A Department of Energy grant will be used by ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development in East Chicago to develop a more energy-efficient and cleaner steelmaking process. The company announced it was awarded a share of a $1.2 million High Performance Computing for Manufacturing Program grant, aimed at solving key manufacturing challenges in steelmaking and aluminum […]
Analyst: Rise in jobless rates typical during post-holiday season
Rising unemployment rates across Indiana’s metropolitan areas in January are typical right after the holiday season, according to a Purdue University Northwest economist. January jobless rates for the Gary area, Elkhart-Goshen area, Michigan City-La Porte area and South Bend-Mishawaka all increased for the month when compared to January 2018, according to data released by the […]
Franciscan Health and Care Solutions names senior vice president, COO
Dr. Randall Moore will join Franciscan Alliance as senior vice president and COO for Franciscan Health and Care Solutions. Moore, who was born in Gary and raised in Northwest Indiana, will be responsible for assisting Franciscan Alliance to improve patient experience and satisfaction with care; improve the health of the population Franciscan serves; and reduce […]
Lakeshore chamber honors East Chicago-Hammond area professionals
Community achievements and outstanding contributions by professionals in East Chicago, Hammond and neighboring communities, were recognized during the annual Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition event on March 9 at Dynasty Banquet Center in Hammond. Leo Correa, CEO Community Healthcare System’s Saint Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, and Jeff Williams, general manager Marcus Allard Rental […]
Purdue University Northwest names vice chancellor of institutional advancement
Lisa Goodnight, a 25-year member of the Purdue University Northwest faculty, has joined the senior leadership team as vice chancellor of institutional advancement. “Dr. Goodnight’s years of service to PNW and Northwest Indiana, uniquely equips Lisa to lead our advancement initiatives and play a key role on the university’s senior leadership team,” said Chancellor Thomas […]
Destinations, top ideas to lure visitors recognized during annual Indiana Tourism Awards
Efforts to lure more people to the Hoosier state and the places that draw in visitors were honored during the recent annual Indiana Tourism Awards. Presented by Indiana Connection, a division of Indiana Electric Cooperatives, and the Indiana Tourism Association, the awards also honor tourism businesses who are creative, innovative and maximize the dollars invested. […]
Peoples Bank CEO named to board of Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb this week announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions, including the CEO of Peoples Bank who will serve on a board that regulates the state’s banking and finance sector. Board of Directors of the Department of Financial Institutions One new appointment to the board, […]
Region’s small business development center helps launch 54 new businesses in 2018
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center knows what it takes to help entrepreneurs make their dreams of running their own companies a reality. In 2018, the regional ISBDC, assisted clients start 54 businesses and in total served 504 clients, according to information from the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. “We are honored to […]