OE Cafe opens in Valparaiso Family YMCA
Opportunity Enterprises and the Valparaiso Family YMCA partnered to open the OE Cafe, which will serve Frozen Garden smoothies and Do Goodies popcorn.... Read more.
Chesterton European Market opens May 2
The Chesterton European Market will feature a variety of homemade goods, gourmet foods, locally grown produce and other products.... Read more.
Entrepreneurial spirit earns NWI spot on statewide tour
Indianapolis-based Elevate Venture's stops in Northwest Indiana to discuss the vibrant entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem here.... Read more.
10 finalists to compete in 2026 PNW Big Sell
Ten finalists will vie for prizes at the 2026 PNW Big Sell competition May 2 at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center in Hammond.... Read more.
Gary Chamber leader earns Distinguished Hoosier Award
State Sen. Mark Spencer (D-Gary) presented the award to the Gary Chamber of Commerce leader on April 22 on behalf of Gov. Mike Braun.... Read more.
FiberX earns 2026 Mira Award for innovation
Merrillville-based FiberX won a 2026 Mira Award for its use of corn stover, the remnants of corn production.... Read more.
Munster student heads to state in STARTedUP Challenge
Munster High School student Brandon Walker won $1,000 for his Course Caddy pitch at this year's STARTedUP Challenge Region 4 pitch competition April 23.... Read more.
Leadership Institute at PNW congratulates 50th LNI graduates
Leadership Northwest Indiana's 50th cohort included 41 graduates who spent eight months learning from business leaders and educators.... Read more.