SOUTH BEND – A recently completed survey by Gibson looking at 2012 benefits benchmarks shows employers are moving to consumer driven health plans. The company said the economy and cost of health care are significant attributors and the result is a drop in the relative value of health plans. The move to consumer driven health […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Pollina Corporate Real Estate of Park Ridge, Ill., recently completed a study assessing the economic climate in 32 states and Indiana was rated fifth best in the U.S. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Indiana’s pro-business climate was the reason, including the passage of right-to-work legislation this past session by the General Assembly.
HAMMOND – The Hammond Innovation Center has opened a second location in the former Harris Bank building just a few doors from the original location in the 5200 block of Hohman Avenue. The original location has 9,000 square feet; the new location has more than 30,000 square feet. Each of floors will be renovated as
VALPARAISO – In just over four hours, Porter Regional Hospital completed the move to its new location at Indiana 49 and U.S. 6. The moved required 35 ambulances to move 95 patients and was completed without incident. CEO Jonathan Nalli said 18 months of planning went into the move to the new $210 million hospital
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is looking for nominations for the annual ROSE Awards. The Recognition of Service Excellence award honor front-line employees for their work and dedication throughout the year. In the travel and tourism industry, worth $1.62 billion annually in Lake County, front-line employees play a vital role in
MERRILLVILLE – Lakeshore Public Television’s first-ever Lakeshore Professional Women’s Conference will be held Friday, Sept. 14, at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville. The conference is an all-day event featuring professional development and networking opportunities for women in all levels of the business world. “This conference is for teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, business owners, administrative
HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center will host the photography seminar, “Light in the Mind,” on Sept. 23. The seminar will focus on professional photographers presenting educational and entertaining topics. The seminar is for photographers of all skill levels. The cost is $49 and the seminar is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is
CROWN POINT – The second annual Shrine of Christ’s Passion Golf Classic will be Sept. 17 at White Hawk Country Club. St. John’s Shrine of Christ’s Passion is a Northwest Indiana landmark with 40 life-size bronze statues. It provides a spiritual journey highlighting the struggle and passion of Christ’s life. The guided tour is led
HAMMOND – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that work to replace the nine-span bridge on Indianapolis Boulevard in East Chicago will likely take place next year. The bridge has been rated in poor condition by INDOT and was repaired eight years ago. The replacement is part of the work being done to expand
NORTH JUDSON – Kemin Industries has opened in Starke County where it will process spearmint for flavoring and preservatives. The company employs 12 people. The 7,000-square-foot plant will process 1,000 acres of mint, but eventually it hopes to expand the plant and process 4,000 acres of mint. Kemin is based in Des Moines, Iowa. It
