SOUTH BEND – Press Ganey, a health care information data provider, has signed an agreement with Catholic Health Partners of Ohio to provide services to the organization’s 100 healthcare facilities. Press Ganey’s data will focus on the service provided through emergency departments and outpatient services.
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health Occupational Services announces the acquisition of Wipperman Occupational Health. The acquisition, which became effective Jan. 1, transfers ownership of the South Bend clinic to IU Health Occupational Services. Medical Director Vickie Wipperman said, “I’m so excited to join with IU Health. To have the backing and support of such a
MERRILLVILLE – Prime Real Estate will host a property tax seminar at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Avalon Manor, 3550 U.S. 30, Merrillville. The seminar is designed to help people understand step-by-step the correct way to file a successful tax appeal by the Feb. 19 deadline. The keynote speaker is Indiana Appraiser Joe Wszolek
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the holding company for Peoples Bank, reported an annual earnings increase of 27.3 percent, as net income totaled $6.9 million for 2012, compared to $5.4 million for 2011. The 2012 net income of $6.9 million represents $2.41 earnings per basic and diluted share. For the three months ended Dec. 31
VALPARAISO – Inland Real Estate Corp. has acquired Valparaiso Walk, a 137,000-square-foot shopping center at Silhavy Road and LaPorte Avenue for $21.9 million. The center is anchored by Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, Best Buy and Michaels. Inland Real Estate is based in Oak Brook, Ill., and owns shopping centers throughout the Midwest.
VALPARAISO – Derek Frazier has been named Development Director for Frontline Foundations Inc., a faith-based substance abuse treatment provider in Porter County. He will oversee fundraising, marketing, and grant development. Frazier was a member of the 2011 Valparaiso Chamber’s Leadership Academy and currently serves as co-chair for Emerge South Shore’s Identify Committee. Frontline Foundations, Inc.
GRANGER – Doctors Express Granger announces the grand opening of its first Indiana neighborhood Urgent Care Center at 7115 Heritage Square Drive, Suite 1250, Granger. Doctors Express Granger is owned by Dr. Richard Sullivan and Dr. Michael Martino. Normal hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. On Saturday, Feb.
SOUTH BEND – CBRE|Bradley and Bradley Residential Management have announced the promotion of Jennifer Pinkepank to marketing and research manager of their group of companies. She will manage and support marketing, communication and research initiatives across eight regional offices in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. As part of the team since 2008, she is responsible
SOUTH BEND – Old National Bank, based in Evansville, has expanded in northern Indiana, acquiring 24 offices from the Bank of America in South Bend, Elkhart and southern Michigan. Old National already has four offices in South Bend, Granger and Elkhart. The acquisition includes four offices in Indiana and 20 in southern Michigan, a state
MERRILLVILLE – A former Osco Drugs store at 61st Avenue and Broadway in Gary will soon become a Community HealthNet clinic. Work on the $600,000 project has begun it is expected to be completed soon. HealthNet will have nine exam rooms and provide primary care, pediatric care, obstetrics services and provide other health needs. HealthNet
