUN School of Business and Economics and Legacy Foundation will take place Nov. 21 and offer insight into regional business economics.
Studies show market demand
The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City and the City of Michigan City hosted the release of market and residential studies at a recent breakfast event.
Leaders offer economic outlook
The 2025 Business & Economic Outlook conference hosted by the NWIBRT and the CAF will take place Oct. 31, at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso.
READI reaches milestone
READI 1.0 has reached a 70% spenddown milestone, $20 million in blight remediation for Gary has been approved and READI 2.0 projects in the Region are set to launch.
A place to call home
Regional leaders consider housing options that will offer affordability and walkability as Northwest and North Central Indiana towns welcome new residents.
RDA welcomes $15M investment
A $15 million READI grant award will bolster the Indiana Regional Development Authority’s efforts at blight elimination, redevelopment and community investment in Gary.
IEDC approves projects
The Lilly Endowment is helping fund the first wave of READI Blight Redevelopment Projects Across Indiana, with the IEDC approving 17 additional READI projects.
Food bank releases report
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana released its 2025 Greater Chicagoland Hunger Report that offers insights about the state of food insecurity across Lake and Porter counties.
RDA establishes land development entity
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is creating a nonprofit subsidiary to remediate challenging properties to facilitate private sector development and investment.
Governor says READI approach working
Gov. Mike Braun announced that an Indiana University report affirms the state’s regional economic development approach.