Tax cuts bring business benefits, accounting complexities On Dec. 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. Passed by the House of Representatives on Dec. 19 and then the Senate three days later, the bill makes widespread changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Since then, the nation has had […]
Experts: Message of healthy living heard but changing culture takes time Finding ways to keep Hoosiers healthy means better quality of life for residents and an improved bottom line for businesses. “Wellness is good business in the long run,” said Marci Crozier, administrative director of health promotions with Franciscan Health. Crozier said dealing with lifestyle
Region finding light workout followed with a drink (or two) a good pairing Nicole Caylor says Running Vines, the name of her Chesterton winery, is a fun play on words that captures her passions. An avid runner, Caylor says that, when she opened her winery in 2015, she really wanted to incorporate her love of
Hustling to keep pace with sports tourism boom Sports tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in this country, scoring big points from tiny hamlets to major cities with family-friendly “sportcations” and “tournacations.” Northern Indiana has been stepping up to the plate in recent years to not only get on base with this lucrative market, but
Businesses tackle challenges, embrace growth For the Burn ‘Em Brewing crew, the decision to bring its brand and brews to downtown La Porte was driven by demand and a witty outlook. “We have been growing at our own pace for the last few years, and only being in part of Indiana, there is still plenty
How a DRBC plan can save your business Bob Moulesong According to statistics found on Statista (www.statista.com) the cost of a data loss for American businesses is upwards of $7.35 million – per occurrence. That cost doubled in a 10-year period ending in 2017, because of digital dependence. When we asked business analysts, managers, and
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
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
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
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
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