
In this issue
Discover how Northwest Indiana is growing through vibrant communities, tech innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. This issue highlights local success stories,... Read more.

Professional advancement
Businesses and organizations share good news about new hires, locations, promotions, accolades, including Martin Pollio, Ivy Tech's new president.... Read more.

Stay the course
Regional experts say that sound business plans and a long-term outlook are the best ways to navigate challenging economic times.... Read more.

Gary chosen for Lake County Convention Center
The Lake County Board of Commissioners chose Gary's bid for the new 145,000-square-foot convention center near Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.... Read more.

2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana honors 38 graduates
The 49th cohort of Leadership Northwest Indiana graduates include industries from health care to event planning to government and nonprofits.... Read more.

Region companies ranked on Chamber’s Best Places to Work list
Two Northwest Indiana companies landed top spots on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2025 list of Best Places to Work in Indiana.... Read more.

Scent Seal pitch earns top prize in PNW’s 2025 Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest's 2025 Big Sell doles out $14,000 total in seed money to the top three pitch finalists... Read more.

New book highlights Bruce White’s legacy
"Hospitalitarian: Bruce White’s Legacy" documents and shares the stories that built Merrillville-based White Lodging from a small hospitality company into a player... Read more.

Earthwise earns Indiana small business award
Earthwise based in Valparaiso will be one of seven small businesses that will be honored by the state of Indiana during Small Business Week.... Read more.

SBA names El Popular Great Lakes Exporter of the Year
El Popular Inc., an East Chicago manufacturer, earned the SBA Great Lakes Exporter of the Year during National Small Business Week.... Read more.