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Temporary solutions; new normal
The pandemic has forced businesses and organizations to adapt for survival. Examples abound in northern Indiana of business plans being rewritten on the fly to operate under dramatically changed conditions.
Mass production forges ahead
Higher education works with companies as more automation creates need for specialized workforce. Experts in the field lend insight into the past, present and future of such advances in manufacturing.
CPAs sort through relief rules
Experts say the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act prompted by the pandemic provided short-term aid but created new tax uncertainties, which led business owners to seek advice from professionals.
Office space pandemic style
Design experts help companies implement new safety precautions as they rethink work spaces during the pandemic while considering changes that might become permanent additions to future designs.
Global shipping hub celebrates 50 years
Vision for Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor leads to multi-billion-dollar economic powerhouse in its first 50 years. Economic leaders are sure the next half century will provide even greater opportunities as the facility undergoes $20 million in upgrades.
Born from a crisis
Pandemic inspires Rensselaer family to launch PPE-making company Indiana Face Mask, which began making FDA approved surgical face masks in March. The company produces between 40,000 to 50,000 surgical face masks weekly.
Charged with energy’s future
New president Mike Hooper ready to lead NIPSCO into next phase of power generation with a goal to transition from coal to other means of power, such as wind and solar, by the year 2028.