Bill Davis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), announces the launch of “Invest in Marshall County,” a four year campaign with the goal of increasing private sector participation to further grow and strengthen the county economy. “Local governments across Marshall County have been very supportive of MCEDC’s …read more.

Martin’s Super Markets, headquartered in South Bend, will open its newest store, a Martin’s Express, on Thursday, May 7 in Goshen. It will be the company’s 22nd store, located on property previously occupied by a Save A Lot. The store is located at 1401 College Ave. The 26,200 square-foot store will be the first execution …read more.

Four companies today announced plans to expand their operations and create 126 new jobs in northeast Indiana. “As the home to one of the most affordable business climates in the nation, it’s no wonder that companies keep selecting Indiana as their home for job creation,” said Governor Mike Pence. “Here in the Hoosier State, these …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, in association with Fairmont Homes, will host a hiring event at the Warsaw Community Career Center, 751 Anchorage Point Drive Warsaw. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Positions are sought for the Build Plant and Door Shop. Build Plant positions require blueprinting skills, …read more.

Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations, creating 40 new jobs in northern Indiana. “By building a business climate like Indiana’s, we’re witnessing homegrown companies like Mishawaka Sheet Metal growing here and national companies like Hickman, Williams & Company choosing to locate here,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. …read more.

Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations, creating 52 new jobs in northeast Indiana. “Indiana is a state of builders,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Companies like American Sealants and Ward Corporation help keep water flowing into our homes and build the products that fuel our engines. They …read more.

WorkOne teams with Spherion to hold a hiring event on behalf of Utilimaster, which is seeking to fill more than 75 openings. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at WorkOne Elkhart County, 430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516. A goal of the event is to hire more than 75 …read more.

WorkOne is teaming with Patrick Industries and AIA Countertops to hold a hiring event featuring multiple openings. The event is slated for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at AIA’s facility, 203 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567. The employers seek to hire motivated individuals with good attendance records, positive attitudes and who show traits …read more.

The Department of Labor has released employment data from December 2014, and the numbers are quite favorable for Kosciusko County. (Photo Provided) The county’s unemployment rate has consistently been among the lowest in the state, and that trend continued through the end of last year. Kosciusko County was at 4.7 percent, more than a whole …read more.

Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for its concentration of jobs in advanced industries. The high-growth industries employ more than 11 percent of the state’s workforce, according to a study released this month by the Brookings Institution. “The Brookings Institution’s data reinforces what we’re witnessing across the state,” said Victor Smith, Indiana Secretary of Commerce. …read more.

Locally based Impact CNC, LLC, a production machining company, announced plans today to add two additional facilities here, creating up to 80 new jobs by 2018. The company will invest more than $5 million to purchase and equip 35,000 and 50,000-square-foot facilities in Columbia City to provide computer numerical control (CNC) machining services for customers …read more.

SGS Specialty Group, a contract manufacturer for the development of medical devices, surgical instruments and specialized cutting tools, announced plans today to expand its operations, creating up to 17 new jobs by 2019. The company, previously known as Oak View Tool Company, will invest $773,767 to equip its 9,500 sq. ft. facility at 724 Swihart …read more.

Below are the 2015 release dates for the national, state, and local employment reports from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Once released, reports will also be posted to the Ink Free News business page. [table id=4 /]  

Sweetwater recently hired 2 new high-level employees to strengthen its management team. Vice President of Finance Greg Clark joins Sweetwater after working the past four years as internal audit director at Symmetry Medical, Inc. based in Warsaw, Indiana. He is a Fort Wayne native who began his career at KPMG in Raleigh, N.C., after graduating …read more.

“Tonight, on the eve of our bicentennial year, I stand before you as your governor to proudly report that the state of our state has never been stronger,” said Gov. Mike Pence during his state of the state address Tuesday night. “Indiana is on a roll, and I’m not just talking about the Colts.” Pence …read more.

Locally based Ag Plus LP and ChromaSource, Inc. today announced plans to expand their respective local operations, which will involve the companies investing a combined $3.327 million and creation of up to 23 new jobs in 2015. Ag Plus, a farmer-owned cooperative based in South Whitley, is establishing a joint venture with St. Paul, Minn. …read more.

