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Guidance for entrepreneurs

December 2, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Clint Powell

An array of resources, from higher learning institutions to public-private partnership, are available to help startups and existing businesses seeking advice to get an idea off the ground or help a company grow.

Filed Under: 2020-Dec-Jan, Current Issue, Workforce Tagged With: Clint Powell, Donald Pelka, Elevate Ventures, Ignite the Region, Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics, Jacob Schpok, Lawrence Hamer, Mechanic-Direct, Northwest Indiana Economic Forum, Purdue University Northwest, Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business, Rajan Selladurai, SCORE, Small Business Administration, workforce development

Mass production forges ahead

October 1, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Dan Keller

Higher education works with companies as more automation creates need for specialized workforce. Experts in the field lend insight into the past, present and future of such advances in manufacturing.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Manufacturing Tagged With: A.K. Smith Career Center, Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology, Andrew Berger, Chris Smith, COVID-19, Dan Keller, Indiana Manufacturers Association, Ivy Tech Community College, La Porte Co. Career & Technical Education, Modern Machine Technology, Niaz Latif, Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Purdue University Northwes, Tom Till, Tri-State Automation, Tri-State Industries

CPAs sort through relief rules

October 1, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Tax uncertainties

Experts say the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act prompted by the pandemic provided short-term aid but created new tax uncertainties, which led business owners to seek advice from professionals.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Tax planning Tagged With: Applegate & Co., CARES Act, CLH CPAs & Consultants, CliftonLarsonAllen, CPAs, Ed Simokaitis, Employee Retention Credit, Lindsay Peterson, Lisa Human, Marisa Smoljan, McMahon & Associates, Paul Applegate, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, PPP loan, Rowley & Co. LLP, Small Business Administration, Tim Anderson, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Healthier insurance enrollment

July 29, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Caucasian female doctor delivering telemedicine consultation to a patient

Experts say clients are concerned about the health insurance renewal process that will hinge on flexibility in plans and care options. Companies must think outside the box to make more informed decisions and avoid getting blindsided.

Filed Under: 2020-Aug-Sep, Worker Benefits Tagged With: Candace Arvin, CARES Act, COVID-19, employee benefits, Eric Gibson, General Insurance Services, Gibson insurance, Mike Telesky, Ray Korson, UnitedHealthcare

Region invests in global reach

July 29, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

UPS at Gary/Chicago International Airport

Northwest Indiana companies expect growth in overseas business with improved infrastructure and the help of state grants. In 2018, Indiana exported a record $39.3 billion of made-in-America goods to the world, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Filed Under: 2020-Aug-Sep, International Business Tagged With: Duane Hayden, FASTLANE, Gary Chicago International Airport, Ian Hirt, Indiana exports, international markets, port of indiana-burns harbor

Remote working simplified

May 29, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Remote working

Experts say companies that permitted remote working were ahead of the curve and prepared to deal with the impact of stay-at-home orders during the caronavirus crisis. Firms that weren’t, however, sought expertise to quickly adapt to the situation.

Filed Under: 2020-Jun-Jul, Information Technology Tagged With: Cary Smith, Chester Inc., Chip Miceli, Chris Kotul, Comcast Business, COVID-19, cybersecurity, information technology, Jeff Cobb, Midwest Telecom of America, Pulse Technologies, Ron Hulett, telework, U.S. Business Systems

Brewing up success

April 2, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Fluid Coffeebar now has two locations

Entrepreneurs’ decades-long journey culminates with opening of multiple Fluid Coffeebars • Husband-and-wife team Charles and Alison Scates.

Filed Under: 2020-Apr-May, Business Profile Tagged With: Alison Scates, Business Profile, Charles Scates, coffee, Fluid Coffeebar, Katie Eaton, Michigan City, Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, Uptown Arts District, Valparaiso

Made from scratch

January 29, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Marilyn's Bakery & Cafe

Marilyn’s Bakery & Café focuses on seasonality, a nod to Indiana’s farm culture and home produce growers, Barbara Tracy said.

Filed Under: 2020-Feb-Mar, Business Profile Tagged With: Barbara Tracy, Hobart, Johnson's Farm Produce, kolaches, Marilyn (Johnson) Pearson, Marilyn's Bakery & Cafe, Robert Eustace, seasonal food, St. John, Ted Zych

More than steps toward well-being

December 5, 2019 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Wearable tech for health

Regional health care systems and providers encourage patients to wear latest technology to improve health in ways that weren’t possible a few years ago.

Filed Under: 2019-Dec-Jan, Health & Wellness, Wellness Tagged With: Carrie Fleming, Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, Fitbits, Franciscan Health’s Fitness Centers, Jill Schneider, Krissy Graun, La Porte Hospital, Myzone, New Healthy Me, Rose Flinchum, wearable technology

Tax time just around corner

October 3, 2019 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Dennis Sandelski, with Rowley & Co. in Michigan City

With 2020 around the corner, Northwest Indiana experts say taxpayers should get a jump on tax-code changes both large and small.

Filed Under: 2019-Oct-Nov, Accounting/CPAs Tagged With: 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Affordable Care Act, Applegate & Co., CLH, CPA, Dennis Sandelski, income taxes, Indiana University Northwest, James Thomas, Kylee Fraze Norman, Matt Stosich, McMahon & Associates CPAs, Paul Applegate, Rowley & Co.

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December-January 2020

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