Around the Region
by Jacqueline von Ogden BANKING Nick Matthews has joined Centier Bank as assistant vice president of business banking. Matthews services commercial loans throughout... Read more.

Entrepreneurial Excellence
Outstanding professionals recognized for success and leadership. by Laurie Wink The 10 winners of the 2014 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards join a rich roster of... Read more.

Who’s Coming to Town?
Meetings and conventions in Northern Indiana in 2015. by Shari Held 2015 is shaping up to be a banner year for the tourism and event industry and Northwest Indiana... Read more.

The Business of Making Things
Industrial employment is sluggish, but the region remains a great place for manufacturing. by Jerry Davich For more than a century, Northwest Indiana and manufacturing... Read more.

Business is Building
Construction industry is expecting a strong 2015. by Phil Britt Construction in Northwest Indiana is expected to continue to be strong in 2015, according to executives... Read more.

Time to be Fit
Execs schedule their fitness activities, and hold to the schedule. by Jerry Davich Like so many busy executives in today's global business world, Miche Grant pumps... Read more.

Give Prompt Notice of Claims
Tell liability insurance company of claims or suits ASAP. by David L. Simmons, J.D. The Indiana Court of Appeals recently underscored the importance of giving prompt... Read more.

New Ways to Pay
Mobile payment technologies nearly ready for prime time. by Phil Britt Consumers enter 2015 with a new payment option at some retailers–a mobile wallet that... Read more.

Hoosier Bat Co.
Hitting home runs from the Little League to the Major Leagues. by Laurie Wink Located on a stretch of East Calumet Avenue near the Route 49 overpass in Valparaiso... Read more.

A Diversity of Arts Events
Comedy, drama and music on stage, plus unusual exhibits. by John Cain In LaPorte County, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts presents “Work Local: Speak Global,”... Read more.