WHITING – Justin Huisman has been named manager of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen. The team will begin its inaugural season in the Midwest Collegiate League this summer. Huisman is a former pitcher for the Kansas City Royals and is a graduate of Purdue University Calumet. He began his collegiate career at the University of Mississippi […]
SOUTH BEND – Patrick Ryan has been named chief executive officer of Press Ganey Associates in South Bend. Ryan, a 30-year healthcare veteran, is also purchasing a minority stake in the company. Most recently, he was chairman and CEO at The Broadlane Group in Dallas. Press Ganey provides services to hospitals, medical practices, home care
GARY – The Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics and the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop on branding strategies for small businesses. It will be from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at the Dunes Medical/Professional Building, 3400 Broadway. The event will focus on creating cost-effective branding
ELKHART – Diane Maas has been named vice president of managed care and business development for the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Maas has been with Memorial since 1990 and was named vice president of managed care in 1996. She is a graduate of Loras College in
SOUTH BEND – Memorial Hospital’s “Diabeticos Saludables: Sweet Success in the Fight Against Diabetes,” is among 10 programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Service Awards. Diabeticos Saludables is a program of Memorial’s Community Health Enhancement division. It is a multifaceted, culturally appropriate, education and case management program
Here are the winners selected to recieve our “thank-you” gifts. The NWIBQ magazine team thanks everyone who took the time to complete this survey. Overnight at The Inn at Aberdeen Amanda Watson, Holladay Properties Chris Skoczylas, 1st Source Insurance Mindy Trzeciak, Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana Tim Ohlund, Heston Supper Club Dinner at Don Quijote
CROWN POINT – Shrine of Christ’s Passion has received a check for $16,724 from its first Golf Classic that was held last fall. The money supports the free admission program for the shrine. The Shrine is a journey through the Passion of Christ along a half-mile trail in St. John. It provides a prayerful environment
GARY – Gary/Chicago International Airport has announced that Hertz Rental Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car will operate at the terminal to serve Allegiant Air passengers. Each will pay the airport $180 a month along with 10 percent of their gross receipts. The car rental companies are committed to a one-year contract with the airport.
PORTER – Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has a $63 million impact in the region in 2010, according to information compiled by the National Park Service. That is the amount of money visitors to the park spent in the region. The National Park Service said the spending supported 658 jobs. In 2010, the park has 2.1
INDIANAPOLIS – Stephen A. Stitle will join the law firm of Krieg DeVault on May 1 as a partner. Most recently, he was regional chairman for PNC Bank Indiana. Stitle was with PNC Bank for 17 years and also was with National City Bank and spent 25 years as an executive with Eli Lilly. “We
