SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Banks in its annual review of the nation’s 100 largest publicly held financial institutions. 1st Source ranked 25th on the list based on an analysis of asset quality, capital adequacy and profitability. 1st Source ranked higher than any other […]
PORTAGE – The unemployment rate for Gulf War-era II veterans (those who have served since 2001) is considerably higher than non-veterans, 11.9 percent compared to 8.7 percent. Programs like the Helmets to Hardhats organization and the Iron Workers Local 395 Apprenticeship Program are working to combat this problem and bring quality careers to America’s troops
VALPARAISO – Mack Elliott of Prudential Executive Group has been named to Prudential Real Estate President’s Circle for 2012. The award recognizes the Network’s top three percent of residential sales professionals who exemplified great sales measures in closed residential GCI, commercial GCI or closed 50 residential units for the year. “Mack is a dedicated professional,
HAMMOND – Explore the life and times of John Dillinger and his gang at the Indiana Welcome Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Throughout the day, visitors may enter the John Dillinger Museum for free and watch the “wooden gun” clip from Mysteries at the Museum. The clip from Mysteries at
SOUTH BEND – The physicians and staff of Memorial Regional Cancer Center welcome Thomas J. Reid III as the new Medical Director. Reid specializes in Hematology-Medical Oncology. He earned his bachelor of science in microbiology at The Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. in biochemistry at Purdue University. Reid earned his medical degree at the
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor Dr. James B. Dworkin has been presented with the Rotary Club Foundation of Michigan City Paul J. Alinsky Excellence Award. The award is presented in honor of the late Paul Alinsky, a past Rotary Club president, former Michigan City Chamber of Commerce chairman and founder of Sentinel Alarm
CROWN POINT – The 12th annual Pond Expo will be at the Lake County Fair Grounds April 27 and 28, with a special sneak peek viewing on April 26. The expo features exhibits on gardens, ponds, patios and educational seminars to inspire and educate outdoor enthusiasts. During the two-day event, attendees will be able to
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A device for non-evasive diabetic testing and a biological imaging technique for personalized cancer care won top prizes Tuesday (Feb. 19) at the $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition in Purdue University’s Discovery Park. In the Gold Division, Animated Dynamics won $30,000 for its efforts to commercialize a new laboratory approach for helping select
MERRILLVILLE – Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their product to professionals during The Big Sell on March 23 at the Radisson Star Plaza. The Big Sell, sponsored by Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Entrepreneurship Success, offers entrepreneurs a chance to make a two-minute pitch for the opportunity to share $60,000 in cash and
