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Over the last three years, net migration is responsible for 81% of the state’s population gains. See the drivers of population change for all Indiana counties in this issue of InContext. incontext.indiana.edu/2026/mar-apr/a…

Indiana’s population reached 6.97 million in 2025, marking the state’s seventh-largest yearly increase in the last 20 years—even as growth slowed compared to the previous year. Explore Indiana Business Research Center's analysis at bit.ly/41tPiXD

A Century of Insight: IBRC’s Role in Shaping Indiana’s Workforce & Economic Strategy Read: in.gov/dwd/newsroom/b…

Celebrating 100 years of impactful research and service by the Indiana Business Research Center! Join us as we honor a century of insights supporting Indiana’s growth. Learn more about the @IUibrc: bit.ly/4stzM9Y

Today is the final day to lock in early pricing for IBRC’s Centennial Luncheon on March 12: “The Long Game: Setting a Strategy in 2026.” Secure your seat now: buff.ly/o5CUwsP

The latest release of the Brave-Butters-Kelley Indexes (BBKI) indicates economic activity nears trend growth rate in December. buff.ly/y6yAzRC #economicindicators #economicoutlook #economicgrowth #GDP

The new Return on College tool determines the return on investment for specific educational programs, while also considering the cost of attending school and the long-term earnings potential for graduates. Read about this helpful resource in InContext. buff.ly/nAxTRCZ

Celebrate IBRC’s Centennial on March 12 at our Anniversary Luncheon: “The Long Game: Setting a Strategy in 2026.” Reserve your seat today: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

This month's issue of InContext features highlights from the Outlook issue of the Indiana Business Review. Check out what our panel of experts expect in Indiana's local economies in 2026. buff.ly/HIy3ac0

The latest BBKI release shows the coincident indicator at -0.2 for November, an improvement from October, reflecting faster growth in industrial production, payroll employment, and real disposable personal income. buff.ly/Vwrxe7w #economicindicators #economicoutlook

The Brave-Butters-Kelley Indexes (BBKI) show a slight decline for September. This reflects modest decreases in the growth of real personal consumption expenditures and real disposable personal income, alongside an uptick in the unemployment rate. buff.ly/oACiC8B

The IBRC's annual Outlook edition of the Indiana Business Review is live! Check out 2026 forecasts for Indiana, its metro areas, the nation and more in the latest issue. ibrc.indiana.edu/ibr/index.html

Indiana recorded 80,257 births in 2024, the state’s highest annual tally since 2019. Learn more about the state's birth numbers, fertility rate, and the crucial role immigration plays in the latest issue of InContext. buff.ly/EJvap7V

The Futurecast tour stops in Richmond on 11/20. There is still time to register, so don't miss out on what our panel of local experts shares about the direction of the 2026 economy. buff.ly/OG1j58f @IUEast

Employment in the South Bend metro grew by 1.7% compared to this time last year. What's next for the region and beyond? Sign up for the local Futurecast 2026 event on Tuesday, 11/18 to hear 2026's forecast. buff.ly/hGx0wR4 @IUSouthBend @IUSB_Leighton

Futurecast 2026 makes its final stop in Northwest Indiana on Friday, 11/21. Don't miss your chance to hear directly from economic experts regarding the 2026 forecast. buff.ly/AJ8gsvm @legacyfdn @iunorthwest

Northwest Indiana's employment grew by just 0.3% compared to the same time last year. What's expected for 2026? Sign up for the Futurecast 2026 event to find out. buff.ly/BKtsN10 @legacyfdn @iunorthwest

Where is our economy headed in 2026? The Futurecast 2026 event for Richmond is on Thursday, 11/20 at @IUEast, to help us look ahead at the national, Indiana and local economies. Register for free today! buff.ly/Tc0LkUg

Futurecast 2026 comes to Jasper on 11/13. Join us for insights on where the U.S., Indiana and local economies are headed in 2026. buff.ly/dwiJ8Jj

Older adults outnumber children in 23 Indiana counties (as of 2024). Do you live in one of those counties? Will you in 2050? Find out in the new issue of InContext. buff.ly/YUb2461