Regional approach to curb appeal
Momentum is intensifying for the revitalization of downtowns tied to transit, including Michigan City, Hammond and the Miller neighborhood in Gary.
Community
Partners in hiring
Employers are collaborating with educational institutions, governmental and nonprofit entities to ensure they can find skilled and reliable workers.
Research key to educating next generation of scientists
The faculties at our Region’s colleges and universities are deeply committed to engaging students in their work.
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Charitable good neighbors
Across Northwest Indiana, companies are finding ways to give back — whether it’s responding to a fire call, assembling snack packs for children through local YMCA programs, giving away meals at Thanksgiving, helping build a playground, working on a Habitat for Humanity project or raising money to benefit a food bank or the United Way.
Dreamy peanut butter success
Since 2014, B.Nutty has grown from a fundraising idea to a global operation that now makes gourmet peanut butter in a 16,000-square-foot production center in Portage.
From trash to natural treasure
Richard Maxey is the visionary behind the Westchester Migratory Bird Sanctuary. He helped turn a former dumping ground into a rest stop for migratory birds.
The write leadership stuff
Justin Kiel bought two newspapers at 17, then became La Crosse council president and serves on the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission.
Making a Difference: Merrillville Rotary Club donates $1,500 in Strack & Van Til gift cards to aid Franciscan clinic food pantry
Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic food pantry will be able to provide additional assistance through its food pantry thanks to a $1,500 donation from the Merrillville Rotary Club.