Economy general

South Bend/Elkhart area economic index declines for second straight quarter

The third quarter 2018 Michiana Benchmark Business Index, compiled by the certified public accounting and consulting firm of Kruggel Lawton CPAs in South Bend, declined for the second straight quarter. The third quarter index was 55.59 out of 100, down more than 6 percent from the second quarter of 2018. The second quarter index was […]

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Horizon Bancorp, Salin Bancshares Inc. merging operations

Michigan City-based Horizon Bancorp Inc., operator of Horizon Bank, has signed a definitive agreement to combine operations with Salin Bankshares Inc. of Indianapolis. Salin Bancshares operates Salin Bank and Trust Co., which had $918.4 million in assets as of Sept. 30 and 20 banking locations in 10 Indiana counties serving Columbus, Delphi, Edinburgh, Fishers, Flora,

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Slicer Health Clinic

La Porte Community School Corp. partners with La Porte Physician Network to open clinic at La Porte High School

The Slicer Health Clinic, a service of La Porte Physician Network, is open and available to serve all La Porte Community School Corp. students, thanks to a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, and support from the school board and La Porte Hospital administration. The clinic is at La Porte High School, 602

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Indiana Manufacturers Association 2018 Hall of Fame inductees named

Jasper Engines & Transmissions of Jasper was among the companies included in the Indiana Manufacturers Association 2018 Hall of Fame class. This year’s honorees were recognized Oct. 24 at the association’s hall of fame event in Indianapolis. “The goal of the IMA Manufacturers Hall of Fame is to celebrate and recognize the positive achievements made

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Manufacturing Kristine Juster

Kimball International Inc. names Kristine Juster new CEO

JASPER – Kristine Juster has been named new CEO of commercial furniture maker and designer Kimball International Inc. in Jasper. Her appointment is effective Nov. 1. She succeeds Bob Schneider, CEO and board chairman, who announced his retirement—effective Oct. 31—earlier this year.   Juster brings more than 20 years of experience to Kimball International, and most

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Home for Sale

Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana slow in September

Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana slowed in September following two straight months of growth. The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors, which represents Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties, reported 917 closed sales in September, a 4.3 percent drop from 958 closed sales reported in September 2017. In August,

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Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker of Crown Point joins Chicago area financial services firm Hilco Global as VP, assistant general counsel

Sarah Baker has joined Hilco Global of Northbrook, Ill. as vice president and assistant general counsel. Baker will handle the firm’s corporate legal matters as well as specific business transactions and deals requiring legal counsel. Baker will report directly to Eric Kaup, executive vice president-general counsel. Baker of Crown Point has more than 12 years

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