SBA Launches First-Ever Loan Program Dedicated to American Manufacturers

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will offer working capital for small businesses engaged in manufacturing (NAICS 31-33), specifically designed to provide maximum flexibility and minimal red tape.

The Wellness Council of Indiana has officially redesignated Orange County as an Indiana Healthy Community for another two-year period



Indiana Healthy Communities (IHC) is the Wellness Council’s evidence-based collaboration process designed to help communities focus on implementing and sustaining a culture of well-being to spur economic vitality. This recognition highlights the county’s continued commitment to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for its residents.

Orange County was recognized for this achievement at the Indiana Wellness Summit on September 11, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville. Shannon Cangey, Director of Grants & Special Projects for Southern Indiana Community Health Care, represented Orange County to accept the redesignation.

The Case for READI Regions as Official Economic Planning Regions

Governor Mike Braun today announced the release of a new independent study from the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at the IU Kelley School of Business that validates the state’s 15 READI regions as Indiana’s official economic and workforce planning framework.