The latest induction into the South Shore Wall of Legends is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. South Shore Legends honors individuals with a connection to Northwest Indiana who have made their mark on the world through exploration, courage, creativity, or innovation. The program is free, but registration […]
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St. Louis-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. recently opened its first Indiana location in Chesterton. The company’s Chesterton office will be led by Clifford Bryan, branch manager and managing director – investments. Bryan has worked in the financial services industry for 23 years. Bryan will be joined by Jeff Fernandez, financial advisor,
LCI Industries of Elkhart announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. acquired the business and certain assets of the furniture manufacturing operation of Smoker Craft Inc., a pontoon, aluminum fishing, and fiberglass boat maker in New Paris for $28 million. Lippert Components is a supplier of engineered components for leisure vehicles and mobile transportation,
Robert Franko will take over as president and CEO of Valparaiso-based Visiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana effective Jan. 1. Franko, presently CEO of HealthFirst Bluegrass Community Health Center in Lexington, Ky., is a native of Northwest Indiana. He had served as vice president for development and marketing for Porter-Starke Services where he worked from
Elkhart-based recreational vehicle maker Thor Industries Inc. named Mark Trinske vice president of investor relations. “As Thor has grown, we realize the importance of proactive engagement with our investors and the impact those efforts have on enhancing shareholder value,” said Bob Martin, Thor president and CEO. “Mark brings a strong set of skills and experience
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Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions will begin offering an online, post-professional, occupational therapy, doctoral program in summer 2019. “We are excited to offer an online, occupational therapy doctorate to professionals currently working in the field who are seeking that important additional credential,” said Mark L. Biermann, provost and executive vice president for
The Indiana Parenting Institute, with offices in Gary, South Bend and Indianapolis, recently appointed new members to its board of directors. New members include: Verlie Suggs, radio host, WJOB, Hammond Akilia McCain, founder and director, Miller Beach Montessori, Gary Crystal Meltons, supervisor – timekeeping, Nisource Linda Randolph, academic administration consultant Other board members include: Bernard
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Patrick Industries Inc. of Elkhart announced Dec. 3 it completed its $54 million purchase of Arran Isle Inc. and subsidiaries, including the LaSalle Bristol operations from Arran Isle Ltd. LaSalle Bristol, which is based in Elkhart, is a supplier of plumbing, flooring, tile, lighting, air handling and building products to the manufactured housing, recreational vehicle
