CROWN POINT – Bill Gregory has been named interim director of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. He takes over for LeAnn McCrum who left to pursue another employment opportunity. “I hope to continue to infuse the SBDC with the same level of energy that LeAnn gave it,” said Gregory. “Our biggest goal is […]
MERRILLVILLE – The Regional Development Co. held its annual meeting recently at Gamba’s Ristorante in Merrillville. The meeting, the RDC reported that its fiscal year ended with 32 approved loans for $11.7 million. The loans helped produce $33.6 million in project dollars in leveraged investment and created 224 jobs. “We have seen great growth in
MICHIGAN CITY – During the annual meeting of the Save the Dunes Council, long-time board member Charlotte Read announced her retirement. She was the organization’s first executive director. “Charlotte Read is a legend in the environmental community in Northwest Indiana,” said Executive Director Nicole Barker. “She and her husband Herb have accomplished more for the
PORTAGE – The Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana has announced its officers for 2012. Shawn Kelly of DLZ Industrial will be president of the executive board. Joe Coar of Tonn and Blank Construction is vice president, and Mark Danielson of Larson-Danielson Construction is secretary and treasurer. The Construction Advancement Foundation is a regional construction
PORTAGE – John Swanson, executive director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, has been named president of the Indiana Association of Regional Councils. The IARC provides a statewide voice for Indiana’s 14 regional planning agencies. Swanson is the first from Northwest Indiana to head the state organization. NIRPC represents government agencies and municipalities in
GARY – Tony Walker, a lawyer practicing in Gary, has been named to the Indiana State Board of Education by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Walker’s term expires in 2014. The board includes members from each of the state’s congressional districts. Walker also is president of the Gary Library Board.
Serving others as health-care organization’s board chair. by Michael Puente Sister Jane Marie Klein’s calling in life is assisting people one way or another, either through prayer or making sure they receive the best medical care possible. Her career in health care started four decades ago shortly after becoming a nun. Today, Sister Jane Marie
BURNS HARBOR – Mortar Net USA Ltd., the leading producer of moisture management for the masonry industry, has named Gary R. Johnson as president. He takes over for company founder Tom Sourlis, who will continue as chairman of the board. “Gary has served the company as an outside director for seven years, making him familiar
How five women business owners succeed in Northwest Indiana. by Rick A. Richards Determination has helped sweep away any impediments to business success for five Northwest Indiana women who have carved out successful niches by doing things their way. When Georgeann Quealy decided the time was right to move her food ingredient company from a
MICHIGAN CITY – Save the Dunes has presented its top honor, the Paul H. Douglas Memorial Award, to Michigan City Mayor Charles E. Oberlie. The award is named for the late Illinois senator who led the campaign to create the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Oberlie was chosen for the honor for his efforts at preserving
