HAMMOND – Regina Biddings-Muro, a 14-year administrator at Purdue University Northwest, is leaving her post at the college by the end of June to take over as vice president of university advancement at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Biddings-Muro has been vice chancellor of institutional advancement at Purdue Northwest since 2012, after serving […]
Financially Fit
Choosing a financial advisor Whether you have already filed your taxes or are preparing to file, taxes, finances and overall financial health are always on our mind. While some people will make most of their financial decisions on their own, once they start accumulating more than they need for the simple necessities, many will seek […]
Commercial Real Estate Boom Riding Rails of Hope, Hard Work
After the grinding slowdown from the recession, the wheels of this region’s commercial real estate industry are again rolling along The rusty adage of commercial real estate, “They only make so much land,” has tarnished the potential of Northwest Indiana, which has had a reputation of being a deserted island distanced from Chicago and the […]
Economy in Motion
Emphasis on logistics and infrastructure bringing the region significant returns on investment Indiana designated “Crossroads of America” as the official state motto in 1937. The slogan began as a nickname for Indianapolis because it’s the hub for several interstate highways that crisscross the state. Those highways connect Hoosiers to the rest of the country. Ten […]
Back to School
Local companies go straight to the source for new employees Jacob Brunetti will be graduating this spring from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond with a degree in computer science. To get a jump on finding a position, the 22-year-old Munster resident attended a career fair at PUN’s Westville campus in February. Unlike a standard job […]
Manufacturing a Future
Business decisions and their outcomes that shape how some NWI companies strive Today’s manufacturer’s face myriad issues on the road to success from attracting and retaining quality personnel to dealing with regulatory issues and knowing how and when to invest in the business. Savvy corporate leaders know every decision matters. The right decisions can propel […]
Behind the Scenes of Construction
Understanding engineering protocol in local projects Admit it, you’ve driven past a new charter school or public library or professional building and wondered where it came from seemingly overnight. Or you’ve questioned the necessity for so many workers at a construction site when only a few of the hard hats are visibly in action. Or […]
Innovative Environments
Extraordinary venues transport events to another plane In a world where instantaneous is the new norm, even businesses and organizations are taking their events to a new entertainment level by using unique venues. “We’re in a changing time where everything is instant gratification,” says Michael Angelo Bernacchi, president and founder of Michael Angelos Events, which […]
School Construction Queue Continues to Grow
Northwest Indiana school systems rebuild and rebrand School construction is at a zenith in Northwest Indiana. Between expansion, renovation, and replacement, school construction projects are doing more than their share to keep the economy moving. Why? According to the state education department statistics, 23 percent of the state’s population is in a K-12 school. Indiana […]
E-Day Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards – 2018
Salute to small business leaders making an impact One of the highlights for the region’s business community is the annual celebration of notable entrepreneurs selected to receive Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. The E-Day Award ceremony shines a spotlight on individuals who have built a reputation for business prowess and community service. The E-Day Class of 2017, […]
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