CHICAGO – The U.S. Small Business Administration is holding a series of 13 “Jobs Act Tour” events to highlight the tools and resources coming out of the Small Business Jobs Act, which was signed into law on Sept. 27, 2010. It will be held April 15 at the Citigroup Center Building at 500 […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s engineering, education and business programs have been ranked among the best in the country according to U.S. News & World Report magazine. “We are pleased that Purdue continues to be recognized for its strengths in education and research at the graduate level,” said France A. Cordova, president of
MUNSTER – The seventh annual Business Government Leadership Luncheon, hosted by the Indiana High Speed Rail Association, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road. The speaker is Barry Bateman, director of General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. He will speak on
LAPORTE – Valparaiso University nursing students, along with Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital, will hold a free community health fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital Auditorium. Glucose and blood pressure screenings will be offered and education programs on diabetes, diet, vaccines, osteoporosis, heart disease,
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s College of Education is offering a new online master’s degree program on learning design and technology. The learning design and technology master’s program prepares graduates to design, implement and evaluate learning materials and experiences that integrate effective instruction and technology for a variety of fields. “If training
SCHERERVILLE – Mixdesign has named Sarah Kiger as its director of operations and new business. She will be responsible for management of daily operations and development of new accounts. “As Mixdesign continues to grow throughout Northwest Indiana, Sarah’s ability to serve current clients and provide development insights to new ones is a benefit
GARY – A Gary woman has received the Inspire Award for her effort at helping inner city youth realize their potential and understand the importance of education, hard work, self respects and teamwork. The Inspire Award was created to celebrate the efforts of seven individuals and one organization for mentoring. Toi Baylor
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University is part of a new consortium set up to improve the competitiveness and innovation capacity of small- and medium-sized businesses. The National Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Consortium was announced March 2 in Washington, D.C. The project is being led by The Council on Competitiveness, a nonpartisan group of
WANATAH – The fourth LaPorte County Rural Summit, “Think Regionally, but Act Locally,” will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, March 15, at the Wanatah American Legion Hall, 203 S. Washington St. The morning session will focus on “What’s Happening in Northwest Indiana” and “Our Future to 2040.” In the
MERRILLVILLE – The fourth annual Build Indiana Summit will be from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CST) Friday, March 18, at the Radisson Star Plaza. Sponsors are NIPSCO, the Northwest Indiana Forum and Porter County Alliance. The summit is designed to provide a clearer picture of the benefits of doing business in Northwest
