INDIANAPOLIS – An annual business climate report brings mixed news for Indiana. The state ranks 16th overall in CNBC’s “America’s Top States For Business: 2016,” down three spots from last year. However, Indiana is ranked first in the nation in cost of doing business and infrastructure. The state lagged in areas including quality of life and […]
HAMMOND – Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) has been selected to become part of a national manufacturing network designed to fuel industry growth and innovation. As part of the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (SMII), recently announced by President Obama, the Purdue Northwest CIVS research center joins nearly 200
BURNS HARBOR – Burns Harbor may total just about 7 square miles with roughly 1,400 residents. But tucked inside this small, charming town stands a leading-edge company transporting more than 223 million pounds annually throughout the world. For more than 50 years, Trans-United, Inc. has focused on freight transportation, moving specialized or oversized loads in
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Indiana. During remarks at the eighth annual Innovation Showcase in Indianapolis, Governor Pence outlined a proposal to strengthen and accelerate Hoosier innovation through strategic partnerships, ensuring that Indiana plays a leading role in
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MICHIGAN CITY — Ivy Tech Community College has named Dr. Peter Linden as the new president of its Michigan City campus. He will assume his new role Aug. 1. Dr. Linden’s most recent position was as Senior Academic Dean of Career & Technical Education at Joliet Junior College. He succeeds Rick Soria, who left Ivy
WESTVILLE – The 63rd season of the Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum will open Sunday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. (CT) with a presentation by noted television news reporter Ted Koppel. The Forum continues its commitment to presenting speakers who explore compelling contemporary issues, providing audience members with the unique opportunity to hear from experts
LA PORTE – Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) was established on March 1, 2016. HFL envisions partnering with many types of community organizations so we can build a healthy community together. HFL is excited to learn about the wonderful health and wellness initiatives and programs in our community, and is committed to delivering and supporting
MICHIGAN CITY – Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) is happy to announce Katie Eaton as its new Economic Development Manager. Eaton was recently added to the team at EDCMC at the beginning of July to provide continued focus on the Business Retention and Expansion program, community partnerships, and Workforce Development initiatives. “With so
