Five years ago, the headlines were bleak. Now the news is good. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke Thor Industries announced in January 2013 that it would leave behind its longtime corporate headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio, and relocate key executives to Indiana. The owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles […]
Tourism officials expect a growing economic impact. by Shari Held 2014 promises to be bigger and better as far as income and interest generated by visitors to Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Southwest Michigan. New events are making their debut to the area while old favorites are growing. Here’s a look at some of the events
MICHIGAN CITY – Dage-MTI, a leading manufacturer of high sensitivity cameras for bioscience, inspection, and analysis, HAS introduced the HD-210U, an advanced high definition (HD) video camera for microscopy, scientific and industrial applications. The single-chip CMOS camera delivers true HD resolution and full screen video with smooth motion at 60 frames per second (fps). Dual
LAS VEGAS – Pinnacle Entertainment has announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission approved the company’s proposed acquisition of Ameristar Casinos. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the receipt of additional required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Anthony Sanfilippo, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, said, “We thank the Indiana Gaming Commission for
WEST LAFAYETTE – Indiana and Kentucky dairy producers will tour a series of north-central Indiana dairy operations July 30-31 when Purdue Extension and University of Kentucky Extension host the 2013 Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange. The annual event, which includes tours of six farms, this year will focus on ways technology can improve dairy operations. It also
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor Dr. James B. Dworkin recently participated in the Baseball Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture. The three-day symposium brought together experts from across the nation to examine the impact of baseball on American culture. The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Building on more than two decades of experience serving the office furniture and home interiors market, The Charter Group today announced formation of a dedicated Furniture Practice led by Andrew Williams. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based merger and acquisition advisory firm said the move reflects growing activity and demand for buy, sell
MONTREAL – Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, has announced the addition of six new vessels to its fleet. Ordered with Sumitomo Corp. and Oshima Shipyard, the environmentally advanced vessels will be built in Japan and will add substantial capacity to its Great Lakes-capable fleet of ships. As highly flexible vessels
MISHAWAKA – Franciscan Alliance has announced it is putting its two Illinois hospitals up for sale. Eleven of Franciscan’s 13 hospitals are in Indiana. The two in Illinois – in Chicago Heights and Olympia Fields – recently underwent $300 million in improvements. An outside health consultant has been hired to help Franciscan through the process.
MUNSTER – Citizens Financial Services, which operates Citizens Financial Bank, has been acquired by First Merchants Corp. of Muncie, Ind. Shareholders of Citizens will receive .65 shares of First Merchants common stock for each share of Citizens stock. The deal is worth $115 million. The merged operation will have assets of more than $5 billion
