U.S. small businesses will gain improved access to two major government-guaranteed loan programs once a final rule to that effect issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration becomes effective April 21, 2014. The SBA recently published a Final Rule on the Federal Register that eliminates or revises several requirements for its two main loan programs, […]
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By Ben Laube Developing and representing your brand effectively on social media is one of the most important tasks to consider when jumping into social media marketing. By doing so, you bring brand awareness and cohesiveness to your audience to build familiarity and trust. Representing your brand on social media is fairly simple as long
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for its annual Tibbetts and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations can be submitted online at http://www.sbir.gov/news/2014-tibbetts-and-hall-fame-award-nominations. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. EDT, May 2, 2014. The Tibbetts Awards are presented to those small businesses and individuals judged to exemplify the best
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On April 25-27th, 2014, Purdue Entrepreneurship Center in Northwest Indiana will host the first local Startup Weekend Event, with prizes ranging from Lunch with a VC to startup office space in the NWI Purdue Technology Center. They are giving entrepreneurs and innovators a platform, process and an audience to build a startup team, test their
HAMMOND — Purdue University’s Board of Trustees recently ratified Purdue University Calumet faculty members Kuan-Chou Chen as the Thomas M. McDermott, Sr. Professor in Economic Development and Cyril Pat Obi as the White Lodging Professor of Finance in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Chen, a professor and head of the Department of Information Systems, Finance and
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VALPARAISO — United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is pleased to announce it received one out of the three coveted GEM Awards given out each year, along with several first and third place wins and an honorable mention in the 2014 GEM Awards. Golden Excellence in Media (GEM) entries are judged on innovation, accomplishment of
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By generously donating their time and talents, several Porter physicians and nurses made a difference in the lives of children and adults in Nicaragua in February. Traveling with the nonprofit organization, Healing, Health & Hope, the volunteer medical team comprised of Plastic Surgeon Nicholas Retson, M.D., Anesthesiologist Vikram Appannagari, M.D., Nancy Lijewski, RN, Martha Schweizer,
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HAMMOND — The Purdue University Board of Trustees granted promotions to nine Purdue University Calumet faculty members at the April 4th Trustees meeting held at Purdue University North Central. Nicolae Tarfulea of Hammond (Mathematics) was promoted to full professor. Additionally, the following were promoted to associate professor: Muhammad T. Anan of Munster (Electrical and Computer
