Hoosier Solar

We’re thrilled to announce our recent $100,000 donation to the La Porte County Fairground Management & Events Corporation.

These funds represent our permanent support for the agricultural community and will go towards important building upgrades at the fairgrounds, as well as continued investment in local 4-H programming.

Read more about the impact of this donation in Northwest Indiana Business Magazine:

Hoosier Solar donates $100k to improve La Porte fairgrounds • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine The La Porte County Fairground Management and Event Corp. is working on a strategic plan to upgrade infrastructure and buildings.

Our Yellowstone solar project represents a meaningful investment in both energy infrastructure and the local economy in La Porte County.

By utilizing the local union workforce, the project is expected to create high-quality jobs while generating significant new tax revenue to support schools, public services, and long-term community development.

Learn more:

Yellowstone Solar Project will create jobs and tax revenue through local union labor in La Porte County The Yellowstone Solar Project, LLC is a proposed, large-scale renewable energy development by Hoosier Solar that will occupy approximately 300 acres of fenced land within Johnson Township in southeastern La Porte County. Beyond its role in clean energy production, the project is expected to de...

Hoosier Solar is committed to responsible solar farm development and strives to be a good community partner through engagement with landowners, neighbors, elected officials, and other community shareholders. Read on to learn more about our company.

Hoosier Solar fuels economic growth and farm preservation in Northwest Indiana In Northwest Indiana, a new model of development is emerging that prioritizes soil health alongside grid resilience. Solar projects in Starke County and rural opportunity zones mark a turning point for Indiana’s energy future, and Hoosier Solar, a private renewable energy company, leads the call b...

2025 Chamber Recap: Celebrating Our Sponsors

Sponsor Spotlight: Hoosier Solar
Bronze Chamber Member

As we look back on 2025, we want to highlight the partners who helped make this year a success for the Starke County Chamber of Commerce. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Hoosier Solar.

From parades to supporting the Chamber’s Wheel at the Starke County 4-H Fair, Mary Perren and her team go above and beyond to uplift local events and organizations. Their commitment to our community is seen all year long.

Hoosier Solar also served as our 2025 Golf Outing Sponsor and our 2025 Henry F. Schricker Awards Dinner Sponsor—support that makes a tremendous impact on the Chamber and the programs we offer.

We truly appreciate Hoosier Solar for being a dedicated and valuable member of the Starke County Chamber of Commerce.

Stay tuned as we continue our 2025 recap and celebrate more of the businesses that help our community thrive!

We are thrilled to announce our donation of $35,000 to the Unity Foundation of La Porte County to establish a permanent Hoosier Solar Community Fund to address the County’s greatest needs.

Through the Unity Foundation’s matching opportunity with Lilly Endowment Inc., every dollar contributed is matched by two additional dollars. This means that Hoosier Solar’s donation will triple to $105,000. Community funds like Hoosier Solar’s help generate flexible grant dollars that enable the Unity Foundation to respond to both current and emerging needs throughout La Porte County.

Read more: https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_a5fe5051-3c0e-4cc0-a124-6800371b0cbe.html

Thanks to the Starke County Community Foundation (through the Lilly Endowment), every donation to the Hoosier Solar Community Fund receives a 2-to-1 match through the end of 2025. That means your $100 gift becomes $300 to support our community!

Scan the QR code or contact SCCF to learn more about leaving a lasting legacy right here in Starke County.

Last week, we were honored to join WKVI and the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation Radiothon. This local nonprofit provides enrichment grants that help teachers fund field trips, classroom activities, and other educational opportunities for K-12 students.

Here's a peek at the businesses that will bring this years amazing Yellowstone Trail Fest, Hamlet, Indiana to you

Hoosier Solar is excited to be a platinum sponsor of the 2025 Yellowstone Trail Fest, which is scheduled August 16 and 17 at the Starke County Fairgrounds in Hamlet. The Yellowstone Trail, which was the first transcontinental automobile highway in the United States, originated in Massachusetts and passed through Hamlet en route to Washington State.

Hoosier Solar Community Relations Specialist Mary Perren presents a check to the Yellowstone Trail Fest Committee. From left: Mark Rippy, Tiffany Naigi, Larry Jernas, Juanita Ketcham, Ron Ketcham, and Hunter Feta.

Hoosier Solar recently donated $1000 to the Starke County Historical Society to assist with the Schricker House restoration to a house museum.

Pictured are Mike Tolson (SCHS President), Mary Perren (Hoosier Solar Community Relations Specialist), Russ Blais (SCHS Vice President) and Dawn Ferch (SCHS Board Member).