Indiana signs memorandum with Canada’s Manitoba province to boost agriculture economy
Indiana hopes stronger relations with Manitoba will benefit agriculture economic growth for the state and the Canadian province. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana... Read more.
Community Healthcare System welcomes new physicians
Community Healthcare System recently welcomed new physicians to its various facilities around Northwest Indiana: Dr. Vsevolod Tikhomirov, cardiovascular surgeon.... Read more.
Elkhart-based Thor Industries becomes global RV-making giant with $2.4 billion purchase of German firm Erwin Hymer Group
ELKHART – Thor Industries says it will become the world’s largest RV manufacturer once its purchase of Erwin Hymer Group SE of Germany closes. Thor Industries... Read more.
Daifuku Wynright of Illinois bringing more than 580 jobs to new $26 million facility in Hobart’s NorthWind Crossings business park
HOBART – Wynright Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America, announced Sept. 18 plans to expand its North American manufacturing capabilities with... Read more.
Rare shipment of a dozen 25,000-plus pound brewery tanks pass through Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
A Michigan brewery soon will be able to make more product thanks to the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The bulk carrier M/V Federal Mackinac recently docked at the... Read more.
South Bend’s AM General lands contract to produce up to 2,800 specialty ambulances for military
SOUTH BEND – Specialty vehicle maker AM General has landed a military contract valued at $800 million. The company said Sept. 17 U.S. Army Contracting Command... Read more.
Freshman fall enrollment, student retention experiences growth at Purdue University Northwest
More freshman students are enrolling at Purdue University Northwest while numbers of previously enrolled students choosing to continue their education at the college... Read more.
National Science Foundation awards Valparaiso University researchers share of $199,040 grant to advance data science education
Two Valparaiso University professors are partnering with colleagues from Brown University and Smith College to advance the field of data science education, thanks... Read more.