PORTER – Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has been chosen by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Urban Escapes in the United States. The National Lakeshore is featured on National Geographic’s website and the 2011 books, “The 10 Best of Everything – National Parks.” “Being recognized by National Geographic is a huge accomplishment because […]
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central has announced that will become a permanent home to a section of steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center in New York after its collapse on Sept. 11, 2001. The 176-pound portion of I-beam, which is 36 inches long, 18 inches wide and 11 inches deep, will be
GARY – Mechanical Concepts Inc. of Gary has been certified as a Women Owned Business Enterprise by the Indiana Department of Administration, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Division. With the certification, Mechanical Concepts is eligible for state contracts. The company was certified in plumbing construction services and heating, ventilation and air circulation. Melissa Neff is
Seventeen leading Northwest Indiana CEOs, one CFO and community leaders for 2011 have been named according to results of the latest reader survey. Nominations were sought from Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly magazine business readers and peers. “The region’s best business and community leaders were selected based on their leadership success, business acumen and involvement in
KNOX – Reagent Chemical and Research Inc. will invest $1 million to expand its rail car plant in Starke County. The Starke County Development Foundation said the project will expand the 10,600-square-foot plant by adding a maintenance area for over-the-road trucks and rail cars. Completion is planned for early 2012. “We are very pleased with
GARY – Gariup Construction received a $1.2 million contract as part of the $28 million overhaul of Marquette Park. Gariup submitted a successful bid for site development, general trades, and masonry work on the Aquatorium. The contract was awarded by the Gary Board of Public Works and Safety. City officials said they selected Gariup because
MICHIGAN CITY – Vanair Manufacturing Inc. is expected to announce soon that it will invest $1 million to expand its manufacturing plant by 30,000 square feet. The project is expected to add 20 jobs. Vanair produces customized work trucks for municipalities, railroads, manufacturers and other customers around the United States.
MICHIGAN CITY – The second Beyond Safety Conference and Expo will be held Oct. 26-27 at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. The event is an opportunity meet with safety professionals and industry leaders. More than 500 people involved in the safety industry, including safety managers, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, contractors, construction managers and
LAPORTE – Robin Clark, vice president of commercial lending at LaPorte Saving Bank, recently marked 25 years of service to the bank. Clark, a graduate of DePauw University, received her MBA from Indiana University South Bend. She began with the bank in 1986 as a part-time teller and has held positions as trust officer, compliance
HAMMOND – Marty Wielgos has been named to the board of directors of South Shore Promotions Inc. which receives charitable contributions for hospitality services on behalf of South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. “Marty is an outstanding appointment to a seasoned board directors. In addition to his many years of dedicated service to the South
