HAMMOND – More than a dozen South Shore arts and culture organizations will take part in Explore the South Shore II from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Indiana Welcome Center. The first 500 families attending will receive a “passport of savings” for coupons and discounts throughout the region. Giveaways and …
by Kathy McKimmie Wide-ranging education and training programs have been put in place by Merrillville based Centier Bank to help both children and adults learn how to manage money and credit and to help those who have been disenfranchised from the banking system make their way in. The bank’s formal initiative started seven years ago …
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WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central’s Odyssey 13 Arts and Cultural Events Series will host “Watercolors and Ceramics (Two Media, One Art)” by Steven Skinner. The exhibit will be featured through May 25 in the first floor, north study area of the PNC Technology Building. The building is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., …
by Steve Kaelble With the economy still sluggish, who isn’t in the mood for a dose of good business news? You’re in luck–this is a good-news story. It’s about companies that are doing things right, that have been reading the trends well, finding untapped markets to serve, laying the groundwork for sustained healthy growth, adding …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Miles, chair of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, joined Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Allison Melangton, president and chief executive officer of the Host Committee, and Rick Fuson, volunteer co-chair of the Super Bowl Village committee, just before Christmas to share preparations for Super Bowl XLVI and unveil details about activities …
Our annual reader nominations honoring business and community leaders. Leadership is difficult to quantify. Either it exists in an organization or it doesn’t. Successful companies and organizations have it, and in an economy that’s been as difficult as this one has been for the past two years, good leadership has proven to be a valuable …
Bringing jobs and investment to Northwest Indiana. 2011 has been an exciting year for Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana Forum. We continue to market and promote the region, build and foster key relationships, and work to bring quality, higher-paying jobs and capital investment to the region while protecting and respecting the environment. In its …
INDIANAPOLIS – Heartland Truly Moving Pictures has released its Top 10 Truly Moving Picture Award-winning films of 2011. Disney’s The Help claims the No. 1 spot, followed by Sarah’s Key and Beginners. Dolphin Tale and The Muppets rounded out the list of top films that inspire, educate and engage audiences of all ages. “Compiling this …
Small-bank values and a five-star rating. by Rick A. Richards LaPorte Savings Bank’s roots run deep in LaPorte County and Northwest Indiana. As far as Chairman and CEO Lee Brady can tell, the bank’s roots are deeper than any other bank in the region still doing business under its original name. Brady, who has been …
Here is a bit of news on who’s been promoted, what company has expanded and what changes have taken place in Northwest Indiana’s business community the past three months. BANKING/FINANCE Daniel R. Yamtich has been named vice president and team leader for Fifth Third Bank‘s business banking line in Merrillville. Previously he was regional manager …
