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Valparaiso University joins ‘You Are Welcome Here’ movement encouraging international students to study in U.S.

Valparaiso University has joined more than 300 other educational institutions across the nation in the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program. The program emerged out of a social media campaign led by Temple University to welcome and encourage international students to study in the U.S. The scholarship program provides financial support to incoming international students. “Valparaiso University is […]

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Michigan City chamber seeks new president following resignation of Mary Jo Orlowski

MICHIGAN CITY – The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce is in search of a new leader following the resignation of Mary Jo Orlowski who had served as the organization’s president since January 2016. The chamber in a Sept. 20 statement said that Orlowski “tendered her resignation.” No other details were provided. The chamber said Orlowski

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NIPSCO customers can expect higher natural gas bills Oct. 1

Residential and business customers of Merrillville-base NIPSCO will see higher natural gas bills Oct. 1. The company said Sept. 20 the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the company’s request to modify its natural gas rates. NIPSCO electric rates are not affected. “Maintaining affordable energy costs for customers is essential,” said Violet Sistovaris, NIPSCO president. “This

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Indiana signs memorandum with Canada’s Manitoba province to boost agriculture economy

Indiana hopes stronger relations with Manitoba will benefit agriculture economic growth for the state and the Canadian province. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler and members of the Indiana agricultural delegation met with officials from Canada’s Manitoba province Sept. 17 to discuss opportunities to grow both regions’ agricultural sectors.

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Community Healthcare System welcomes new physicians

Community Healthcare System recently welcomed new physicians to its various facilities around Northwest Indiana: Dr. Vsevolod Tikhomirov, cardiovascular surgeon. He is board certified in vascular surgery and completed his fellowship training at Loyola University. He completed his residency at Washington Hospital Center and received his medical degree from Russian Peoples’ Friendship University School of Medicine.

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Elkhart-based Thor Industries becomes global RV-making giant with $2.4 billion purchase of German firm Erwin Hymer Group

ELKHART – Thor Industries says it will become the world’s largest RV manufacturer once its purchase of Erwin Hymer Group SE of Germany closes. Thor Industries announced Sept. 18 it has entered a definitive agreement to buy the privately-held Edwin Hymer Group SE for $2.4 billion. The combination creates the world’s largest RV manufacturer, with

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Daifuku Wynright of Illinois bringing more than 580 jobs to new $26 million facility in Hobart’s NorthWind Crossings business park

HOBART – Wynright Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America, announced Sept. 18 plans to expand its North American manufacturing capabilities with a new $26 million, 320,400-square-foot facility in Hobart. The company selected a 44-acre site at the NorthWind Crossings business park adjacent to I-65. When fully operational the plant, which will consolidate two

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