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Loyalty program benefits financial institutions, merchants, members. by Phil Britt Financial institutions and local retailers and restaurants alike find themselves competing with much larger national companies for customers. For the local financial institutions, the need to attract and retain customers has never been more critical. The largest banks in the country control half of the
Upcoming events in Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend. Northwest Indiana by John Cain Theatre at the Center kicks off the 2016 season with Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps,” February 18-March 20. Adapted from the 1935 film and 1915 novel by John Buchan, this thrilling comedy has been a hit on Broadway and the West
Alliance brings together Chicago region. The relationship between Northwest Indiana and the Greater Chicago area has often been described as a love-hate relationship. We love the proximity and the jobs provided for Hoosiers, but the state line has often seemed to be a barrier to collaboration. A landmark study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation
Spotlight on Innovators Visionaries are leading the way and challenging the status quo. Where would we be without the idea people, risk-takers and self-made entrepreneurs? They boost our quality of life and drive the location economy. For the past 11 years, the Northwest Indiana Society of Innovators has put the spotlight on these kinds of
Noteworthy news from around the region by Jacqueline von Ogden ACCOUNTING Kruggel Lawton CPAs is pleased to announce that Cindy Stammich has joined the firm as a staff accountant in their Business Accounting Services group. Stammich has more than 30 years of public accounting experience, with an extensive background in accounting and bookkeeping, monthly/quarterly/annual compilations,
Risk-takers challenge the status quo. Honoring innovation in the region. by Jerry Davich The word innovation is defined simply as implementing a new method, product or idea. But behind those new methods, products or ideas are creative risk-takers, adventurers and entrepreneurs who simply won’t settle for the status quo. Their innovations can be fueled by
Special Report Northern Indiana companies with great results and lots of promise. by Steve Kaelble The biggest success stories start small. Among the six Northern Indiana organizations on the 2015 Indiana’s Companies to Watch list are firms that started in garages and kitchen tables, companies created from scratch that have grown organically. They make wood
High-touch meets high-tech–personalization with less human interaction is keying into customer needs. by Phil Britt Over the past few years, banks have added mobile banking, enabling customers to deposit checks by taking pictures of them with smartphones. Banks have also extended their online banking offerings, so that customers can have more convenience to bank when
Technology boosts speed and accuracy of treatments. by Laurie Wink Area hospitals and medical practices are using leading-edge approaches to diagnose and treat cancer patients. By harnessing the power of the latest high-tech tools, physicians are significantly improving the speed and accuracy of cancer treatments and reducing the pain and discomfort of patients during medical
Demand is high and the region’s attributes are attractive. by Jacqueline Von Ogden The state of the development in Northwest and Northern Indiana has, of course, had its peaks and valleys within the last decade. Remember 2009? Most want to forget it. We took the time to speak with leading commercial realtors who not only
