HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet and its Department of Behavioral Sciences has developed an academic articulation agreement with Ivy Tech Community College. The articulation, effective this fall, enables graduates of Ivy Tech’s Associate Degree in Early Childhood program to enter seamlessly into Purdue Calumet’s Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood […]
VALPARAISO – Dean Stolpe, a Valparaiso Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate.
HOBART – Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Birdzell has been selected as Most Influential Woman in Northwest Indiana not only for her positive impact in the field of Healthcare, but for the overall contributions she has made in service to the Region. Influential Women of Northwest Indiana is an organization devoted to providing women with
Do it right or watch the sparks fly. There are multiple views on the origins of branding which, according to Wikipedia, is derived from the Old Norse brandr meaning “to burn.” One of the most obvious is the burning of a mark on the backsides of livestock to establish ownership. The branding iron was literally
Letting employees work at home raises legal and security issues. Recent decisions made by Yahoo! regarding home workers have created quite a stir in the employment world. In a memorandum to employees, Yahoo! CEO Marissa Miller stated that telecommuting would no longer be permitted. There has been a significant amount written on whether Miller should
A summer packed with arts and entertainment across the region. South Shore Arts will present the fourth exhibit in its Outstanding Midwest Artist Series, this time featuring Chicago artist Chris Cosnowski, who paints icons of Americana in a photo-realistic style. At once lifelike in detail and humorous in concept, Cosnowski’s artwork recalls Western classical art
Acclaimed Filmmaker Cites 3 Measurable Benefits of Being Thankful Filmmaker Doug Vermeeren likes to quote author Robert M. Pirsig when introducing the idea of positive psychology: “The truth knocks on the door and you say, ‘Go away, I’m looking for the truth,’ and so it goes away. Puzzling.” Positive psychology entails a call for science
On behalf of the 2013 selection committee and NWIBQ magazine team, congratulations to this year’s awardees to be profiled in the upcoming summer 2013 issue. For Advancements in Health Care: IU LaPorte Hospital’s Arrhythmia Center and IVDiagnostics for development/research for a new method for detecting cancer tumor cells. For Outstanding Physicians: Dr. Michael Olden, Franciscan Alliance;
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is marking National Small Business Week with a luncheon celebration and no-cost workshops, including one focused on veterans. Celebrate Small Business will honor SBA’s Indiana Young Entrepreneur of the Year Wade Breitzke, president of 27 Entertainment Inc. in Valparaiso. Breitzke was recognized as the region’s
PORTAGE – AmeriPlex at the Port has broken ground on a 50,000-square-foot multi-tenant building to be called The Belmont. The building will be home to Silvent North America, Falk PLI and Holladay Properties. To date, 228 of 400 acres have been developed by Holladay and some $160 million in development. The Belmont was financed by
