More ways to share local business stories The mission of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine from its founding in 1991 has been to publish stories about people and ideas that inform, inspire, challenge and educate local business and community leaders. We want to help them improve their businesses, the local economy and the quality of life […]
Region a hub of opportunity
Investments of time, dollars starting to yield dividends both foreign and domestic When it comes to opportunities, Northwest Indiana’s entrepreneurs have shown there’s no shortage of good ideas. In fact, some concepts developed in the Region have evolved into successful business ventures and mechanisms that could help other organizations prosper in the future. Region residents […]
Investing in Your Team
Small investments in employee training, recognition and benefits improves morale and the bottom line Most of us know intuitively that the human element is what differentiates us from other businesses. It is easy to lose sight of it at time when we get wrapped up in a new piece of machinery, a new process or […]
Growth isn’t by Chance
Growth requires planning, collaboration, inspiration and teamwork Growth in its many forms, including business growth, economic growth, and personal growth, is a recurring theme in this issue. I hope you enjoy and find inspiration from our stories in this issue, which shares various ways folks are working together to grow themselves, their companies, and their […]
Honoring Excellence
Our annual readers poll recognizes regional businesses that server us and our economy Each spring we ask our readers to help us identify and recognize the “Best of Business” in our region. Some of the names are the businesses you would expect to see on such a list. They appear year after year to remind […]
Lifelong Learners
Lifelong Learners prosper from today’s increased speed of change. Long gone are the days when one could learn a profession in their twenties and expect to apply it relatively unchanged for the rest of their work life.
Innovation Fuels Growth
Look for innovations in your business We strive to cover innovation in every issue of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly, but our Fall issue is extra special as we profile the creative and talented individuals and teams honored by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. The society honors five individuals in this it’s thirteenth year. […]
1st Source Bank, Reports Record 3rd Quarter
1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ: SRCE), parent company of 1st Source Bank, reported a record high net income of $17.18 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 20.46% compared to $14.26 million reported in the third quarter a year ago, bringing the 2017 year-to-date net income to $50.06 million compared to $42.56 million […]
Pangere Building Communitiy Healthcare’s New Stroke & Rehab Center in Crown Point
The Pangere Corporation of Gary was selected by Community Heathcare Systems as the general contractor for the construction of their new Stroke and Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point. Along with its team of 38 subcontractors and its many suppliers, Pangere will construct a four-story, 129,000 square-foot, multi-specialty facility.
NWI Leaders
Good leadership is critical for success in any size business Leaders of large businesses are often recognized for their leadership skills, but good leadership is critical for success in any size business. Leaders, especially in small businesses, need a variety of skills, including operational knowledge, management ability and strategic thinking. In this issue, we talk […]