WEST LAFAYETTE — A Purdue University professor says Bitcoin, the virtual currency, is growing a wider audience. Cathy Zhang, an assistant professor of economics in Krannert School of Management, says the digital currency, used online to trade for other currencies or buy goods and services, has about 30 transactions a minute. That’s compared to 1,200 […]

The Federal 100 Awards are presented to government, industry and academic leaders who have played pivotal roles that affect how the federal government acquires, develops and manages IT. Honorees will be celebrated at the Federal 100 Gala on March 20th at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. The complete list of the 2014 winners can

MERRILLVILLE — Bob Sotak has joined Weiss Entities as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, the 22-year veteran of The John Buck Company will help lead the growth of the company’s regional portfolio of multifamily and retail assets through new development and selective acquisitions. Presently headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, the company

Porter Health Care System recently named Elaine Johnson-Merkel, Director of the Women & Children’s Pavilion, as Porter’s Clinical Manager-of-the-Year, and Amanda Pape, Director of Decision Support Services, as Porter’s Non-Clinical Manager-of-the-Year. As Director of the Women & Children’s Pavilion, Johnson-Merkel oversees all services provided throughout the pavilion which encompasses the entire fourth floor of Porter

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival announced today that The Finish Line, Inc. has renewed a multi-year partnership with the organization including title sponsorship of the Finish Line 500 Festival 5K through 2017. The upcoming 2014 race marks Finish Line’s 14th year as the title sponsor. They have been the sole title sponsor since the 5K

MERRILLVILLE — Michael E. Schrage, Centier Bank President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, announced the addition of Jennifer Callison to its board of directors.  Callison is Vice President, Realtor, and Broker for Mike Thomas Associates/F. C. Tucker Real Estate Firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Callison has been involved in the Real Estate business for

INDIANAPOLIS — “The LEGO Movie,” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, has been recognized with the Truly Moving Picture Award by nonprofit arts organization Heartland Truly Moving Pictures. “The Truly Moving Picture Award jury has recognized ‘The LEGO Movie’ for its ability to inspire moviegoers of all ages,” said Tim

INDIANAPOLIS — The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Indiana chapter announces its 2014 healthcare panel event entitled, “The impact of the Affordable Care Act and healthcare reform 2.0 – past, present and future.” What does the healthcare reform that goes into effect in 2014 mean for states, insurers, providers, firms and patients across the life sciences

INDIANAPOLIS — Columbia Pictures and Fox 2000 Pictures’ “The Monuments Men” has been recognized with the Truly Moving Picture Award by nonprofit arts organization Heartland Truly Moving Pictures. “Our jury was captivated by the story and history behind ‘The Monuments Men,’” said Tim Irwin, Heartland’s artistic director. “The film shines a spotlight on an overlooked

Northwestern Mutual – Indiana aims to add 80 financial representatives and 138 financial representative interns across the state in its offices in Indianapolis and Northern Indiana. The Indianapolis-area offices include downtown Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood and Zionsville, and its northern offices are located in Merrillville, Mishawaka and Fort Wayne. The effort is part of Northwestern