Indiana’s jobless rate in December was 3.6 percent, which was unchanged from November. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development, citing Labor Department data, said the state’s December jobless rate remained lower than the national unemployment rate in December which was 3.9 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicator that […]
Old National Bancorp CEO retiring from role May 2; new leaders named
Evansville-based Old National Bancorp announced CEO Bob Jones will retire from the post after more than 14 years. Jones, 61, will continue to serve as Old National’s chairman of the board, through January 2020, after his retirement as CEO. The bank’s board appointed Jim Ryan, currently Old National’s chief financial officer, to succeed Jones as […]
Applications now being accepted for annual Construction Advancement Foundation, Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable Safety Awards
Nominations are being sought for the annual Safety Awards Banquet, hosted in partnership by the Construction Advancement Foundation and the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable. The awards recognize construction firms and related businesses for excellence in safety standards, innovation and development. Other categories include specialized projects, contractors and companies of the year. The 2019 awards are […]
Community Healthcare System offering pharmacy technician program for recent high school graduates
Community Healthcare System in Munster is offering a 12-week pharmacy technician program designed for recent high school graduates interested in a health care profession. A pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions such as assisting customers/nurses, stocking medications, delivering medications within the hospital, operating cash registers, sterile and nonsterile medication compounding, inventory management, order fulfillment, quality control, […]
Northwest Indiana Forum annual meeting Jan. 24
The Northwest Indiana Forum will host its annual meeting Jan. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Venue inside the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. The program is free for forum members. Tickets are $60 for non-members. The forum will provide an update on Ignite the Region, an economic development plan and strategy for […]
Notre Dame names new law school dean
The University of Notre Dame has appointed G. Marcus Cole as a professor of law and dean of the college’s law school. He succeeds Nell Jessup Newton, who is stepping down July 1 after serving 10 years as dean. Cole joined the Stanford University faculty in 1997. He previously held two endowed chairs and served […]
Methodist Hospitals foundation executive earns 2018 President’s Award from Chicago chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals
Judy Lindsey, executive director of the Methodist Hospital Foundation, was awarded the 2018 President’s Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Chicago Chapter. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated high ethical standards and outstanding leadership and service to AFP Chicago, and exemplify the philanthropic spirit of the city of Chicago. Lindsey is an […]
Indiana Department of Child Services names leader for litigation division
The Indiana Department of Child Services named Jim Luttrull deputy general counsel of its litigation division. Luttrull, a former prosecutor and criminal justice professor, will oversee and manage all functions of the DCS litigation department. Luttrull is a seasoned trial lawyer with 35 years experience, most recently serving as Grant County prosecutor, a position he […]