MICHIGAN CITY – Horizon Bancorp, the parent of Horizon Bank, has announced it will increase the money it makes available for small business loans over the next two years. Horizon has received $12.5 million as its share of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Horizon had purchased preferred shares in the program that […]
LAPORTE – The Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital is looking for volunteers to assist hospice patients and families in LaPorte County. Interested volunteers should sign up for 10 to 12 hours of trainings on Friday, Sept. 16, at the VNA office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 20,
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central is now offering a graduate certificate in economic development. It meets the needs of area economic development professionals interested in participating in economic development activities. Classes are 2 to 5:50 p.m. over a 10-week session starting Sept. 12 and ending in May 2012. Registration is $499 for separate sessions
MICHIGAN CITY – Sullair Corp. has announced it will move its world headquarters to Michigan City and invest $12.7 million in its operation there for new equipment. By 2015, Sullair said it will create 113 new jobs. President Henry Brooks said the move was made possible with an $800,000 in tax credits from the Indiana
MERRILLVILLE – The Legacy Foundation has distributed $350,000 in college scholarships. D.J. and Rose Nidetz Scholarship – Braden Cleary, Wheeler High School. Donna K. Yundt Memorial Scholarship – Alexa Candreva, Lake Central High School. Dr. John Maniotes Scholarship – Elaine Pitsas, Munster High School; Jessica Sinclair, Highland High School; and Daniella Tripodis, Chesterton High School.
HAMMOND – The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana has named Dr. Robert Kramer of Purdue University Calumet as an Innovator of the Month for August. Kramer is a retired chief scientist at NiSource Energy Technologies. Kramer established an energy center to improve efficiency and reliability of energy usage after retiring from NiSource. In addition
PORTAGE – The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana has named state Sen. Karen Tallian as an Innovator of the Month for August. Tallian was cited for helping “put the brakes” on rampant foreclosures by developing legislation that required a bank to notify the homeowner of the right to mediation before finalizing a foreclosure. The
VALPARAISO – Porter-Starke Services, a community mental health center, has received a three-year accreditation by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The accreditation is the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization. “We take pride in the quality of services our organization delivers,” said Rocco Schiralli, president and CEO
SCHERERVILLE – Ground has been broken for Residences at Deer Creek, a senior living community at Deer Creek Professional Park. The 2.4-acre site will be home to 86 private assisted living and memory care units covering 80,000 square feet. The units are expected to open in the fall 2012.
MERRILLVILLE – Modern Forge Co. of Blue Island, Ill., has announced it is moving to a site on Colorado Street in Merrillville. The move will result in a $17 million investment in the new site and will create 250 jobs. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. provided $2.2 million in incentives and the Northwest Indiana Regional
