GARY – Danita Johnson Hughes, president and CEO of Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living, has been inducted into the Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame. It honors individuals that have made substantial contributions to business and industry, as well as making a lifetime commitment to enhancing communities in the region. “Typically I listen more …
GARY – Renae Vania-Tomczak recently earned designation as a Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) and Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council, the oldest national non-profit community and economic development organization in the U.S. Certification courses were sponsored by the Indiana Association of Community and Economic Development. Vania-Tomczak serves as the Project …
KNOX – Dr. Nabil Abdo has moved to a new location to better serve his patients. Abdo will provide internal medicine services at 402 W. Culver Road in Knox. Dr. Thomas Browne also provides primary care services at the same location. Abdo received his medical degree from the University of Aleppo in Syria. He completed …
SOUTH BEND – The American Marketing Association Michiana Chapter will hold a health care marketing luncheon on April 16. Daniella Koren, founder of healthcare relationship marketing company DKI, is the speaker. Koren’s focus and interest is in relationship marketing, specifically patient relationship marketing. The event will be held at the Pfeil Innovation Center from 11:30 …
RENSSELAER – Carpenter Creek Cellars, the newest winery in Indiana, has opened in Jasper County. The winery is on Jordan Road between Remington and Rensselaer. Carpenter Creek has been a two-year project. It opened with six wines ranging from dry to sweet. The production team uses grapes sourced from around the Midwest. “We don’t want …
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor James B. Dworkin has been presented with the Ned E. Kalb Leadership Award, an honor co-sponsored by the Purdue Extension Office of LaPorte County and Leadership LaPorte County, two organizations that Ned Kalb impacted. The award is presented annually to recognize a quiet, behind-the-scenes leader in LaPorte County. …
SOUTH BEND – Nicole Fallowfield has earned the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) designation from the National Wellness Institute. The designation requires strong academic preparation with a minimum of bachelor’s degree in wellness and/or health related specialty, professional competency in wellness programming, and commitment to continuing education and professional development. Recipients must have at least …
MICHIGAN CITY – Purdue Extension’s Growing Stronger is coming to the Michigan City Senior Center. This eight-week fitness program is free. There will be fellowship, healthy snacks, and the opportunity to practice the exercises with Allison Goshorn, Purdue Extension Educator and certified program leader. The program begins Thursday, April 18, and meets on Tuesdays and …
BURNS HARBOR – ArcelorMittal USA, along with top companies and organizations across the country, continues to lead the way toward a more energy efficient future through participation in ENERGY STAR. In recognition of its achievements in energy efficiency, ArcelorMittal USA, which has local facilities in East Chicago and Burns Harbor, earned the 2013 ENERGY STAR …
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank has been named to Bank Director Magazine’s ‘Nifty Fifty’ list of high performing banks. 1st Source is 24th on the list which ranks the top 50 best users of capital based on profitability and capital strength. 1st Source ranked higher on the ‘Nifty Fifty’ list than any other bank …
