Sportsplex golf simulator opens
Swingers Golf Simulators and Lounge opened Sept. 12 at the Hammond Sportsplex, giving golfers a chance to play on famous golf courses without leaving the lounge.
Locations open at Lighthouse Place
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets announced the opening of two new locations: Antojito MX Mexican restaurant and Theatre on Skates Academy synthetic ice skating.
For the Culture Therapy opens
Dr. Adrienne Little is opening For the Culture Therapy Sept. 19, in Merrillville, a new private therapy, trauma-informed space that is welcoming to Black and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Marketing summit planned
NIRPC is hosting Momentum: Small Business Marketing Mini Summit, an event featuring four workshops led by local marketing experts, Sept. 20, in Portage.
Jewel-Osco breaks ground in St. John
Construction on the Jewel-Osco at 9548 Wicker Ave. in St. John is underway after officials broke ground Sept. 4, with plans for the new grocery store to open in 2026.
Indiana Bar Foundation announces grants
The Indiana Bar Foundation awarded Metro Community Outreach in Gary funds to help low-income residents with legal issues.
Builders host Parade of Homes
The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana is hosting its 2025 Parade of Homes, showcasing newly built homes in Lake and Porter counties Sept. 20–21 and 27–28.
Project Maize approved
Project Maize, the $800 million data center proposed in Michigan City, is moving forward with the passing of four resolutions by the Michigan City Common Council.
Film showcases Bruce White
Bruce White, founder of White Lodging in Merrillville, is the subject of a new documentary that chronicles his life and journey building and growing White Lodging.
Mira Award nominations opens
TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, opened nominations for the 2026 Mira Awards honoring the state’s tech innovators.