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Grant County Economic Growth Council Names C. Ted Ward, II Executive Director
MARION, Ind. — The Grant County Economic Growth Council announced today that C. Ted Ward, II has been named its next Executive Director, effective May 18, 2026. Ward, who was born and raised in Grant County, spending his formative years in both Marion and Upland, returns to lead the organization after a career building and scaling civic, educational, and workforce development programs across East Central Indiana. Ward succeeds Chuck Binkerd, who has served as Executive Director since 2024 and will
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
Help Choose The 2026 Employer Seminar Topics
Northeast Indiana Works is the region’s nonprofit workforce development organization, connecting public and private resources to support education, training, and employment needs aligned with our regional industries. Each year, we serve more than 17,000 individuals and over 600 employers across Economic Growth Region 3, which includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. We also oversee 11 WorkOne Northeast career centers, state and
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.
Knowing When to Part Ways: A Practical Guide for Handling Employee or Contractor Terminations
Business leaders, HR managers, and founders eventually face one of the most difficult management decisions: letting someone go. Whether the person is an employee or a contractor, the decision affects morale, productivity, and the organization’s culture. Handling the situation thoughtfully protects the company while maintaining fairness and professionalism.Key Takeaways Performance patterns matter more than isolated mistakes. Clear expectations and documentation reduce legal and operational
Labor Market Review: Region 3 December 2025
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 December 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
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