PORTAGE – The Ross Group has been named one of the nation’s top 10 builders in the country by Ceco Building Systems of Columbus, Miss. The Ross Group is based in Portage and was formed in 1994 by owner Ross Pangere. The company has $20 million in annual sales and includes pre-engineered buildings and real …
MICHIGAN CITY – Women’s Fair will offer the public exhibits, preventative screenings and wellness information from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Blue Chip Casino’s Stardust Event Center. The 11th annual Women’s Fair is presented by Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital. The event is free and open to the public. Exhibits include AmeriHeart, a walk …
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central set all-time enrollment and credit hour records this fall. The 2012-13 academic year opened Aug. 20 with 6,048 students enrolled in a record 55,219 credit hours. The numbers represent a 15 percent increase in students over the fall semester last year. “As PNC sets another enrollment record, it is …
MICHIGAN CITY – The 4th annual Great Lakes Superboat Grand Prix Aug. 2-5 resulted in an infusion of more than $7 million into the Michigan City and La Porte County economy. The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau said the offshore powerboat race attracted 120,000 visitors and contributed $7.2 million into the local economy. Certec, …
FORT WAYNE – Patricia R. Miller, co-founder of Vera Bradley Inc., has announced she is retiring from the business. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard founded the business more than 30 years ago. Miller will continue to be a member of the board of directors. “Vera Bradley is a thriving enterprise today because of a friendship …
TERRE HAUTE – Indiana State University’s online LPN to Bachelor of Science program has been honored with a seventh place ranking on TheBestColleges.org rundown of the top 10 online program. Each year, the Web site ranks various university programs based on national standards in affordability, retention rate and median starting salaries for graduates. Indiana State …
WESTVILLE – The 59th season of the Purdue University North Central Sinai Forum opens at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, with David Gergen discussing, “What Can We Expect in 2012? Election Issues and Answers.” Gergen is a senior political analyst for CNN, is a professor of public service and director of the Center for Public …
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is still accepting submissions to its photo contest, “Summer Fun.” Photo submissions are being accepted until Thursday, Sept. 20. First place receives a $500 gift certificate to the photography and video company B&H to be used on their website www.bhphotovideo.com. In addition to the chance to win …
MUNSTER – “e” Engaging Northwest Indiana Business Women will hold its annual fall networking meeting at Centennial Park Pavilion in Munster from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. The pavilion is at 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Attendees should bring business cards and a friend and be prepared to network with other members of …
Women business leaders are taking a proactive approach to educating themselves on the financial requirements, bid process and political aspects of business developments. Women business owners are a unique breed-with characteristics that are both consistent and contradictory-and the business world is taking notice. On one hand, they may be strong and courageous in negotiating a …
