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Franciscan Health lands sponsors for community hall, cafe at new Michigan City hospital

Franciscan Health’s new Michigan City hospital has received additional backing from a pair of Region businesses. Franciscan Health in a statement said Horizon Bank and Northern Illinois Public Service Co. each gifted the new Michigan City hospital $25,000. Horizon Bank’s gift will support the Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel Community Room, a meeting space on the […]

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Centier Bank names greater Indianapolis market president

Merrillville-based Centier Bank named Troy Kafka market president for the greater Indianapolis area. Christopher Campbell, Centier Bank senior partner, said Centier looks forward to Kafka helping the bank grow in central Indiana. “His expertise in lending and focus on relationship banking is an amazing fit with our culture and gives us a dynamic leader in

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State commission formed to examine competitive teacher compensation in Indiana

A group of business executives and education professionals from around the state has been assembled to examine what constitutes competitive teacher compensation in Indiana and how to achieve it. The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb on Feb. 12 announced members of the volunteer Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission. The commission has been tasked to deliver

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Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor continues partnership with long-time operating company Federal Marine Terminals

The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor is continuing its partnership with Federal Marine Terminals, the port’s long-time marine terminal operating company, through 2023. “FMT has been a vital collaborator with the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor since 1999,” Port Director Ian Hirt said in a statement. “This consolidated operating agreement underscores FMT’s commitment to the greater northwest

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Deputy prosecutor selected for Lake County Superior Court post

Lake County Deputy Prosecutor Aleksandra Dimitrijevic was appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to the Lake County Superior Court. She succeeds Judge Jesse Villalpando who retired from the bench. Dimitrijevic has served in a variety of positions at the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office for more than 15 years, including as a violent crimes prosecuting attorney. She

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United Steel Supply

Steel Dynamics buying 75 percent stake in United Steel Supply

Steel Dynamics Inc. recently announced it will purchase a majority of the equity interest of United Steel Supply of Austin, Texas United Steel Supply is a distributor of painted Galvalume flat roll steel used for roofing and siding applications, according to Steel Dynamics. United Steel Supply operates a warehouse in Kingsbury, south of La Porte.

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Sales of existing homes in greater Northwest Indiana area finish 2018 up 1.6 percent from previous year

A drop in homes available for sale, rising prices and mortgage interest rates may have played a role in sales of existing homes finishing 2018 slightly above 2017. The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors reported sales of existing homes in the greater Region area totaled 10,849 in 2018, up 1.6 percent from 10,683 closed

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Elkhart-based Thor Industries closes on $2.4 billion purchase of German firm Erwin Hymer Group

Thor Industries Inc. on Feb. 1 announced it had closed on its $2.4 billion purchase of European RV-maker Erwin Hymer Group. The Elkhart-based recreational vehicle maker announced the deal in September. Thor Industries says combining with Erwin Hymer of Germany creates the world’s large RV manufacturer. The acquisition excludes EHG’s North American businesses, and reflects

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