An Ambassador for Northwest Indiana

John Davies helps honor region’s “Legends” and “Innovators.” by Rick A. Richards Ask John Davies for a couple of minutes and he’ll give you 10 on something positive about Northwest Indiana. Looking at the region’s bright spot is not just in his nature, it’s his mission. Davies, assistant director of the Gerald I. Lamkin Innovation […]

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Manufacturing on the Rebound

Innovation and entrepreneurship in the land of the RV. by Bob Kronemyer While many areas of the country remain mired in economic distress, Elkhart County has become a beacon of light for a manufacturing turnaround. A historic entrepreneurial spirit, a stellar workforce, industry consolidation and an increasingly diverse manufacturing base have all contributed to the

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Busy Year for the Forum

Bringing jobs and investment to Northwest Indiana. 2011 has been an exciting year for Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana Forum. We continue to market and promote the region, build and foster key relationships, and work to bring quality, higher-paying jobs and capital investment to the region while protecting and respecting the environment. In its

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Looking for an Economic Boost

Politics could hinder nation’s recovery, local economists warn. by Michael Puente The presidential election is one year away and potential Republican candidates are already jockeying to be the party’s nominee, each coming up with a plan for the nation’s economic recovery. Most suggest cutting spending, slashing taxes and reducing government regulations as the answers to

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Collaboration and Cooperation

Relatively new words in this region, and they’re working wonders. Words you might not have put together in the same sentence 10 years ago to describe our region are now becoming synonymous with local leaders in Lake County. Today we have scores of collaborative efforts in the region that are working examples of cooperation in

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Cleared for Takeoff

Expansion ahead for Gary Chicago International Airport Being No. 3 doesn’t mean you’re in third place if the game is Chicago aviation. At least that is the view of the Gary Chicago International Airport and the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA). The two are breaking new ground, building partnerships and focusing on a business

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A New Mindset

Living up to our region’s incredible potential. “We have met the enemy and he is us” is a quote from the old comic strip, Pogo. As we strive to integrate sustainable development in Northwest Indiana, the perception of us as “Region Rats” impedes the initiative. The 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall caused an economic

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Downtown Growth

Cities pursue creative efforts for revitalization. by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana downtowns were once retail hubs. But with the development of regional shopping malls and strip shopping centers over the past two generations, downtowns across the region have changed. Left behind are empty storefronts and vacant parking lots. In recent years, however, those downtown

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NWI chosen for rural development plan

WEST LAFAYETTE – The Purdue University Cooperative Agriculture Extension Office has announced that a group of rural communities and banks in Porter, LaPorte, Jasper and Starke counties will take part in the federal Stronger Economies Together program. The banks and communities will be working to create programs and support businesses involved in tourism and manufacturing.

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