Latest employment report shows national slowdown is beginning to be felt in Indiana

Indiana’s unemployment rate was 8.7 percent in March, unchanged from the previous month as the state lost about 11,000 private sector jobs, an indication that the national slowdown is being felt here, says Ball State economist Michael Hicks. “Nationally, full time job creation numbers have been declining or stagnant throughout 2013,” he says.  “It was […]

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South Shore Commons going up in Gary

GARY – Construction has begun on a 60-unit residential development to serve as permanent, supportive housing for the homeless. South Shore Commons is a four-year project in the making to provide suitable housing with the added benefit of supportive services and case management provided by Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living. Serving as co-general partners in the

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Regional indicators announced April 29th

VALPARAISO – The Regional Council of Economic Advisors will update their 2011 regional economic indicators report at Northwest Indiana: Regional Economic Trends and Opportunities – The Regional Recovery? The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 29th at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union. The program and lunch are complimentary though registration is requested.

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Kruggel Lawton adds 5 accountants

SOUTH BEND – The CPA firm of Kruggel, Lawton, & Company, LLC, has announced the addition of several new staff accountants to their South Bend and Elkhart teams. “We continue to experience strong growth as we expand client relationships in the Michiana area,” said Douglas Osthimer, chief executive partner. “Our reputation as the largest locally

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Johnston joins Kruggel, Lawton & Co.

SOUTH BEND – Jeannine Johnston has joined the accounting firm of Kruggel, Lawton, & Company, LLC, as a senior staff accountant in the firm’s Elkhart office. Johnston will primarily be involved in audit, review, and compilation work, as well as tax preparation for individual and corporate clients. Johnston began her career working in the areas

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United Way offers discount prescriptions

GRIFFITH – As of April 3, the Lake Area United Way-FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card has saved local residents $1 million on medications for asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other health conditions. “Lowering the cost of prescriptions allows more residents to get the medicine they need when they need it,” said Dave Koester,

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Cardiology practice joins St. Joe Med

MISHAWAKA – In order to serve patients in a more collaborative and comprehensive manner, Midwest Cardiovascular Specialists has joined the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) health system. The following cardiologists became part of the St. Joseph Physician Network, a group of medical practices owned and operated by SJRMC: Farid Jalinous, Sachin Patel, William Sarnat,

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Commuter transit plan in the works

CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) have chosen URS Corp. to develop a strategic business plan for commuter transit in northern Indiana. The two organizations will split the estimated $550,000 cost of the plan, which is expected to be complete in early 2014.

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