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Terry McMahon

My Banker My Friend

Considerations when choosing a bank Almost all of us utilize a bank’s business every day. Of the many factors that play into the choice of which bank to use, the following are a few to consider: Location Lending staff – accessibility and knowledge of your business Ancillary services – wealth management, IT and Deposit Fraud […]

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A worker removes rolls of corrugated paper produced by Pratt’s Valparaiso mill which saves 20,000 trees and diverts 3,500 cubic yards of paper from landfills every day.

Growth Fosters Growth

How expansion has helped NWI businesses blossom Growth and expansion in Northwest Indiana’s manufacturing sector is so much more than a symbolic ribbon cutting, a few shovels stuck in dirt, and a groundbreaking ceremony. Manufacturing remains a key economic engine in this region, and in Indiana, producing more than $90 billion to the state’s gross

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Urschel Laboratories’ newest facility incorporates energy-efficient features to infringe as little as possible on Chesterton’s natural Coffee Creek area.

Going Green

Local companies take the lead in environmental responsibility Every business, municipality and school corporation in Northwest Indiana plays a part in the tremendous use of natural resources, and each has the potential to decrease the environmental impact and dependence on products that can have a negative effect on the planet in ways both large and small.

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“Students today come with a unique set of skills and ideas,” says Sandy Alvarez, whose agency works extensively with Indiana INTERNnet to promote internships in Northwest Indiana.

Young Talent

How to make the most of an intern Hiring an intern can be an easy decision but, as any manager knows, how to best utilize one can be tricky business. “Planning is key when embarking on an internship program in order for it to be successful for the employer and the intern,” says Janet Boston,

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Hosting Visitors is Good Business

Communities bank on economic impact of tourism Indiana is known for Hoosier hospitality. And hospitality is paying off big time for local communities, where visitor spending has a huge economic impact. The multibillion-dollar hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing business sectors worldwide. It encompasses a range of businesses centered on customer service. Indianapolis

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Modest Growth in 2017

The coming year promises to be an economic rerun of 2016 The performance of the U.S. economy in 2016 has been anything but stellar. Growth through the third quarter averaged a paltry 1.8 percent, signaling the domestic economy has settled into a period of low GDP growth. A more rapid recovery seems unlikely given the

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Preventing a Hostile Workplace

It takes a written policy, backed by training and education. We spend a significant amount of our waking hours at work. For some of us, we live to work. For others, we work to live. In every instance, the workplace is a key part of our lives. Successful employers know that a workplace that is

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Social Media Best Practices

It’s a great marketing tool, but it’s also a source of significant risk. For most companies, social media is a cheap, effective marketing tool, which is easy to access, manipulate and maintain. But social media traits that benefit companies can also expose them to a myriad of legal risks. * Ensuring Your Company Owns and

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