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Salute to Business winners have a big impact on the South Bend area. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke A South Bend native who holds a doctorate in neuroscience. A tireless champion of women. A distinguished leader in health care. A family entertainment center owner. The recipients of the 2015 Salute to Business awards in St. Joseph
A Solid Plan Call in the experts to prepare for transferring company ownership. by Jerry Davich Grant DeNormandie never dreamed of transferring ownership of his beloved business after investing more than a half-century of love, sweat and tears into it. At age 72, he is just now undergoing the arduous process of a business succession
The Affordable Care Act’s effects continue to accelerate. by Phil Britt The Affordable Care Act was designed to make affordable, accessible, high-quality health care available to all Americans while also focusing on patient outcomes rather than fee-for-service. While it is driving people to less expensive urgent care rather than more expensive emergency room visits, it
What does it take to qualify, and how is the region preparing workers? by Laurie Wink Northwest Indiana’s economic development is closely aligned with availability of a qualified, motivated workforce. Success is a matter of fitting the right people into the right slots. But as anyone knows who’s tried to complete a complex jigsaw puzzle,
Younger generation making a mark on the corporate landscape. by Jerry Davich A handful of relatively young entrepreneurs is changing the corporate landscape in Northwest Indiana with ideas, inventions and out-of-box thinking. They’re known for their innovative minds in an ever-evolving, technology-savvy business world. Here are their stories. Guy Rhodes Since the age of 5,
Today’s buyers want green features, open floor plans and big master suites. by Jane Bokun You might think today’s executives are only looking for mega-mansions in hyper-exclusive communities, and in some cases, you would be right. But, not in the case of Northwest Indiana, according to Gary Green, owner of Wagner Homes. Green says executives
Options vary greatly, depending on occupation and personal tastes. by Jane Bokun When it came to working at home, I’ll admit it. I was afraid of the freedom. I needed an angry supervisor and a rudimentary desk, combined with coworkers who talked about the same things throughout the day. You could say the freedom of
Upcoming events in Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend by John Cain Northwest Indiana The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra will close out its 2014-15 concert season on Thursday, May 14, with a celebration of American composer George Gershwin, whose jazz-influenced compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Lyric Opera of Chicago alumni Kimberly Jones and
For Mark Roscoe, both professions involve creative problem-solving. by Laurie Wink What woman doesn’t dream of appearing at a red-carpet event, looking stunning from head to toe in a couture ensemble designed just for her? Mark Roscoe makes these dreams come true from his design studio in Valparaiso. Operating under the business name Mark Roscoe
NLRB’s decision related to email systems may trouble employers. by Jerry Lutkus Many employers have email policies that prohibit employees from using the company’s email for non-work purposes. If you have a no-tolerance policy, a recent decision of the National Labor Relations Board should cause you to take another look at it. The new decision
