Making a Difference: Creating a “PATH” to Economic Development
During the November 2011 “Indiana Rural Summit” at Indiana State University's Terre Haute campus, the university's Steven Pontius listed the major t... Read more.
Innovators honor two Michigan City companies
MICHIGAN CITY – Winn Machine and MCTD Inc. of Michigan City has been named Team Innovator of the Month by The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. The ... Read more.
CEO Profile: Michael Pound Head of Koontz-Wagner in South Bend inherited love of engineering from his father.
by Rick A. Richards Michael Pound has become fully Americanized since coming here on a two-year temporary work visa 23 years ago. Not the fast-food, shopping ma... Read more.
Purdue Calumet to host The Big Sell
HAMMOND – Entrepreneurs planning to participate in The Big Sell Entrepreneurs in Action competition can take part in a coaching session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday... Read more.
Building Green Energy audits, sustainable building and consumer education
By Kathy Sipple In December President Obama announced a $4 billion initiative to increase the energy efficiency of buildings over the next two years. “Upg... Read more.
Banking on Change: New regulations bring higher costs, bankers claim
by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana bankers say their business is different–a lot different–than a year ago. Banking has seen a lot of change, nea... Read more.
FirstCare of Valpo adds Home Helpers
VALPARAISO – Noel and Marianne Frigo, the owners of FirstCare in Valparaiso, have expanded their business through the addition of a Home Helpers franchise. Th... Read more.
Meijer to buy Portage Kmart location
PORTAGE – Two days after Sears announced it would close its Kmart store in Portage, Michigan-based Meijer Inc., announced it would buy the property at U.S. 6 ... Read more.
Companies to Watch: Northwest Indiana firms honored for success and promise
by Steve Kaelble With the economy still sluggish, who isn't in the mood for a dose of good business news? You're in luck–this is a good-news story. It's a... Read more.
Indianapolis gearing up for Super Bowl XLVI
INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Miles, chair of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, joined Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Allison Melangton, president and ... Read more.