Gary schools receive grant
Gary Community School Corp. has received an $800,000 Next Generation School Improvement Grant from the Indiana Department of Education.
Graff Auto Campus opening
The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting with a community block party to celebrate the opening of Graff Auto Campus Oct. 29, in Burns Harbor.
Society of Innovators announces speaker
Brian Schutt, Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation director, will be guest speaker at the Society of Innovators awards luncheon Oct. 29 in Merrillville.
South Shore poster unveiled
Michael Chelich is the artist behind Pride In Service, the newest poster in the Just Around the Corner South Shore Poster Series.
Hammond brewery to open
Hammond’s Hessville neighborhood is gaining a new destination for craft beer lovers and locals alike with Foreign Local Brewery and Taproom preparing to open its doors.
General Insurance rebrands
Michigan City-based General Insurance Services recently rebranded to become Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services.
Chamber hosts wine festival
The Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s 5th Vino al Fresco Wine Tasting Festival Sept. 13, in Chesterton featured local wineries and vendors and saw about 200 attendees.
Daifuku opens Hobart facility
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corp. has announced the opening of its expanded facility in Hobart, with an event Oct. 2.
Lake County assessor honored
LaTonya Spearman, Lake County assessor, was recently named Northwest District Assessor of the Year at the Indiana County Assessor’s Association Summer Conference.
Sportsplex golf simulator opens
Swingers Golf Simulators and Lounge opened Sept. 12 at the Hammond Sportsplex, giving golfers a chance to play on famous golf courses without leaving the lounge.