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, […]
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
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
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
Not just gambling, but dining, shopping and entertainment too Next year, Indiana casinos will see big changes in their state taxes that will help them keep more money for each person that walks onto the casino floor. This could let regional gaming do more outside the gaming realm—bringing customers in not just to gamble, but
Tailoring an insurance program to minimize risk Proper insurance coverage is an essential component of the entrepreneurial process. “Your insurance agent is just as important as your attorney and accountant,” says Larry Meyers, managing partner of property casualty, Meyers Glaros Group, which has offices in Schererville and Valparaiso. “All provide professional advice to help protect
Add jobs during and after construction Prominence at Promenade After five years of planning, Drew Mitchell, vice president of development at Holladay Properties, is excited to see the $40 million investment in the Promenade at Founders Square in Portage begin to take shape. The residential /retail facility will circle three sides of Founders Square Park
Community banks are a critical element in our regional economic growth formula Community Banks Support the Businesses that Fuel the Region Don’t dismiss Northwest Indiana as a region of has-beens. The heyday of King Steel may be over (though steel is still a major pillar of the region’s economy), but business is good in Northwest
Local experts share their knowledge on risks, costs and ways to protect your data In one way or another, technology plays a major role in today’s business, regardless of a company’s size, product or service offerings. Securing that company data is paramount, especially when you read the horror stories about businesses paying exorbitant amounts to
Keep tabs on the areas of law that affect your business Is your business structured in the best way to minimize liability exposure? Are you exposing your personal assets to liability? Have you reviewed the many tax implications associated with your business? Are you paying more in self-employment taxes than necessary? These are just a