Once again, the Indianapolis Zoo will host the city’s largest annual Bilingual Career Fair, sponsored by Radio Latina. A wide variety of local and regional employers will be present from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 to meet and speak with job seekers. Event to be held in White River Gardens at the Indianapolis …read more.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials expect to review a record number of job applications as they prepare to fill 2,200 seasonal positions in the coming months. “We’re looking for friendly and energetic individuals who enjoy working with people,” says Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari President Matt Eckert. “We need ride operators, lifeguards, and sweepers, …read more.

Governor Mike Pence and executives from 16 companies announced today new investments across Indiana expected to create a combined 2,153 new jobs over the next few years. “Indiana’s strong economy, fiscal responsibility and pro-growth policies make days like this possible,” said Pence. “Today’s announcement includes some of the nation’s fastest growing companies, and they have …read more.

Chase Plastic Services, Inc., a specialty engineering thermoplastic stocking distributor, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 14 new jobs by 2017. The Clarkston, Michigan-based company will invest $5.82 million to construct and equip a new 125,000 square-foot facility in South Bend. The facility, which will be fully operational by September …read more.

By MARC RANSFORD Media Relations Manager Indiana added roughly 100,000 net new jobs this year as many of the state’s business sectors expanded at surprising rates, and such growth should continue in 2015, says a recent report from a Ball State University economist. Speaking at the 2014 Economic Outlook Luncheon on Dec. 4, Michael Hicks, …read more.

By SUE PETERSON President, Peterson Media Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will facilitate a hiring event with TruCheck Utility Metering Solutions at the Warsaw Community Career Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. TruCheck representatives will be seeking individuals to fill 40 Field Technician positions with an hourly rate of $14.42. These …read more.

Operation: Job Ready Veterans invites St. Joseph and Elkhart County Veterans to a week-long employment seminar at no charge to job seekers. WorkOne’s staff of experienced workforce development professionals, many of whom are veterans, has developed an effective approach to assisting veterans who are seeking employment and career opportunities in the civilian workforce. It takes …read more.

At the Kosciusko County Council’s Nov. 14 meeting, Warsaw-based manufacturing and design company Alpha Manufacturing requested a tax abatement for an expansion of its operation. “We’re going to be tripling the number of employees from this tax abatement,” said Richard Helm of Rockhill Pinnich, representing the company. He reported the new jobs would be created …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Katz, Sapper & Miller released its annual survey of Indiana manufacturers yesterday, authored by faculty from the IU Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis. Indiana is the most manufacturing-dependent state in the nation, and the industry continues a strong rebound from the Great Recession; however, the survey warns that growth could be derailed …read more.

BREMEN – Southwire Company, a wire and cable manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 105 new jobs by 2016. The Georgia-based company, which purchased Illinois-based Coleman Cable in February, will invest $2.1 million to purchase and equip a new 48,000 square-foot facility in Bremen. The facility, which will be …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – According to data compiled by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, (DWD), the Hoosier state will grow approximately 336,640 new jobs by 2022. This number signifies an employment growth rate of 11.86 percent during that period. Based on these projections, the bulk of the growth will come from the manufacturing, retail trade, and …read more.

CTB Inc., whose worldwide headquarters are located in Milford, Ind., announced that it was adding a 45,000 square foot addition to its Chore Time poultry equipment production facility which will also increase employment with 15 immediate new positions. Jeff Miller, Operations Manager of Chore-Time, noted that, “demand for eggs and poultry is growing world-wide, as …read more.

“The last time I was before you I talked about what a great couple of years it’s been,” George Robertson, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president, told the Kosciusko County Council on Oct. 10. Robertson went on to report that unemployment had dropped once again. However, this poses a problem for some local employers. “Our employers …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will facilitate a Hiring Event with TruCheck Utility Metering Solutions at the Warsaw Community Career Center on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. TruCheck representatives will be seeking individuals to fill 40 Field Technician positions with an hourly rate of $14.42. These positions are full time from …read more.

This article was originally posted on Handy Father. At the office the other day, we had a man who owns his own business come in, Nicolas Harman, who owns and runs Harman Window Cleaning. Rather than this post being an advertisement I want to extract a few aspects of his business so you can start …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is once again adding features for the benefit of Kosciusko County and our readers. In the menu bar, readers will today find a new Jobs link. There, you’ll find job listings as provided by local and area businesses. Although we are not offering a complete classified ad section, the new Jobs link is available …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives from Busche Enterprise Division Inc., a computer numerical control (CNC) production machining firm, today to announce the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 120 new jobs by 2015. The Albion-based company, which is known for the machining and assembly of complex castings and forgings for the …read more.