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Our business news daily postings will resume on Monday, July 29th. Thanks for visiting us today. Glee Renick-May, Publisher.
McKibbin joins Excel Dental Studio
MERRILLVILLE – Excel Dental Studio has announced Amy McKibbin has joined its Merrillville practice. As business assistant, her duties include insurance and treatment coordination for patients. “Amy’s extensive experience in the dental field makes her a strong asset to our business team,” said Dr. Manoj Bahl. “Her warm personality, combined with her dental knowledge, meshes perfectly
Jerry Scott joins Gibson
SOUTH BEND – Jerry Scott has joined Gibson as the Director of Commercial Risk Management. He will provide leadership to the Commercial Risk Management team by building consensus and acting as a liaison with clients, external partners, and internal sales and service teams. His primary focus will be to develop staff and workflow procedures resulting
Dage-MTI introduces new HD camera
MICHIGAN CITY – Dage-MTI, a leading manufacturer of high sensitivity cameras for bioscience, inspection, and analysis, HAS introduced the HD-210U, an advanced high definition (HD) video camera for microscopy, scientific and industrial applications. The single-chip CMOS camera delivers true HD resolution and full screen video with smooth motion at 60 frames per second (fps). Dual
SBA Day with Peoples Bank
INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Regional Development Company (504 Loan Program) will be hosting an SBA Day with Peoples Bank. The program will be held at the Embassies of Christ, 4835 Cleveland Street., Gary, IN on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. – 8
Boat race adds $1 million to LaPorte economy
LAPORTE – The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that the recent running of the Maple City Grand Prix boat race on Stone Lake in LaPorte brought in more than $1 million to the local economy. A study by Certec Inc. of Versailles, Ky., showed that 15,000 people attended the race, with 76
Franciscan changes name of Munster hospital
MUNSTER – Franciscan Physicians Hospital in Munster has changed its name to Franciscan Healthcare-Munster. “The new name is more reflective of the high quality, broader-scope medical center it represents today and will into the future, while serving Munster and the surrounding communities,” said Barb Green, hospital president. She said the Franciscan name is the company’s
Strongbow sold to Luke Oil Co.
VALPARAISO – Strongbow Inn, a 70-year-old landmark restaurant in Valparaiso has been sold by Russ and Nancy Adams to Luke Oil Co. Adams is the grandson of the restaurant’s founder, Bess Thrun. Strongbow is known for its turkey and the business was started in the 1930s. The restaurant has 130 employees. Luke Oil is a