ST. JOHN – RecycledGranite.com, a St. John business that specializes in using granite scraps from the construction industry in home decoration, was featured last week in an episode of the DIY Network program, “I Want That.” Owner Julie Rizzo was part of the program that focused on a homeowner’s wish to remodel using an entire …
SOUTH BEND – The Memorial Health Discovery Center in South Bend is offering light therapy for people who feel the emotional effects that come with cloudy, low-light winter days. The Sunlight Feel Better Center is available by appointment at no charge through the end of March 2013. Participants can schedule a 25-minute session. The two …
VALPARAISO – The latest real estate market data for single-family existing homes shows there is good news in Porter and Lake counties, according to the Century 21 Alliance Group. Jeanne Sommer, broker/owner, said the number of single-family existing home sales since Jan. 1 was up from 1,208 last year to 1,332 this year in Porter …
HAMMOND – A Purdue University Calumet nursing professor has been inducted into the American Academy of Nursing. Lisa Hopp of Valparaiso is now a Fellow of the Academy for her record of scholarship and leadership relating to evidence-based nursing practice. “Being inducted into the American Academy of Nursing means having the opportunity to work with …
Tricky decision for a smartphone, but the tablet choice is easy. by Allyson Kazmucha With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, smartphones and tablets are sure to be on many people’s shopping lists. With so many options, how do you know which to choose? When it comes to smartphones, the decision can become quite tricky …
MUNSTER – Citizens Financial Bank has announced its net income for the third quarter was $1.3 million. Net interest income was $10.2 million, down 5 percent from one year ago. At the end of September, Citizens Financial has $1.1 billion of assets. The bank has 20 offices in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago suburbs.
HIGHLAND – The Indiana State Health Department’s Division of Acute Care and the Division of Aging for Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration recently granted approval for Great Lakes Personal Care Services LLC to being providing in-home care throughout the state. The company is managed by Linda Coleman Cleveland and Candice Kelly Casey, both of …
SOUTH BEND – 1ST Source Bank will donate $50,000 to support entrepreneurship and venture development in Northwest Indiana. The donation to Elevate Ventures, an Indiana venture development organization, will help provide rigorous business analysis and advisory service to area entrepreneurs. The banks donation will be matched by $3 million in investments from the Indiana Economic …
GARY – Wright Alcorn has been named vice president of operations at Methodist Hospitals in Gary. He has been interim vice president since February. He will be responsible for the Centers of Excellence, clinical ancillary departments and other area. Previously, he was with Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta and at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. …
MISHAWAKA – The Michiana Chapter of the American Marketing Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Windsor Park Conference Center in Mishawaka. Author and consultant Mark Hubbard will be the guest speaker and will talk on executive leadership and management. He is an independent consultant with more than 25 years of …
