EAST CHICAGO – Ameristar Casinos, which operates a casino and hotel in East Chicago, has been acquired by Pinnacle Entertainment of Las Vegas. The deal is worth $869 million. Part of the deal calls for Pinnacle to take over $1.9 billion in Ameristar debt. Once complete, Pinnacle will operate 17 hotels and casinos in the […]
GARY – The Regional Development Authority is working with Gary officials to help finance the demolition of the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown. The 300-room hotel, which has been closed for 25 years, has become an eyesore. Demolition would about $1.3 million according to Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. Freeman-Wilson said demolition would open up new possibilities
MICHIGAN CITY – The former Michigan City Economic Development Corp. has changed its name to Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana to more accurately describe the corporation’s mission while also better explaining the region’s geographical assets. “We didn’t want to change our focus from economic development, but instead we wanted to refresh our image while
WEST LAFAYETTE – Experts from Purdue University will be among presenters at the 2013 Indiana Green Expo, which will feature a variety of workshops, sessions and exhibits for horticulture, turf science and business professionals. The conference and trade show will be held Jan. 9 to 11 at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis.
MERRILLVILLE – Advanced Imaging Solutions, a marketplace leader in managed print services, copiers, printers, and managed IT services has purchased Pinnacle of Indiana, a Microsoft Certified Partner and one of the top managed information technology service providers in the Midwest. Together, they will serve over 3,000 customers concentrated in Northern Indiana and Central and South
It’s not easy assessing job applicants’ technology know-how. by Keith Kirkpatrick Robert needed his next hire to be solid in technology. When he interviewed Angela, he asked, “How good are you with computers?” She responded, “Great,” and explained that she had shot a few videos and posted them on YouTube. Besides, she had the usual
Ball State economist Michael Hicks that today’s federal job report underscores his belief that recovery from the Great Recession will be anemic for the long term. The U.S. Labor Department reported today that the economy added about 155,000 new jobs in December. The jobless rate remained at 7.8 percent as about 12.2 million Americans continued
LAPORTE – Melissa Grcich has been named the new Transitional Care/Care Management Director for both Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke hospitals. She will oversee the departments, collaborating in the development and implantation of transitional care and new structure within the Social Services/Case Management department. Grcich brings varied leadership experience in charge nurse roles, development
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced its 2012 Hospitality Award recipients. Nearly 300 members of the tourism and hospitality industries gathered to honor the award winners and welcome the holiday season. This year’s recipients included the Microtel Inn and Suites of Michigan City as Hotel of the Year; “A Fabulous
MUNSTER – Women looking for exceptional imaging care close to home will find it at the Women’s Diagnostic Center of Community Hospital. A recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) gave Community Diagnostic Center a three-year term of accreditation in breast magnetic resonance imaging. “By receiving the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our
