HAMMOND and WESTVILLE – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is pleased to announce the appointment of George F. Kacenga, Ph.D. as its first executive director of Global Engagement effective July 1, 2018. “After a nationwide search among a field of strong candidates, we are excited to have Dr. Kacenga, with his background and expertise, leading our […]
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Goodwill’s Elkhart Workforce Development Office, 2301 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, will host an open house on Wednesday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a virtual welding presentation at 9 a.m. Guests will receive an overview of the 2nd Chance and Goodwill Works programs, the Elkhart Urban Enterprise Zone, and the Industrial
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Several Northwest Indiana-based businesses and those with a presence in the region, were recognized among the 2018 Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Winners were recognized during a banquet on May 3 in Indianapolis. A total of 125 businesses across the state were honored. Winning companies ranged from 16
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PORTER — Indiana Dunes Tourism and Visit Michigan City LaPorte honored businesses, organizations and individuals for providing outstanding service to the community and visitors on May 9. The Recognition of Service Excellence or ROSE Awards recognize those who go the extra mile to make Porter and LaPorte Counties great places to live and visit. The
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HAMMOND and WESTVILLE – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received a record $1,058,979 in contributions during the fifth annual Purdue Northwest Day of Giving, shattering the previous year’s total by more than $100,000 for the 24-hour, social media-driven giving campaign. This year’s total was the tenth highest from among 60 various participating groups across the entire
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The University of Notre Dame has received a $10 million anonymous donation, which will help in its efforts to reduce poverty through evidence-based programs and policies. The funds will go to college’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), a research center in its department of economics. The money will support two new faculty positions
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of meetings, seeking community input on its 2050 regional plan for Lake, LaPorte and Porter counties. Upcoming meetings include: – Thursday, May 17, 5:30 p.m., Steel City Academy Cafeteria, 2650 W. 35th Ave., Gary – Monday, May 21, 4 p.m., Metro Center – Gary Public
Nominations are being sought for the 2018 Indiana Greenways Awards, presented by the Greenways Foundation of Indiana. Awards are presented to individuals, organizations, communities, businesses and projects which showcase advancing greenways or multi-use trail development in Indiana. Eligible trails include land, water and equestrian routes. Winners will be recognized during the foundation’s annual luncheon on
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