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
GARY – Methodist Hospitals has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Performance Achievement Award. It recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment for at least 24 months according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
INDIANAPOLIS – Brandt Baughman, manager of Indiana Dunes State Park in Porter County, has received the 2011 Lieutenant Governor’s Hoosier Hospitality Award. The award is presented to a select group from across the state and recognizes those who help the hospitality and tourism industry grow. Baughman was nominated by Indiana Dunes Tourism Executive Director Lorelei
HAMMOND – Moran Design Corp. has received a bronze award in the magazine category in the 2011 Summit Creative Award competition, sponsored by Summit International Awards. The award was presented for the “Franciscan Companion,” a publication for Franciscan Physicians Hospital in Munster. “Receiving an award from Summit International, a premier arbiter of creative excellence, is
SOUTH BEND – The Gerontology Consortium of Michiana has announced that Dr. Paul Wright will be the keynote speaker for its upcoming “Aging with Purpose and Passion” conference from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. For 25 years, Wright was a cardiologist, and work with Mother Teresa for the last five years
