BLOOMINGTON — After slumping this spring, the Leading Index for Indiana showed that the state’s economy may be gaining traction, moving up 0.6 points to 101.6 in August. All the LII’s components are pointing up, some strongly. Home builders are more optimistic. Purchasing executives are noting an expansion in the manufacturing sector. Unfilled orders in […]
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INDIANAPOLIS — Harrison College, a private sector college serving more than 4,000 students worldwide, has announced that Lisa Young has joined the college’s corporate partnerships division as traffic coordinator. In this role, which is a new role within the division, Young will manage relationships between the corporate partnerships division and its various vendors, including catering
INDIANAPOLIS — Submissions for the 2013 Heartland Film Festival (Oct. 17 – 26) have smashed all previous records across multiple categories. Heartland’s success has grown substantially over the years, with an overall increase of 151 percent in submission numbers since 2009, thanks in part to the Festival’s selection as a qualifying festival for the Annual
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VALPARAISO — July may have been cooler than usual temperature-wise, but the Northwest Indiana market stayed hot with an increase in sales and pricing, reports Jeanne Sommer, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Alliance Group in Valparaiso, IN. The Valparaiso-based real estate agency has seen a significant increase in activity this year, with more showings and sales.
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HAMMOND — Plenty of pomp and celebratory activities are scheduled when Purdue University Calumet welcomes new and continuing students to its community of scholars and a new academic year, during Student Convocation festivities Thursday (8/22) on campus. The seventh annual campus celebration begins at 11 a.m. with a procession of Purdue Calumet faculty and administrators
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“Today, we commemorate the March on Washington, an event symbolic of a movement that changed this country and the entire world. As I reflect on this day in history and Dr. Martin King Jr.’s key role in this march, movement and the transformation of our country, I am moved by how far we have come,
Are you ready to TOAST THE COAST? It’s no secret that Michigan is home to great breweries and picturesque beaches and now, you can experience the best of both worlds. Bridgman-Lake Township Economic Growth Alliance invites you to a relaxing fall day on a pristine beach. There, you can enjoy award-winning Michigan craft beers that
It’s a tricky question. It all depends upon why you’re asking. by Jill Jones What your business is worth depends on why you are asking. Business value can and often will differ depending on the purpose for the valuation. There are various reasons as to why a business value may need to be determined. These
CROWN POINT — Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point will offer a series diabetes courses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September, October and November. Classes will help provide participants individual meal plans designed to meet specific needs. Program information is in accordance with the American Diabetes Association standards. Sessions will take place 1 to 3 p.m.
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HAMMOND — A Purdue University Calumet senior communication student and Highland resident recently earned a bronze Telly Award for a music video he produced. Patrick Theobald’s award-winning video, titled “Run,” is named after a song by the Snow Patrol he used in his production. For his part, Theobald said he is proud to be part
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