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Institutional Buyers for Local Produce: INDYpendent Bytes may have your solution to dependable sourcing.

In the heartland of Indiana, a quiet revolution in produce procurement is underway. At the helm is Alyssa Duff, the visionary behind INDYpendent Bytes, an innovative model designed to bridge the gap between small cultivators and large institutional buyers. The concept is simple yet profound: create a demand-driven procurement system that allows local cultivators to thrive by meeting the specific needs of schools, hospitals, universities, and more. Alyssa's journey with INDYpendent Bytes began with a clear understanding of the limitations small cultivators face. "A single cultivator may not have the capacity, crop diversity, or consistent production volume to meet an institution's purchasing needs," she explained. The challenge was how to coordinate these independent growers into a regional supply network without them losing their independence. By pooling resources and coordinating efforts, INDYpendent Bytes allows multiple growers to collectively fulfill the demands that no single one could manage alone. This approach not only opens new markets for local produce but also ensures that institutions receive the quality and consistency they require. "Our value isn't that we stand between buyers and cultivators," Alyssa noted. "It's that we build the structure that allows them to do business together at a scale that might otherwise be difficult to achieve independently."

Indiana · 1d
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Jackson Hewitt launches holiday campaign offering eligible taxpayers early refund advances

INDIANAPOLIS — With holiday shopping, travel and entertaining expenses adding up, Jackson Hewitt is launching a campaign to help eligible taxpayers access money before tax season officially begins. The tax preparation company is kicking off its “Sleigh Your Holiday With Money the Same Day” campaign, featuring its Tax Pro Elves, Jack on a Stack and […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

WISH-TV

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AES Indiana says reopening rate case could raise costs for utility, customers

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Political maneuverings by Indiana leaders could raise costs for AES Indiana and the electricity customers they seek to aid, the utility’s representatives are warning in testimony to state regulators. They maintain that neither a BlackRock-backed buyout of parent company AES nor a Google data center planned for central Indiana will impact a […]

Indiana · 3d

newsfromthestates.com

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LEAP District land purchase faces pushback over company’s ties to nuclear power development

Rachael Wolverton, of Protect Pike Township, carries signs protesting the LEAP District ahead of a State Budget Committee meeting touching on the controversial development on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle) A California company’s plans for a medical radiopharmaceuticals plant in the central Indiana...

Lebanon, IN · 3d
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readthereporter.com

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Indiana paving the way for corporations while leaving farmers behind

Indiana’s leaders love to celebrate big economic development announcements. Billions in corporate investments, thousands of promised jobs, and ambitious construction timelines make for impressive headlines. But what happens when the rush to deliver those projects comes at the expense of the Hoosiers who already live and work in these communities?

Boone County, IN · 3d

IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star

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Data center tax breaks give rural Indiana leverage over Big Tech | Opinion

Indiana Democrats won local, state and federal offices on a platform of affordability, anti-corruption and populism. Stock market investors seem to think they are going to bring down the hammer on data centers. If the Republicans who survived are smart, they will join Democrats. Democrats would be wise to avoid the low-hanging fruit, though, which is to eliminate state and local tax breaks for data centers. That would not stop Big Tech, and it might leave local governments with fewer benefits than they could have negotiated because of our convoluted tax system. The state’s sales and use tax exemptions originated from bipartisan legislation passed in 2019, which also authorized local governments to give personal property tax breaks to data centers. The goal was to compete with other states, such as Illinois, that were passing similar legislation in a race to the bottom to attract development. Indiana's economic development regime has been a failure in many respects, but the tax incentives in this case had an unexpected benefit. Better planning could make those incentives incredibly valuable to taxpayers. Tax breaks give rural communities leverage The state has a huge budget surplus and wastes its money on plenty of things . I'm

Indiana · 3d

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Study: IN, MI, OH among states with smallest household debt increase

Indiana, Michigan and Ohio are among the states with the smallest household debt increase, according to a new study. A new study from personal-finance company Wallethub shows household debt rose to $19.1 trillion in the third quarter. Total household debt increased by $166 million during the third quarter, an increase...

Michigan · 2d

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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LEAP District land purchase faces pushback over company’s ties to nuclear power development

A California company’s plans for a medical radiopharmaceuticals plant in the central Indiana LEAP District is facing questions over whether it could possibly open the door for a nuclear power generation site.

