STATEWIDE — Instead of just a getaway, tourism acts as an economic strategy that boosts business for Indiana’s hotel rooms, restaurants, and shops. The most recent data shows the state has welcomed over 80 million visitors in 2024. That’s nearly a 2% increase from the year before. Those visitors spent an average of $23 each […]
STATEWIDE–Colorado-based chicken sandwich chain Birdcall is planning a rapid expansion in the Midwest, with nearly 100 new locations set to open in Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The fast-casual brand, known for its chicken sandwiches, is targeting at least 10 new spots in Indiana, with plans for restaurants in cities like St. Louis, Cleveland, Cincinnati, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties following severe weather earlier this week. A derecho, tornadoes, and flooding touched down in regions across the state Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The emergency declaration covers the following counties: “Many Hoosier communities were impacted by the severe weather […]