Judith Neville says the pandemic brought in new customers to Gratz Opus 118 Music & Dance in Valparaiso — people who were looking for ways to feel normal again. Her students are happy: “She teaches in a way that makes music come alive.”
Aware of his brand
In 2017, Rockland Page decided to take charge of his future by starting his own business. Today, his graphic design talents have made his T-shirts widely popular.
Communicating better care
Crown Point-based HealthCall quickly filled a void during the pandemic by providing the communication bridge for the needs of communities, clients, patients and health care workers around the country.
Furniture made to last
Steve Beigle’s Chesterton store Circles in the Wind sells made-to-order furniture produced by Amish carpenters in northern Indiana.
Launched out of need
National competition shines spotlight on nurse’s haircare product line UniQurl.
Born from a crisis
Pandemic inspires Rensselaer family to launch PPE-making company Indiana Face Mask, which began making FDA approved surgical face masks in March. The company produces between 40,000 to 50,000 surgical face masks weekly.
Delivering ahead of curve
During the early weeks of the pandemic, Joshua Railton, owner of DineIn, said his company’s residential orders were up 22%. DineIn, which launched in 1993, was ready for the uptick.
Brewing up success
Entrepreneurs’ decades-long journey culminates with opening of multiple Fluid Coffeebars • Husband-and-wife team Charles and Alison Scates.
Made from scratch
Marilyn’s Bakery & Café focuses on seasonality, a nod to Indiana’s farm culture and home produce growers, Barbara Tracy said.
Dreamy peanut butter success
Since 2014, B.Nutty has grown from a fundraising idea to a global operation that now makes gourmet peanut butter in a 16,000-square-foot production center in Portage.