GARY – The expansion of the Kirk Yard in Gary has been scaled back by Canadian National Railway Co. Originally planned as a $165 million project that would provide 251 jobs, the project now will be $141 million and create 119 new jobs. Canadian National had planned to move is locomotive repair facility from Illinois […]
INDIANAPOLIS – IVDiagnostics of Valparaiso was an invited exhibitor at the fourth annual Innovation Showcase hosted by the Indiana Venture Club. IVDiagnostics is a biomedical diagnostic company focused on diagnostic tests for blood-borne and other diseases. The company was represented at the show by Tom Szczepanski, director of marketing, and Hui Chen, research scientist. The
GARY – Powers & Sons Construction Co. of Gary has been named one of the nation’s largest black-owned businesses by Black Enterprise magazine. The publication announced its 40th annual list of the nation’s largest black-owned companies. In all, 230 companies were included in seven categories. Powers & Sons was ranked 70th in the Industrial/Service Companies
SOUTH BEND – Greg Conrad has been named vice president of the newly formed Beacon Health Ventures organization which includes the home health and professional services division of Beacon Health System. The division includes Elkhart General and Memorial Hospital home health agency operations, medical equipment and supplies, retail operations, pharmacy operations, medical and occupational staffing
SOUTH BEND – Pediatrician Ruchita Kachru has joined Memorial Medical Group’s Ireland Road Medical Group. She received her medical degree from Government Medical College in Jammu, India, and completed her residency in pediatrics at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is board certified in pediatrics and most recently was an attending
Success isn’t just a matter of sales and profits. These standouts are committed to helping their communities succeed, too. by Bob Kronemyer Investing generous time and creative resources to help make their community a better place to work and live is a common thread among the six major winners of the “Salute to Business” competition,
SOUTH BEND – Efforts to sell the 25-story Chase Tower in downtown South Bend have moved ahead with a vote by the City Council on a resolution making the sale a top priority for the city. The building is owned by Huntington Bank, which told the council it has selected a bidder for the building.
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
