SOUTH BEND – The University of Notre Dame has announced it will open a Center for Low Energy Systems Technology through a $30 million grant over the next five years from the Semiconductor Research Corp. and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Joining Notre Dame in operation of the center will be Purdue University, Carnegie-Mellon, […]
3 Ways to Set Yourself Apart from the Competition A record number of women are Fortune 500 CEOs. Women are launching businesses at 1.5 times the national average. There are now 8.2 million American women running their own companies. “The numbers are notable,” says executive and business coach Debora McLaughlin, author of “The Renegade Leader:
MUNSTER – Community Hospital has begun a $33 million expansion of its Munster campus. Construction of a new four-story addition to the Emergency Department Pavilion will take 24 months during which time all hospital services will remain open. The project is designed to add private rooms, double the capacity of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health Occupational Services announces the acquisition of Wipperman Occupational Health. The acquisition, which became effective Jan. 1, transfers ownership of the South Bend clinic to IU Health Occupational Services. Medical Director Vickie Wipperman said, “I’m so excited to join with IU Health. To have the backing and support of such a
KNOX – The Starke County Community Advisory Board of Indiana University Health Starke Hospital has re-organized. Sandy Hansen was elected president of the board with Jerry Wilson and Martin Bedrock selected for the vice president and secretary positions. Before the meeting, Bedrock and Ted Hayes were sworn in for four year terms. Bedrock completed the
Social work combines community organizing, counseling, research, politics, and teaching into one intense profession, the main goal of which is to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Many social workers choose their profession because of the strong personal, emotional, and moral dedication that the feel towards helping those in need and striving toward equal
After a solid 2012, prepare for an eventful 2013 in the region. by Mark Maassel 2012 was another great year and we are already building on those successes as we enter 2013. With a focus on boosting jobs and the quality of life, Northwest Indiana continues to make great strides toward our future. And the
Since our last issue in the fall, a lot has happened in Northwest Indiana’s business community. Here are a few bits of information from around the region on what has taken place: BANKING Michael J. Purcell has been appointed to the board of directors of American Savings, FSB in Munster. Purcell is president and owner
CROWN POINT – The Regional Development Company has hired Jennifer Seefeldt as credit officer, a new position recently added to the RDC staff. She will be responsible for underwriting loans under the SBA 504 loan program assisting small businesses, appraisal review, assisting in client closing processes and performing annual reviews on loan portfolios. Seefeldt brings
PORTER – Angie’s List has announced that Justin’s Tree Service in Porter has received its 2012 Super Service Awards. Angie’s List said 5 percent of the companies it lists receive the award based on customer reviews. Justin’s Tree Service provides residential and commercial tree services throughout Northwest Indiana.
