MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the holding company for Peoples Bank, reported an annual earnings increase of 27.3 percent, as net income totaled $6.9 million for 2012, compared to $5.4 million for 2011. The 2012 net income of $6.9 million represents $2.41 earnings per basic and diluted share. For the three months ended Dec. 31 […]
VALPARAISO – Inland Real Estate Corp. has acquired Valparaiso Walk, a 137,000-square-foot shopping center at Silhavy Road and LaPorte Avenue for $21.9 million. The center is anchored by Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, Best Buy and Michaels. Inland Real Estate is based in Oak Brook, Ill., and owns shopping centers throughout the Midwest.
MERRILLVILLE – The annual meeting of South Shore Clean Cities will be Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Keynote for the meeting will be a discussion on how to switch to alternative fuels for corporate and government fleets.
SOUTH BEND – Missy Mitchell has joined Gibson as an account manager in the Property and Casualty Practice. She is responsible for the day-to-day service needs of clients. Prior to returning to Gibson in 2012, Mitchell worked for insurance carriers and agencies giving her a unique outlook on the industry. She has over 20 years
VALPARAISO – Derek Frazier has been named Development Director for Frontline Foundations Inc., a faith-based substance abuse treatment provider in Porter County. He will oversee fundraising, marketing, and grant development. Frazier was a member of the 2011 Valparaiso Chamber’s Leadership Academy and currently serves as co-chair for Emerge South Shore’s Identify Committee. Frontline Foundations, Inc.
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital has welcomed Patricia Navarro to executive director of Critical Care Services. In her new role, Navarro is responsible for operations and strategic planning for the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Unit. She assumed her duties in early December. Previously, she worked for Echo Consulting
GRANGER – Doctors Express Granger announces the grand opening of its first Indiana neighborhood Urgent Care Center at 7115 Heritage Square Drive, Suite 1250, Granger. Doctors Express Granger is owned by Dr. Richard Sullivan and Dr. Michael Martino. Normal hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. On Saturday, Feb.
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital has promoted Heather Manley to director of SameDay Endoscopy and Infusion Center. Manley adds the new role to her current duties of director of surgical services. Manley will oversee the increasing patient volumes of the new Digestive Care doctors of IU Health LaPorte Physicians. She has 22 years
