PORTAGE – The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana has named state Sen. Karen Tallian as an Innovator of the Month for August. Tallian was cited for helping “put the brakes” on rampant foreclosures by developing legislation that required a bank to notify the homeowner of the right to mediation before finalizing a foreclosure. The […]
LAPORTE – Robin Clark, vice president of commercial lending at LaPorte Saving Bank, recently marked 25 years of service to the bank. Clark, a graduate of DePauw University, received her MBA from Indiana University South Bend. She began with the bank in 1986 as a part-time teller and has held positions as trust officer, compliance
HAMMOND – Marty Wielgos has been named to the board of directors of South Shore Promotions Inc. which receives charitable contributions for hospitality services on behalf of South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. “Marty is an outstanding appointment to a seasoned board directors. In addition to his many years of dedicated service to the South
VALPARAISO – The president and CEO of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce has been named chairman of the Indiana Chamber Executives Association. Rex Richards was elected to the ICEA board in July 2009 and will serve as chairman for the 2011-12 term. The ICEA began in 1915 as a way to create a strong
SOUTH BEND – The Center for Hospice Care has announced changes to its board of directors. Terry Rodino of Recycled New Pallets in Elkhart is chairman; Corey Cressy of Grubb & Ellis/Cressy & Everett is chairman-elect; Amy Kuhar Mauro of 1st Source Bank is treasurer; and Susie Mahler of Café Max in Culver is secretary.
MERRILLVILLE – Attorney Trent A. McCain has been named to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. McCain, a Merrillville lawyer, is a graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law and is owner of McCain Law Offices. He will serve a five-year term on the commission. His practice focuses on personal injury, medical negligence and
SOUTH BEND – Jill Scicchitano, the new general manager of the Century Center, has announced she is looking for new revenue streams for the 225,000-square-foot facility. She has already announced that 12 more events are scheduled this year than one year ago. Century Center hosts more than 500 events a year. In 2010, South Bend
MERRILLVILLE – Legacy Foundation of Lake County has elected five community leaders to its board of directors. The new members, all serving three-year terms, are David Austgen, a Cedar Lake attorney; Robert Johnson III, president and CEO of Cimcor Inc. of Merrillville; Tom Keilman, director of government affairs at BP in Whiting; Martha Rivas-Ramos, vice
Waffle-making executive earns Small Business Person of the Year honors. by Steve Kaelble What’s it take to bring about dramatic business growth? Some revolutionary new technology? Maybe. Or maybe just a new way to present a traditional ware, even an old product. And what could be more traditional than a piping hot breakfast, with delicious
VALPARAISO – United Way of Porter County has announced that positions with AmeriCorps are available in Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Marshall and Lake counties. Positions are available to tutor disadvantages, struggling and at-risk youth; help families achieve financial stability; help youth make career choices as an Encore Advisor; help facilitate after-school programs; help communities respond to
