GARY – U.S. Steel will make $750 million in capital investments to modernize its Gary Works facility. U.S. Steel has announced a $2 billion asset revitalization program, which included Gary Works. The investment will be made over five years to modernize and enhance the company’s flagship operation in Gary and includes installation of new state-of-the-art […]
Around the Region – Aug-Sep 2018
Stay current with local people, news and events Business CLH, CPAs and Consultants was recognized for reaching its 25th business anniversary in 2017 during the Economic Develop Corp. Michigan City’s biennial awards banquet in May. EDCMC recognized local companies, which have made substantial investments in their business during 2016 and 2017 and also honored businesses […]
Around the Region – June-Jul 2018
Stay current with local people, news and events BANKING Trish Reid has been promoted to vice president of Business Banking Administration of Centier Bank. Reid has worked in local banking for more than 40 years, spending the last 15 with Centier Bank. LaKetra Williams has been named branch manager and officer of Centier’s Gary Miller Location. Williams […]
Around the Region – Apr-May 2018
Stay current with local people, news and events BUSINESS VinSense Technology in West Lafayette has been awarded a $500,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation. The software company uses technology patented at Purdue University to help improve crop quality and sustainability for wine grape growers and winemakers. Chief Technology Officer David […]
Around the Region – Fall 2017
Stay current with local people, news and events Banking Michelle Anderson has been promoted to mortgage loan originator at First Financial. Anderson, a graduate of Purdue University, has served as a banking center manager with First Financial for more than 15 years… Horizon Bank announced the appointment of Mark Ritzi as market president for Porter […]
Around the Region – Summer 2017
Stay current with local people, news and events ACCOUNTING Valuation analyst Gregory M. Clark, CPA, and a senior manager at CLH, LLC, has successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts to earn the Certified Valuation Analyst credential. CLH is a Michigan City-based full-service CPA firm. CLH, LLC, now […]
Around the Region – Spring 2017
BANKING President and CEO Michael E. Schrage of Centier Bank announced the appointment of Anthony R. Contrucci as vice president of community and business development. Contrucci, a member of the fifth generation of Schrage family management and leadership, will work closely with Lake and Porter County communities to integrate and align philanthropy, financial wellness, and […]
Around the Region
ACCOUNTING Eileen E. Brassil, CPA, a partner at Legacy Professionals LLP in Schererville, has been appointed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel. The panel serves the needs of AICPA members by monitoring and advising on industry developments, trends and opportunities. AGRICULTURE Chester Inc. has hired Kent Wamsley […]