Soria to head Ivy Tech Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY – Rick Soria has been named vice chancellor and dean of the Michigan City campus of Ivy Tech Community College Northwest. Soria is an accredited mortician and a law school graduate of Valparaiso University. He joined Ivy Tech in 2002 and created the first mortuary science program. “We did a nationwide search and

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A Woman’s Touch

Across the region, thousands of businesses have a woman at the helm. by Rick A. Richards Surviving in business is tough no matter who you are. Toss in a sluggish economy, political uncertainty and a legislative landscape that could include higher taxes and it’s a wonder anyone would want to take on the challenge. Now,

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Purdue Credit Union opens at PNC

WESTVILLE – Purdue Federal Credit Union has opened a branch office on the campus of Purdue University North Central. The office was officially welcomed by the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce. “Purdue North Central welcomes Purdue Federal Credit Union to our campus. The credit union offers a convenient location and a variety of essential services

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PNC looking for on-campus recruiters

WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central’s Office of Career Development is accepting on-campus recruitment requests for the 2012-13 academic year. Employers interested in recruiting PNC students and alumni will have a variety of opportunities to engage candidates through job fairs, networking events and campus visit. Some of the upcoming recruiting opportunities include career fairs for

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Roofers end strike against contractors

MERRILLVILLE – The strike between Local 26 of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers and the Northwest Indiana Roofing Contractors Association has ended. A tentative agreement has been reached and work as resumed throughout the region, according Don Schwartz, a Chicago lawyer who was involved in the negotiations. The issue was wages

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NIPSCO presents first Luminary Awards

MERRILLVILLE – Northern Indiana Public Service Company has named the recipients of its first Luminary Awards, which were created as part of the utility’s 100th anniversary. The awards are given to those who have acted with integrity, faith and confidence on behalf of the community. The award includes a $1,000 donation to the charity of

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