GARY – James Ward has been named marketing liaison for the Gary/Chicago International Airport. Ward has signed a nine-month contract with the airport at $1,000 a month. The primary responsibility for Ward will be spread the word about Allegiant Air services at the airport. In addition to its scheduled flights to Florida, Allegiant also provides […]
MERRILLVILLE – In response to the U.S. Supreme Court upholding health care reform, Employer Benefit Systems of Dyer will hold a Health Care Reform Seminars on Wednesday, July 25, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The event starts at 9 a.m. with presentations scheduled to last about two hours. “We have so many questions about the
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s Technical Assistance Program is offering an online version of its training course designed to help workers prepare to be certified as green manufacturing specialists. The online workshop provides preparation for those wanting to take the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Green Manufacturing Specialist Certificate exam. Topics include sustainability and global conditions,
CROWN POINT – Franciscan Alliance is negotiating with Medical Specialists Inc. to make the region’s largest physician group a part of its network. Medical Specialists has 12 locations in the region. It was founded in 1978 in Munster and today has 50 member physicians. The physicians group has 330 employees.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Ingram Micro Inc., the world’s largest technology distributor and supply-chain services provider, has reached an agreement to acquire BrightPoint Inc., of Indianapolis, a provider of lifecycle services to the wireless industry. Ingram Micro will acquire the outstanding shares of BrightPoint common stock for $9 a share. The deal is worth $840
The timing of business valuation is important. When a business owner divorces in Indiana, the business is most often inventoried as a marital asset, and must be valued for purposes of equitable distribution between husband and wife. The date of valuation can be a critical issue. Indiana uses the date of filing as the date
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital presented Megan Pugh with the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Pugh has worked with VNA for three years and received the honor for the difference she has made in the lives of so many people. The nonprofit Daisy Foundation was created by family members in memory of J.
Reduce costs and boost productivity, retention and morale. Test. Just the word may make your palms a little sweaty. But employers have no need to sweat over pre-employment tests. This is a test you want as a strategic part of your hiring process. Employers face a number of human-resource challenges, a number of reasons to
SOUTH BEND – Toscana Park, under the new ownership of Great Lakes Capital Development, continues to transform and develop into a mixed-use retail shopping center. Regina Emberton and John Mester of CBRE/Bradley represent Great Lakes Capital. The center is now home to Tui Sei Bella, a dace fitness studio, and Progressive Insurance. They join existing
VALPARAISO – Porter Health Care System will present the Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at its new Porter Regional Hospital at U.S. 6 and Indiana 49. The event will benefit the Porter County Cancer Society and Lakeshore Paws. The entry fee is $20 and T-shirts are guaranteed to those who
