Sean Bueter

It's time for Midday Matters Financial Focus! On today's program, we're talking about the business of giving in Northeastern Indiana.

Sweetwater Sound broke ground Wednesday on its expansion at the company’s headquarters along US 30.

Sweetwater President Chuck Surack joined Governor Mitch Daniels, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, and Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters at the event.

Surack says Sweetwater will add more than 300 employees over the next four years, with an eye toward hiring even more if business keeps booming.

Surack says a business model focusing on customer service has kept Sweetwater expanding, but his location in Northeastern Indiana has been key, as well.

On today's Midday Matters: putting the election to bed. Hoosiers voted last week, and on today's program, we'll break down what happened and what it means for Indiana politics going forward.

It's time to explore your Outer Spaces with Doug Hackbarth!

Today we're checking in on economic matters with Ball State economist Michael Hicks. And later in the program, we'll check in with Jon and Michelle from the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

Laura Stine and Doug Hackbarth answer your plant and gardening questions!

On Friday, October 26, the candidates for Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction debated at the studios of Northeast Indiana Public Radio.

Republican incumbent, Dr. Tony Bennett, and his opponent, Democrat Glenda Ritz, spent an hour answering questions from StateImpact Indiana reporter, Kyle Stokes.

The full debate can be streamed or downloaded as a podcast by clicking here.