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Highland veterinary clinic specializes in orthopedic care

A new state-of-the-art veterinary facility focusing on orthopedic care recently opened in Highland. The Veterinary Orthopedic Center was launched by veterinarian Claude Gendreau.  “Over the years, as I have observed so many advances in all areas of veterinary science, I started envisioning a facility totally focused on treating orthopedic conditions,” said Gendreau. Gendreau opened his […]

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Economic Development Corp. Michigan City names new economic development manager

Jenilee Haynes Peterson recently was appointed economic development manager at the Economic Development Corp. Michigan City, Ind. Peterson replaces Katie Eaton, who left the post to become president of the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce in November. Peterson will focus on business retention and expansion programs, building community partnerships, and workforce development initiatives. She most

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Sweet corn

Grants available to boost Indiana’s specialty crop sector

State leaders want to expand Indiana’s specialty crops. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture now is accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty crop production in Indiana to take full advantage of

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National Student Startup Madness

Purdue University Northwest students bring idea for motorcycle safety system to National Student Startup Madness Competition

Purdue University Northwest marketing students Kristin Augustyne and Rada Tanasijevic have an idea that could alert motorists a motorcycle is close to their vehicle. The two college of business students represented Purdue Northwest in the National Student Startup Madness Competition—a nationwide competition for college student-led digital media startups. Augustyne and Tanasijevic’s project, called “Sound Cycle,”

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Government Kimberly Barkman

State appoints first agricultural education program manager

Kimberly Barkman was appointed agricultural education program manager of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Barkman will serve as a liaison between ISDA and the Indiana Department of Education, and schools with an agriculture program. “We are pleased to name Kim as our very first agricultural education program manager,” said Bruce Kettler, ISDA director. “Her

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High-speed internet

State offers $100 million in grants to expand broadband access to rural areas

The state is accepting applications for grant funds to help service providers bring high-speed internet service to rural areas around Indiana. The office of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb recently announced the launch of the Next Level Broadband program, which will dedicate $100 million to bridge the digital divide to the state’s rural areas. “The internet

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Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana off to slow start in 2019

Sales of existing homes got off to a weak start in January. The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors, which represents Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties, reported closed sales of existing homes in the greater Region area totaled 534 in January, down 11 percent from 600 recorded the same month

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Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical giant Bayer says Indiana still important to company in wake of planned Mishawaka closure

Bayer says Indiana remains an important location for the company even after it shuts down its customer logistics service center in Mishawaka and eliminates almost 200 jobs.  The German pharmaceutical and life sciences company recently announced it will shutter the facility gradually over an 18-month period, “to provide ample time for employees and operations to

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