
Three Region tourism agencies earn state awards
Indiana Dunes Tourism earns state award for organizations with marketing budgets greater than $300,000.... Read more.

IronWorkz earns 2025 Mira Community Impact Award
The 26th annual Mira Awards honored 20 tech organizations, including Gary-based IronWorkz for its work with entrepreneurs.... Read more.

2025 Best of Business voting closes Feb. 24
Voting for your favorite companies in our 2025 Best of Business survey is extended through Feb. 24. Vote today!... Read more.

NWI Forum introduces 2025 board members
The Northwest Indiana Forum shared accomplishments from 2024 and goals for 2025 during its annual meeting Feb. 19.... Read more.

2025 Best of Business voting ends Feb. 23
The 2025 Best of Business survey continues through Feb. 23 with categories from banking to education, legal and insurance, construction, community and health.... Read more.

9 Region companies make chamber’s list of Best Places to Work in Indiana
Surf Internet was the only Northwest and North Central Indiana company listed in the large category of the Indiana Chamber's 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana... Read more.

JOANN Fabric to close 7 stores in Region
JOANN Fabric Stores will close in seven Region towns after an announcement that the retail chain will close 500 locations.... Read more.

Farming a different crop
Landowners who embrace solar agree soil needs time to rest, they need alternative revenue sources needed... Read more.

Professional advancement
Businesses and organizations share their latest news about new hires, promotions, accolades, including Chad Pittman, Purdue Research Foundation’s new president... Read more.

In this issue
Discover the exciting developments in Northwest Indiana, from health improvements to economic growth, as we embrace a hopeful year ahead.... Read more.