By Kathy McKimmie Wellness programs, health risk assessments and carrot-and-stick employee incentive programs to encourage healthy lifestyles have been around for decades. Their effectiveness has been mixed for many reasons, including their voluntary nature, the lack of a convincing return on investment and the inability of fully insured small employers to impact their current insurance […]
By Rick A. Richards The landscape at BP’s Whiting refinery on the shore of Lake Michigan is a Rubik’s Cube of pipes, derricks, construction cranes and scaffolding. Through a mindboggling maze of pipes, hissing steam, narrow roads and steel beams, it’s hard to tell where the refinery process ends and where construction on a $3.8
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University and HVM Racing have partnered for the Indianapolis 500. The relationship will bring the HVM team advanced engineering technologies in aerodynamics, manufacturing and advanced materials, providing opportunities for Purdue students and faculty to participate in motorsports with HVM. “HVM Racing is one of IndyCar’s leading competitors with 2010 Indianapolis 500
HAMMOND – A public hearing on the proposed Purdue University tuition and fees to be paid by students in the 2011-12 and 201-13 academic years will be Friday, May 27, and can be viewed by videoconference at Purdue University Calumet. The hearing begins at 11:30 a.m. in Room 150 of the Student Union and Library.
MERRILLVILLE – Centier Bank has announced its first quarter financial results. Total assets were $2.057 billion, up 2.5 percent, while earnings were $2.8 million, up from $1.6 million the previous year. In addition to a strong financial performance, Center was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of
PORTAGE – The Northwest Indiana Forum expressed its pleasure at the signing of the Industrial Recovery Tax Credit by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Known as the Dinosaur Building incentive, the legislation affects more than 250 facilities in Indiana that require significant rehabilitation or remodeling. The Forum was among several local economic development organizations in pushing the
MERRILLVILLE – Methodist Hospitals has expanded its bariatric weigh loss surgery services with the addition of two physicians. Dr. Jeffrey Rosen and Dr. Allen Mikhail have joined the ReStart Center. Rosen, who received his medical training at the University of Illinois in Chicago, is board certified in general surgery. Mikhail is board certified in general
Don Barden, owner of Majestic Star Casino in Gary, has died at his home in Detroit following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Barden also owned casinos in Las Vegas, Black Hawk, Colo., and Tunica, Miss. In addition, Mr. Barden had holdings in cable television and real estate. His death was announced by Detroit Mayor
VALPARAISO – Songbird Prairie Bed and Breakfast has been chosen as one of the “30 Favorite B&Bs” by Midwest Living Magazine in its May/June 2011 issue. Songbird earned high marks for its accommodations, expertly prepared breakfasts, modern amenities and gracious hospitality. “We are pleased that we were chosen for Midwest Living’s 30 Favorite B&Bs and
LAPORTE – Indiana Dunes Tourism of Porter County and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitor Bureau joined together to honor several businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding service. The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards go to those who provide excellent service and go the extra mile to make the two counties an excellent place
