GRIFFITH – The United Ways serving Lake and Porter counties kicked off its 2012 regional fundraising campaign at The Big Schmooze in Merrillville. The combined goal is $6.5 million, up $200,000 from last year. Contribution raised during the campaign will support more than 60 health and human service programs and initiatives in 2013. “These are […]
BLOOMINGTON – Elizabeth Acton, an alumna of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a retired chief financial officer of Commerce Bank, is joining the school as a leader-in-residence. Acton earned a master of business administration at Kelley in 1976 and was inducted into its Academy of Alumni Fellows in 2001. In April, Acton retired
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The St. Lawrence Seaway reported a 6.78 percent increase for total cargo shipments in August, compared to one year ago. Cargo totaled 4.3 million metric tons. For the shipping season thus far, shipments were 21.3 million metric tons, up 1.5 percent from 2011. “With four months remaining in the 2012 navigation season
LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s 11th annual Tour de LaPorte bike, run and walk event this year raised more than $70,000. The event drew 1,293 participants, including 619 bike riders. All proceeds benefit Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke hospitals’ patients with cancer in need of financial assistance, and provides community members access to
MERRILLVILLE – The first Good Teachers Count scholarship for 2012 has been awarded to Cosetta Black. The scholarship was created with Legacy Foundation by nine women of Legacy Foundation’s board. The Good Teachers Count Fund was created to help local women complete their education. Black received her bachelor’s degree in 2011 in organizational management from
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management has begun a program to ensure that its undergraduates leave school with a degree and the skills they need to start a career. This fall, all of Krannert’s incoming freshmen are participating in Launching Business Leaders, an initiative designed to develop skills and competencies that reach
LAPORTE – Gov. Mitch Daniels will speak at a groundbreaking at the Thomas Rose Industrial Park at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a 137-acre expansion of the industrial park that is anchored by MonoSol and features dual rail service for the park.
HAMMOND – In conjunction with the Challenger Learning Center’s inaugural Space Race, St. Mary School in Crown Point is the recipient of a Family Space Night. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, students, families and staff will have an all-access pass to the center. Each person participating will have a hands-on, minds-on
MERRILLVILLE – The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has added NiSource Inc. to its list. It is one of two North American natural gas companies included in the listing. Last year, NiSource reported a 40 percent shareholder return and $1.13 billion in capital investment. In addition, the company also was working on a $550 million desulfurization
INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, has been named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association. Espich was recognized for his 40 years of service in the Indiana House of Representatives, where is currently is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and the State Budget Committee. In 1972, Espich
