A quarter century of growth and change, and a vision for the future. by Laurie Wink Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly is celebrating 25 years as Indiana’s leading regional business magazine. To mark this milestone, we asked five area leaders to reflect on the region’s growth over the past 25 years and share their vision for […]
The heart of the city is ground zero for revitalization these days. by Laurie Wink America’s downtowns were once vibrant hubs for business and entertainment. The advent of our car-centric culture–fueled by creation of the nationwide highway system–led to suburban sprawl and shopping centers. The historic cores of cities fell out of favor and languished.
Regional arts and entertainment and things to do this quarter. Northwest Indiana by John Cain Visitors to Indiana’s state parks and forests can enjoy more art offerings this summer thanks to a partnership between the Indiana Arts Commission and Department of Natural Resources. The Arts in the Parks grant program is just one way that
Ben’s Soft Pretzels rapidly grows from a market kiosk to 60 locations. by Barbara Eastman For most people, getting lost is never a good thing. But for Scott Jones, one of the founders of Ben’s Soft Pretzels, the Goshen-based business that has been recognized as the fastest growing pretzel franchise in the United States, getting
Compassionate care for the region’s most vulnerable people. by Barbara Eastman Spring has arrived in Northwest Indiana and, overall, it was a pretty mild winter. However, if you found yourself homeless during a lake-effect snow storm, you might have a different opinion. The sad reality is that there are many homeless women and children in
Efforts today will pay off tomorrow. Business owners regardless of their age have a responsibility to put in writing their wishes for business succession in the event they are unavailable to manage or wish to transfer their ownership of the business. A starting point is to prepare a well-thought-out job description. What are your duties
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients Marisa Butkiewicz of Hobart; Taylor Duffy of St. John; Noah Scibbe of Crown Point; Jacob Seay of Lake Station; Ally Szakacs of Munster; and Samanta Zapien of Whiting receive full tuition scholarships from Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation, for four years of study at the Indiana college or university
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Business guidance on tap at event for entrepreneurs and business experts. Entrepreneurs in the brewing and roasting industries will be on hand for the upcoming Brewing Business event. The evening includes an opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs and business experts as well as sample a range of brewery and coffee offerings. When: 4:30 to 7:30
