Peoples Bank Reports Profits Up
Munster-based Northwest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company of Peoples Bank reports profits up 13.5 percent year-over-year increase in earnings to $2.2 million... Read more.
Iconic Landmarks to be Razed
Two of the region's most iconic landmarks to be razed are the Star Plaza Theatre and the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. They will be torn down next year to make... Read more.
Plastic Container Manufacturer Lake Count Investment
MERRILLVILLE – Polycon Industries, a manufacturer of plastic containers, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, investing $15 million and creating... Read more.
HRP Construction New Ownership
SOUTH BEND – Matthew D. Cain is the new owner and president of HRP Construction Inc. in South Bend, Indiana. Earlier this month, Cain purchased all outstanding shares... Read more.
New Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), NIPSCO, and South Shore Clean Cities unveiled the Commission's first public electric vehicle charging... Read more.
Acquisitions Drive Patrick Industries Growth
ELKHART – The Elkhart-based company Patrick Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) is reporting second quarter 2016 net income of $16.7 million, which is up from... Read more.
Acquisitions Help Drive Banks
MUNCIE and MICHIGAN CITY – Two Indiana banks are reporting record profits for the second quarter. Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq: FRME) is reporting... Read more.
Publisher’s Note – Summer 2016
Summer Reading Get comfortable and explore the region’s business communities. The dog days of summer are upon us. This is the time of year when our thoughts run... Read more.
Noteworthy News Bits
Noteworthy News Bits from Around the Region by Michelle M. Searer BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Donald J. Rapley, president and general manager of Ozinga's Indiana region,... Read more.
Higher Education ROI
Institutions have a significant impact on the region– and the area's students. by Laurie Wink Students who invest in college degrees generally get higher paying... Read more.