ISHC honors Bruce White
Bruce White, founder of Merrillville-based White Lodging, is being honored posthumously by the International Society of Hospitality Consultants with a Pioneer Award.
Cousins Maine Lobster expands Midwest footprint
Cousins Maine Lobster is launching its first Indiana trucks in 2026 and 2027, serving lobster rolls, New England clam chowder and other Maine comfort foods to Hoosiers.
Jersey Mike’s opens
Jersey Mike’s Subs opened a store Nov. 12, in Schererville, with franchise owners Kamlesh, Raj and Sanjay Patel hosting an opening and fundraiser to support Top Tier Baseball.
White Lodging to manage new hotel
White Lodging was awarded management of The Shepherd Hotel, a hotel built to employ individuals with intellectual disabilities, located near Clemson University.
Supper club opens in Gary
Joslyn Kelly, owner of J’s Breakfast Club in Gary, is hosting a launch party Oct. 10 to introduce her restaurant’s new supper club, which will offer food and entertainment.
Hospitality heroes honored
Hospitality front-line employees were recognized with hospitality awards during the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. event.
White Lodging expands footprint
White Lodging has expanded its footprint with the recent acquisition of a 3.5-acre parcel in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas.
Charlie’s Coney Island opening
Paige & Charlie’s Coney Island is opening Oct. 4, at 25th and Broadway in Gary, and is inviting the community to a celebration to mark the occasion.
Hammond brewery to open
Hammond’s Hessville neighborhood is gaining a new destination for craft beer lovers and locals alike with Foreign Local Brewery and Taproom preparing to open its doors.
Film showcases Bruce White
Bruce White, founder of White Lodging in Merrillville, is the subject of a new documentary that chronicles his life and journey building and growing White Lodging.