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Perry Pro Tech Cyber Security Virtual Event Feb. 19
State Jobless, Labor Force Rates Better Than National Numbers
State Jobless, Labor Force Rates Better Than National Numbers The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Indiana in December 2025 was 3.5%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December was 4.4%. Indiana’s labor force participation rate was 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 62.4%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force
Early Childhood Coalition Conference Feb. 21
City of Marion Home Repair Assistance Program Open through 3/1/26
Home Repair Assistance Program Open through 3/1/26Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Jan 28, 2026 | Web AdministratorHome Repair Assistance Program
You're Invited! Red Carpet Premiere of PBS's ''Now Entering Marion''
You're Invited! Red Carpet Premiere of PBS's "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Feb 2, 2026 | Web Administrator YOU’RE INVITED, MARION! Reserve your free spot to view the première of “Now Entering Marion,” produced by Ball State University, at the Red Carpet event at Marion Public Library!! The event is in the evening of February 26th, 2026. RSVP through EVENTBRITE.
Free Pet Vaccine Clinic February 13
*The original event on Jan. 30th was canceled due to inclement weather.Contact Us
ISBDC Program: INTAP 2026 Indiana Technical Assistance Program
INTAP is an annual program that helps small Indiana businesses complete growth and improvement projects by providing up to $15,000 in services from a qualified professional and technical vendor. This helps businesses secure the necessary skill set, qualifications, or technical expertise needed to execute a project.
IHC Marion Pharmacy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, Feb. 19
Hoosiers By the Lumbers Labor Market Review
Your Monthly Snapshot of the Region 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 November 2025. 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 ReportContact
Fire Dept. Taking Bids for New Pumper Truck
Fire Dept. Taking Bids for New Pumper TruckShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jan 22, 2026 | Web Administrator Attached is an Invitation for Bids for a new pumper truck for the Marion Fire Department. Bids will be accepted between now and Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 3pm. Please view the document for more information.Files Attached: MFD Truck Invitation for Bids Jan 2026 MFD-Truck-Invitation-for-Bids-Jan-2026.f1769114032.pdf (146.77 KB)
Art Alive with Alecia Ribbon-Cutting
Purdue To Host Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026
Purdue is hosting the Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026! This is Purdue’s only career fair that welcomes all employers from all industries and provides a unique opportunity to connect with Boilermaker Talent across all majors.This is your chance to recruit and engage with top-notch Purdue Talent in hopes to fill those 'just in time' summer internships and full-time opportunities. Space is limited, so register today! For more details and information, use the registration link
DWD Technology Group Named a Certified DataBlend Implementation Partner
DWD Technology Group Named a 2025 VAR Star
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Indiana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Indiana who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Sept. 30, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Adams, Allen, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Dekalb, Delaware, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, Randolph,
Resolve FLSA and FMLA Violations Quickly and Avoid Litigation
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) offers the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program to help employers resolve potential minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as certain potential violations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Link: Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) | U.S. Department of Labor
Adam Westgerdes Promoted to Shareholder and Partner of DWD Technology Group
Business Talk: Business Tax Questions Free Event January 21
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can
