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Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community School of the Arts Announces Holiday Production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol ***Updated Dates*** MARION, IN — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) proudly announces its upcoming holiday production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, a captivating and imaginative re-telling of a beloved classic. Directed by Ryan Akers, this production will be performed at ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Community, Chamber
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
CSA Civic Theatre Announces Auditions for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangeMarion, Indiana — December 2, 2025 — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) Civic Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming winter musical production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, with performances scheduled for February 12–15, 2026. This beloved musical comedy explores the journey from ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Art & Entertainment, Community
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
MJH musician selected for prestigious all-state ensemble   A McCulloch Junior High School student has been selected for a prestigious all-state ensemble that will perform at the Indiana Music Educators Association’s upcoming annual conference.  Samuel Davies was selected to participate in the Indiana Bandmasters Association’s Junior All-State Band, which features 100 students in grades seven ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Art & Entertainment, Community, Education
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Even with concerns about the economy being on every newscaster’s lead story, the holidays haven’t been cancelled. Your customers are still planning to celebrate. The question is not “Will they spend?” It is “Where, how, and with whom?” Here is the good news: national forecasts say 2025 holiday retail sales are expected to top 1 trillion dollars for the first time, with overall growth around ...read more
Categories: Economic, Chamber
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  PRESS RELEASE More photos here.  More than 200 students present scholarly work at IU research conference KOKOMO, Ind. — As a child, Jackson McCullough considered joining the military to protect people. As a computer science major at Indiana University Kokomo, he’s found other ways protect people, by studying the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of autonomous drones. “We’re growing drone ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Healthcare, Education, Papers/Research
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Categories: Community, Art & Entertainment, Chamber
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Schools, local businesses partner to promote healthy living through DATA Quiz Bowl   Students from around Grant County competed this week in the annual Grant County Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness (DATA) Quiz Bowl, hosted by Marion Community Schools in partnership with the Grant County Drug and Alcohol Resource Team (DART).  This annual competition helps bring awareness to the risks of ...read more
Categories: Community, Healthcare, Chamber, Education
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Categories: Chamber, Community, Art & Entertainment
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
City of Marion employee, Brittney Shrout, was surprised today by Dist. 31 State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves with the special "Heart of 31" award for her extraordinary work in serving Grant County and beyond. Congratulations, Brittney, on this very deserving honor, and thank you for all you do for the community as the Shelter Manager of Marion Animal Care & Control. Your friends and furry pals thank you ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community
Friday, November 21, 2025
We’re fast approaching the time of year where it can feel like you’re running a marathon on a tightrope. Customers need attention. Promotions are queued up to be launched (or designed). Your inventory is giving you nightmares and you have huge goals for the end of the year. And you’re supposed to stay cheerful, strategic, and somehow well-rested through it all. But the problem isn’t your big ...read more
Categories: Economic, Chamber
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Categories: Chamber, Healthcare, Community
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
MHS musicians selected for prestigious all-state ensemblesPerformances at IMEA annual conference provides statewide recognition for MCS music programs. Three Marion High School musicians have been selected for prestigious all-state honor ensembles that will perform at the Indiana Music Educators Association’s upcoming annual conference.  For the third year in a row, Marion High School junior ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Community, Chamber, Education
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Categories: Chamber, Art & Entertainment, Education
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Categories: Community, Chamber, Economic
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
McCulloch jazz choir to be featured during IMEA state conferenceJazz choir joins several other singers selected to perform with honor choirs. McCulloch Junior High’s jazz choir has been selected to perform for educators from across the state at the Indiana Music Education Association’s upcoming annual conference. The jazz choir has been working hard on eight pieces of music for this special ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Community, Chamber, Education
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
   PRESS RELEASE More photos here. Small business development office offers opportunity for student entrepreneurs KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrated a partnership that brings entrepreneurial resources to its students with a ribbon cutting for new offices for the Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center (HHISBDC). Chancellor Mark Canada, along with Tim ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Economic
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, Education
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Press Release   Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists Announced   Grant County, IN — The Community Foundation of Grant County is pleased to recognize six local high school seniors as Grant County finalists for the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Two of the finalists will be selected as 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The two scholars will each receive a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Community
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Our meals will be on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day from Noon-2pm again.  (We also serve three meals a day, 365 days a year.) Warming Center - On the warming shelter, if it is below 32 degrees, we allow people to warm themselves in the kitchen from the opening of breakfast (6:30am) through the close of dinner (5:30pm). Cold Weather Emergency Shelter - If it is below 0 degrees, we allow people ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Healthcare, Community, Education
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
   PRESS RELEASE More photos here Kelley School of Business experts present annual economic forecast KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University experts forecast growth in the national economy for 2026, but warn that slowing business investment and tariff policies could weaken that growth. Panelists presented the annual Futurecast 2026 economic outlook Tuesday at Indiana University Kokomo. Kyle ...read more
Categories: Education, Economic, Community, Chamber
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community School of the Arts Announces Holiday Production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol MARION, IN — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) proudly announces its upcoming holiday production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, a captivating and imaginative re-telling of a beloved classic. Directed by Ryan Akers, this production will be performed at the James Dean ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Community, Chamber, Education
Monday, November 10, 2025
Press Release   Together We Can Feed Grant County $100,000 in Proactive Grants Awarded to Local Food Programs Grant County, IN — The Community Foundation of Grant County awarded $100,000 in proactive grants—$25,000 each—to four local organizations on the frontlines of fighting hunger in our community: · St. Martin Community Center · Grant County Rescue Mission · The Salvation Army of ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic
Monday, November 10, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2025   Child Care Shortages Cost Grant County Employers $17.4M a Year New plan outlines solutions to fill 1,696 child care seats, stabilize Grant County’s workforce, economy   MARION, Ind. (Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2025)—A new countywide analysis reveals that Grant County employers are losing an estimated $17.4 million every year due to child ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education
Monday, November 10, 2025
Getting Your Business Holiday Ready in 5 Simple Steps   It’s officially that time of year where you have to keep looking at the calendar because it’s so hard to believe how quickly time is going or as we like to say—it’s Blurvember. The holidays have a way of sneaking up on even the most prepared businesses. One minute you’re stocking fall candles and the next you’re wondering where the extra ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
   It's never too early to plan Christmas Fun! Christmas in the Air is a first-class family ‘snow globe come to life’ experience, featuring a cast of awe-inspiring synchronized high-kicking Rockette-style dancers, along with world-class singers and actors. The lobby will be beautifully decorated for the season, creating the perfect festive atmosphere. Enjoy the cheerful melodies of Christmas ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Art & Entertainment, Community
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
 Tickets for "An Evening with Rainn Wilson" will be available starting tomorrow morning at 5 a.m.!  Certain tickets come with a VIP Photo Experience, so make sure to order early to guarantee your meet-and-greet and photo opportunity. TICKETS  Rainn Wilson played Dwight Schrute on NBC's American version of The Office from 2005 to 2013, earning three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Chamber
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
 Prepare for the best St. Patrick's Day Party EVER! The Magic of Daniel Greenwolf is a show that takes Highly Visual Magic, Theatrical Storytelling, Exhilarating Irish Music, Interactive Comedy, & Thrilling Danger and wraps it in a Celtic Theme that has been described as “A Witty, Modern-Day Celtic Viking. Like James Joyce with a Broad Sword.”  Tuesday, March 17, 2026  TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Art & Entertainment, Community
Friday, September 26, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, August 18, 2025
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Community, Chamber, Education
Friday, June 27, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Monday, April 29, 2024
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press Release