CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Corp. and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation have formed a partnership, said Charles Weaver, executive director of the Starke County foundation. “We have seen several models of how to do things over the last several years, but the one that we currently all seem to […]
SOUTH BEND – The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County was named Outstanding Indiana Chamber of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association. The award recognizes organizational excellence in chambers of commerce and is based on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s accreditation process for local chambers. It highlights accomplishments in the areas of
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen have named Jim Taipalus general manager for the pre-minor league team, said club president Don Popravak. “After searching nationally for a general manager to lead the Northwest Indiana Oilmen we are extremely excited with the hiring of Jim Taipalus. With is demonstrated track record of delivering impressive attendance and
MICHIGAN CITY – Kevin Kieft has been named interim executive director of the Michigan City Economic Development Corp. He takes over for John Regetz, who resigned recently to accept a similar position in Pocatello, Idaho. Peggy Moore, chairman of the board, thanked Regetz for his service and added, “Kevin has done a great job as
PORTAGE – John Swanson, the executive director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission since 2004, has announced he will step down from that position at the end of the year. Swanson was previously head of the Northeastern Illinois Regional Planning Commission for 30 years before taking over the position in Northwest Indiana. NIRPC is
SOUTH BEND – Patrick Ryan has been named chief executive officer of Press Ganey Associates in South Bend. Ryan, a 30-year healthcare veteran, is also purchasing a minority stake in the company. Most recently, he was chairman and CEO at The Broadlane Group in Dallas. Press Ganey provides services to hospitals, medical practices, home care
ELKHART – Diane Maas has been named vice president of managed care and business development for the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Maas has been with Memorial since 1990 and was named vice president of managed care in 1996. She is a graduate of Loras College in
CHESTERTON – Kramer & Leonard Office Products has been named Company of the Year by United Way of Porter County. “It is with great pleasure that we were able to recognize Kramer & Leonard Inc. with this honor,” said Sharon A. Kish, president of United Way of Porter County. She thanks owners Greg and Mary
