Commercial In-Sites report shows dip in office vacancy rates
Commercial In-Sites’ annual office market report says that, despite a “turbulent year,” office vacancy rates dropped from 15% to 12% in Northwest Indiana.
Business News Bits
Companies land seed money from Elevate Ventures
Four companies from the Region earned seed money in the Elevate Ventures pitch competitions in 2022.
Ivy Tech focuses strategic plan on four goals
The Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2025 strategic plan “Higher Education at the Speed of Life” Feb. 2.
Wintrust names successor for company’s founder
The board of the Wintrust Financial Corp. chose President Timothy Crane to succeed founder Edward Wehmer as CEO.
Region to receive $1M in grants for safer roads
Northwest Indiana and Michiana are set to receive almost a $1 million from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program.
Finward names new board chairman, announces retirement
David Bochnowski is retiring as the executive chairman of Finward Bancorp’s board of directors, effective June 30.
Campagna Academy to merge with Gibault
The Campagna Academy in Schererville and Gibault Children’s Services in Terre Haute have agreed to merge.
Purdue study shows value of Indiana Grown in millions
Study of Indiana Grown program shows economic value in the millions.
IU South Bend names new director of community engagement
Elizabeth Bennion is the new director of community engagement at Indiana University South Bend.
21 leaders chosen for Women on the Rise list
The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue University Northwest have chosen 21 women for the 2023 Women on the Rise list.