Lebanon, IN · 3d

hoosieragtoday.com

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NIPSCO Invests $100,000 in Indiana FFA, Awarding Agricultural Education Grants to 27 Chapters

Twenty-seven Indiana FFA chapters are receiving a combined $100,000 investment in agricultural education through a new grant program designed to strengthen classroom instruction, expand hands-on learning opportunities and prepare students for careers in Indiana’s agriculture industry. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation...

Indiana · 2d

wbiw.com

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Governor Braun strengthens workforce housing availability in Southeast Indiana

AURORA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to accelerate housing affordability and availability through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). In Southeast Indiana, local and regional officials earlier this week broke ground on Lighthouse Landing, a new riverfront residential development in Aurora that will create more opportunities for Hoosiers in Dearborn County and the surrounding region.

Indiana · 1d

vendingtimes.com

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Indiana students to operate vending machine as business learning project

Portage High School in Indiana is preparing to install a student-operated vending machine designed to provide hands-on business experience, according to a Post-Tribune report. The Portage Township School Board approved the donation of a $1,000 machine from the school's Academic Booster Club to its Work-Based Learning Club. Students will be responsible for learning inventory management, purchasing, stocking, cash handling and financial recordkeeping as part of the educational initiative.

Portage, IN · 2d

indyschild.com

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9 Outdoor Christmas Markets and Christkindlmarkts in Indiana (2026)

Carmel sets 60 wooden huts around an ice rink for nearly five weeks. Cumberland closes U.S. 40 for one afternoon of street vendors, marionettes and St. Nick’s reindeer. Indiana’s outdoor Christmas markets run Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, 2026, and four of them fall on the same Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.

Indiana · 4d

myfamilytravels.com

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Tool Lovers Could Spend Hours Inside This Huge Indiana Store Packed With Gear For Every Project

A company that started with homemade log splitters sold out of a Minnesota garage now runs a giant tool store in Indiana. That humble garage beginning back in 1981 still shapes how this place feels today. The shelves stretch from generators and pressure washers to welders, air compressors, and trailer...

Indiana · 5d

hancockedc.com

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Data Center Myths vs. Reality at the Mt. Comfort Technology Campus

When Hancock County residents first learned about a proposed data center project in 2025, many voiced concerns about its impact on the community. As a result, strong public opposition led to the project's withdrawal. ​. Now, a new proposal is following a much different process. ​. EQT Real Estate has submitted a...

Hancock County, IN · 5d

snowplownews.com

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Express Steel Focuses on Quality, Affordability and Fast Turnaround for Snow Pushers

Express Steel’s John Fowler shares how the family-owned Indiana manufacturer keeps snow pushers affordable without sacrificing quality, using domestic materials, in-house manufacturing and fast turnaround times. Express Steel started as a small, family-owned business with a straightforward goal: manufacture quality snow pushers that are affordable for everyday customers. In...

Indiana · 3d

WOWO News

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I&M offering one-on-one meetings on proposed Northeast Indiana transmission projects

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Michigan Power is offering additional opportunities for landowners and residents to discuss two proposed transmission line projects following a Community Connect call last week. The company is scheduling one-on-one conversations during the week of Nov. 9 for people who live on or near...

Indiana · 4d

modernmetals.com

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Steel Warehouse Apprenticeship Program Sees Record Enrollment, Plans Expansion to New Regions

Above: A Steel Warehouse apprentice, right, welds under the guidance of a mentor. A record 19 employees are now training one-on-one with skilled professionals while earning a full wage. The company is seeking more apprentices. Steel Warehouse, a leading steel processor and service center, today announced record enrollment in its...

Chattanooga, TN · 3d

Progressive Rail Roading

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Indiana short line to serve new Honda assembly plant (11/10/2006)

In August 2008, the Central Railroad Co. of Indiana (CIND) will begin serving a new customer, and a major one at that: Honda Motor Co., which is building a $550 million vehicle assembly plant in Greensburg, Ind. The automaker had considered building the plant in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin,...

Greensburg, IN · 4d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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LEAP ongoing construction has impacted homeowners in the area

Marion County, IN · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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The IRS says bank statements, phone photos and county records can rebuild disaster-loss proof, and filing deadlines in parts of Indiana and Texas now run to Feb. 1, 2027

The IRS says bank and credit card statements, phone photos and videos, and county property records can rebuild the proof that a storm or fire destroyed a home or belongings. Filing deadlines for people in storm-hit parts of Indiana and Texas now run to Feb. 1, 2027. The records guidance is on an IRS page […]

Indiana · 5d