State Funds Available to Indiana Small Businesses
January 11, 2021
The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced Jan. 11 that applications are open for statewide small business growth and improvement projects.
Economy
Paycheck Loans Re-Open Jan. 11
January 8, 2021
The Small Business Administration announced the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) would re-open beginning Jan. 11.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Highlights Projects to Receive Funding
December 16, 2020
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced Dec. 15 the results of its Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) collection survey, including projects eligible to partake in $900 million in annual funding.
Report: Personal Income Increased Across U.S. in Q2
September 24, 2020
State personal income increased 34.2 percent at an annual rate in the second quarter of 2020, an acceleration from the 4.1 percent increases in the first quarter.
Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Soar in August
September 23, 2020
After RV values dipped in July, according to Black Book, motorhome values hit an all-time high in August.
Surge in RV Shipments Projected Through 2021
September 21, 2020
RV shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 wholesale units by the end of 2020 and see continued growth in 2021.
Indiana Manufacturers’ Optimism Rising, Survey Finds
September 17, 2020
A recent survey of Indiana manufacturers reveals rising optimism, with most respondents expressing a positive outlook on their future operations and the health of their
Infographic: Massive Impact of Great American Outdoors Act
September 10, 2020
The Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law on Aug. 4. It is the most momentous outdoor recreation and conservation legislation in the past
Report: July U.S. Consumer Expendable Income
August 28, 2020
Personal income increased $70.5 billion (0.4 percent) in July according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI) increased $39.9 billion (0.2 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $267.6 billion (1.9 percent).
Second Quarter GDP Revised
August 27, 2020
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 31.7 percent in the second quarter of 2020, according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Canada U.S. border restrictions extended to at least Sept.
August 17, 2020
The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month, Canada’s public safety minister said Friday.
Revitalize America Through Recreation: A 21st Century Roadmap to Healthy Communities and Economies
August 13, 2020
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), comprised of 32 national associations representing more than 110,000 businesses nationwide, has released A Roadmap for a 21st Century Outdoor Recreation Economy to frame national discussions around the critical importance of an economic sector that creates jobs, builds healthy communities, and strengthens the health and well-being of our public lands and waters for all Americans.