SOUTH BEND – The University of Notre Dame has received a $6.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the QuarkNet program. The five-year program includes research into particle physics experiments to teach students and provide training and mentoring opportunities for high school teachers. Notre Dame and 50 other research institutions are involved in […]
LAPORTE – A 137-acre expansion of Thomas Rose Industrial Park has been dedicated by Gov. Mitch Daniels. The new area has room for 1.2 million square feet of industrial space. The expansion site is served by Norfolk Southern and South Shore Freight railroads. LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo said developer Space Center has plans for nine
MERRILLVILLE – The annual meeting of the Regional Development Company will be 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Gamba Ristorante in Merrillville. At the event, the 2012 bank and lenders of the year will be announced. Reservations are needed by calling (219) 476-0504, Extension 221 or by e-mail at admin@rdc504.org.
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will hold its 2nd Tourism Tech Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at the Indiana Welcome Center. Guest speakers include Frankie Lemer of Simpleview Inc., on search engine optimization; LAINAIR group on securing a network; and Kathy Sipple on maximizing the benefits
VALPARAISO – Porter Regional Hospital has received the Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. The accreditation signifies that patients who arrive at the hospital with chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack are treated within the critical window of time when damage to the heart muscle can be
SOUTH BEND – Great Lakes Capital in South Bend has plans to complete a $4 million downtown project by rehabbing the former Wells Fargo building at Jefferson Boulevard and Michigan Street. The building has been renamed Citizen’s Bank and Trust, after the original tenant in 1913. The 50,000-square-foot, six-story building will be completely renovated. Work
SOUTH BEND – Holladay Properties and an anonymous partner have acquired the 539,137 square foot AJ Wright building on South Bend’s west side. Holladay will operate the building and handle all leasing and sales. The building will be known as the Interstate 80 Commerce Center. Holladay, based in South Bend, also operates the Ameriplex at
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Surviving the downturn in construction and real estate. by Bob Kronemyer Weathering the devastating economic downturn and subsequent anemic growth cycle has not been easy for most industries, but the construction and real estate sector has been particularly hit hard. To survive, several regional firms have sharpened their pencils through downsizing and concentrating on strategic
MERRILLVILLE – The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has added NiSource Inc. to its list. It is one of two North American natural gas companies included in the listing. Last year, NiSource reported a 40 percent shareholder return and $1.13 billion in capital investment. In addition, the company also was working on a $550 million desulfurization
INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, has been named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association. Espich was recognized for his 40 years of service in the Indiana House of Representatives, where is currently is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and the State Budget Committee. In 1972, Espich
