Southern Indiana Business Report

06/11/2026

Applications for the grant, provided by Possibilities in Paoli, are open through July 10 to businesses within Paoli’s downtown district with the goal of improving the area’s appearance.

06/10/2026

Experts agree that with the arrival of the one-star flag officer, Crane and Southern Indiana will see economic growth. The officer will be at Crane no later than October 1, 2026.

06/08/2026

Phat Daddy's BBQ is bringing its award-winning flavors to downtown Bedford later this summer. The restaurant, known for slow-cooked ribs, brisket and other specialties, will open at the corner of 15th and I streets.

06/04/2026

Combined company expands operational footprint, offers more choices to cuctomers.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to German American Bank, which was awarded the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup.

06/03/2026

A thorough assessment of its business attraction efforts will help the communities in the SWIDC region to modernize business development outreach, adopt industry best practices and refine processes to better compete for new business partners.

06/03/2026

Located inside the Old Homestead Hotel & Distillery near Patoka Lake, BMF Cafe serves up "pub-style favorites" like juicy burgers and nachos, but the true star might be Chef Jamie’s mac 'n' cheese – a recipe 15 years in the making.

Located inside the Old Homestead Hotel & Distillery near Patoka Lake, BMF Cafe serves up "pub-style favorites" like juicy burgers and nachos, but the true star might be Chef Jamie’s mac 'n' cheese – a recipe 15 years in the making.

06/03/2026

Homeowners who need help with home repairs may be eligible for assistance from the City of Bedford via a housing rehab grant. Residents are urged to complete a qualifying pre-application by June 12.

06/02/2026

The fifth cohort of UpSkill Work & Learn is the largest yet for the ROI program. Sixty high school juniors and seniors will gain real-world job experiences in life sciences, defense, advanced manufacturing and IT.

06/02/2026

Daviess County residents can help shape the future by providing input for the county's bicycle and pedestrian plan. Residents have until June 30 to complete the survey.