CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Corp. and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation have formed a partnership, said Charles Weaver, executive director of the Starke County foundation. “We have seen several models of how to do things over the last several years, but the one that we currently all seem to […]
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SOUTH BEND – The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County was named Outstanding Indiana Chamber of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association. The award recognizes organizational excellence in chambers of commerce and is based on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s accreditation process for local chambers. It highlights accomplishments in the areas of
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SOUTH BEND – A tourism initiative in St. Joseph County is awarding 18 events and organizations with $75,000 in grants to help with marketing efforts for 2012. “I’m very happy we were able to spread the money to 18 different events, programs and organizations – and especially gratified to see so many applicants recognizing the
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ST. CATHARINE’S, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. has predicted that cargo shipments will rise by about 3 percent to 38.6 million tons in 2012. The announcement came on the opening of 2012 shipping season. Canadian and international carriers are building new vessels for use this shipping season. Collister Johnson Jr., administrator of
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WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central for the sixth consecutive year has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service in recognition of its students and their commitment to bettering their communities through community service and service learning. The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll recognizes higher education
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MUNSTER – Community Hospital has been included among a select group of U.S. hospitals according to HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization. For the fifth consecutive year, it included Community Hospital as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals. The rating is based on clinical outcomes. “We’re proud of our staff and their efforts that have
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HAMMOND – The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will hold summer camps for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Camp activities will teach children the importance of teamwork and understanding the world around them, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Sessions rang from half-day to four-days beginning June 11 and concluding July 19. Costs
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HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center will host a two-day Photoshop course instructed by Sandra Mendez of Burrell Imaging. The course is intended for intermediate students. Students should bring several images in RAW format and their own laptop with Adobe Photoshop. The course will be Sundays, April 15 and April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to
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VALPARAISO – Prime Real Estate has opened a Valparaiso office, its third. The office is on the second floor of Buffalo Wild Wings, 212 E. Lincolnway. The office is at 212 E, Lincolnway and it is managed by broker Valerie Kubacki. Prime Real Estate has offices in Chicago and Schererville and expects to open two
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LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital, the city of LaPorte and the LaPorte County Family YMCA have partnered to provide a weekly non-competitive group for walkers and runners. The program is open to the public and is offered at 4 p.m. each Friday from March 30 through Sept. 28 (weather permitting), at 4 p.m.
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