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White Lodging completes year-long renovation to Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

May 15, 2018 – By Larry Avila

Indianapolis Marriot Downtown

Merrillville-based White Lodging has completed its year-long renovation to the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. The project included redesigning the lobby and meeting spaces, along with new dining options and a grab-n-go market. Accommodations increased from 622 to 650 and each room was updated to include modern furnishings and décor. The hotel’s meeting […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, hotels, Indianapolis, lodging, Marriott, tourism, White Lodging

Indiana University research finds opioid overdose deaths in state have risen 500 percent the past 15 years

May 15, 2018 – By Larry Avila

New research from Indiana University shows opioid overdose deaths in the state have risen by more than 500 percent the past 15 years and misuse of these drugs has cost Indiana billions in economic damage. IU research shows that misuse of opioids in Indiana cost $4.3 billion last year and will exceed $4 billion this […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, economic impact, Indiana University, opioid crisis

INDOT will begin accepting matching funds applications for local construction projects Aug. 6

May 14, 2018 – By Larry Avila

INDOT Community Crossings

The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin accepting applications for matching funds for shovel-ready local construction projects through Community Crossings beginning Monday, Aug. 6. Community Crossings is the state’s local road and bridge matching grant program. The state has awarded $300 million in state funds through the program to support local road and bridge projects […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, community crossings, Indiana Department of Transportation, INDOT, infrastructure, matching grants, roads, shovel-ready, transportation

Notre Dame Spanish language professor wins top teaching honors

May 14, 2018 – By Larry Avila

Tatiana Botero

Tatiana Botero, associate teaching professor of Spanish at the University of Notre Dame, was named 2018 Indiana teacher of the year for university-level instruction by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. She will receive the award at a ceremony on Nov. 2. Botero teaches a community-based learning course called “Immigration and the […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, community outreach, Notre Dame, Spanish lanaguage, Tatiana Botero

NIPSCO issues request for proposals to meet customers’ future electricity needs

May 14, 2018 – By Larry Avila

NIPSCO

Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. seeks proposals for alternative options to meet future electricity needs of its customers. The company said it wants to consider a combination of potential resources for electricity. “As the energy market and customer needs continue to evolve, it is important that we consider all options when determining a long-term […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: alternative electricity generation, Around the Region, electricity, NIPSCO, power, request for propsoals, utilities

Goodwill’s Elkhart Workforce Development Office hosts open house May 23

May 11, 2018 – By Larry Avila

Goodwill

Goodwill’s Elkhart Workforce Development Office, 2301 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, will host an open house on Wednesday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a virtual welding presentation at 9 a.m. Guests will receive an overview of the 2nd Chance and Goodwill Works programs, the Elkhart Urban Enterprise Zone, and the Industrial […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, elkhart indiana, elkhart urban enterprise zone, goodwill 2nd chance, goodwill elkhart, goodwill works, workforce training

Several Northwest Indiana businesses named among best places to work

May 11, 2018 – By Larry Avila

Merrillville-based Centier Bank was named among the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Best Places to Work for 2018.

Several Northwest Indiana-based businesses and those with a presence in the region, were recognized among the 2018 Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Winners were recognized during a banquet on May 3 in Indianapolis. A total of 125 businesses across the state were honored. Winning companies ranged from 16 […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, awards, Best places to work 2018, employers, top companies

Indiana Dunes Tourism, Visit Michigan City LaPorte name 2018 ROSE Awards winners

May 11, 2018 – By Larry Avila

PORTER — Indiana Dunes Tourism and Visit Michigan City LaPorte honored businesses, organizations and individuals for providing outstanding service to the community and visitors on May 9. The Recognition of Service Excellence or ROSE Awards recognize those who go the extra mile to make Porter and LaPorte Counties great places to live and visit. The […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, Indiana Dunes Tourism, ROSE Awards, Visit Michigan City LaPorte

Notre Dame receives $10 million anonymous donation to support its efforts to reduce poverty

May 10, 2018 – By Larry Avila

Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities

The University of Notre Dame has received a $10 million anonymous donation, which will help in its efforts to reduce poverty through evidence-based programs and policies. The funds will go to college’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), a research center in its department of economics. The money will support two new faculty positions […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: Around the Region, LEO, Notre Dame, poverty, Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission seeks community input on 2050 regional plan

May 10, 2018 – By Larry Avila

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is seeking community input on its 2050 regional plan for Lake, LaPorte and Porter counties.

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of meetings, seeking community input on its 2050 regional plan for Lake, LaPorte and Porter counties. Upcoming meetings include: –          Thursday, May 17, 5:30 p.m., Steel City Academy Cafeteria, 2650 W. 35th Ave., Gary –          Monday, May 21, 4 p.m., Metro Center – Gary Public […]

Filed Under: Business News Bits Tagged With: 2050 regional plan, Around the Region, economic development, environment, infrastructure, land use, long-term planning, NIRPC, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, railroad, roads

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