First Midwest Bank’s Highland branch recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Catherine McAuley Clinic in Hammond, a nurse practitioner-managed facility that offers free services to the working poor in the area and is one of the many mission programs of Franciscan St. Margaret Health. The bank has been a longtime partner of the clinic, providing funds […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE — It may be the busy holiday season, but it’s also the season to carve out some time for last-minute tax preparations. Jason Stanfield, a lecturer in Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, has some tips for anyone hoping to reduce a 2014 tax bill. They include: * Make charitable contributions before the
INDIANAPOLIS – The State Budget Committee today released the December revenue forecast, which projects modest growth over the next three fiscal years. “This revenue forecast confirms the growth we are seeing across our state and should be an encouragement to every Hoosier,” said Governor Mike Pence. “While the December revenue forecast projects economic growth for
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GARY — The City of Gary will be marking the holiday season with opportunities to give to those in need and to shop for goodies from local vendors. Trot for Toys 5K Run/Walk On Saturday December 20, the 2nd Annual Trot for Toys 5K Walk/Run will take place at Marquette Park (1 N. Grand Blvd.)
View the November commercial construction activity report (CCAR). This report lists the commercial building permits issued by the City of South Bend, City of Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. November CCAR Report
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One of the biggest challenges business owners face is managing talent. Attracting the best talent and retaining top talent is integral to success – but it’s also a major struggle, according to a recent study by the National Center for the Middle Market at The Ohio State University Fisher School of Business. “Most business owners
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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence penned the following op-ed regarding Making the Grade, his vision for education in Indiana. Indiana is on a roll. Unemployment in our state has declined from more than 8 percent when I was elected Governor to 5.7 percent today. Since 2009, the drop in our unemployment rate is the fourth
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The Apollo Chorus, Chicago’s oldest musical organization, performed their signature rendition of the choral masterpiece Handel’s “Messiah” to a capacity crowd on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. at Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. A second concert will take place on Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Harris Theater for
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Visitors of the Indiana Welcome Center are invited to enjoy a holiday light show displayed outside of the building. Now through Sunday, Jan. 4, the light show will be presented five minutes after each hour beginning at 5:05 p.m. The last show will begin at 9:05 p.m. each night. The light show will be coordinated
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Having the right business climate is critical to our economic development efforts. Our elected officials play an important role in that climate. The Chamber, in partnership with sponsor Indiana Michigan Power, will present an opportunity for you to hear directly from our area state legislators at the 2015 Legislative Preview on Thursday, December 18, 8:00
