LONDON – BP, which operates a massive refinery in Whiting, has announced a net second quarter profit of $5.6 billion, down 11 percent from pre-Gulf oil spill levels. One year ago, BP announced a loss of $17.2 billion. Earnings one year ago also included a $32 billion charge associated with clean up in the Gulf […]
SERVICE WITH A SMILE
Don’t assume good service will just happen; it takes training. So many exciting things are happening in Northwest Indiana, with new bike trails connecting our communities, the addition of sports arenas, pavilions and great parks, along with the many improvements happening along our lakeshore. Those organizations working to assure that we are considered a destination […]
Focus: Small Business
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Northwest Indiana. Small business incubators dot the region’s landscape – from Valparaiso to Hammond, from Merrillville to South Bend. As the landscape for small business changes from traditional pursuits in manufacturing to high-tech ventures, new questions arise among entrepreneurs on how to ensure success. To help answer […]
High-Speed Impact
Indianapolis Motor Speedway celebrates 100th anniversary of the Indy 500. by Rick A. Richards If there is any doubt about the impact the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has had on Indiana, look no further than the state’s commemorative quarter. While other states featured the face of a famous person or their state bird, or some other […]
Personal Touch
For many of the area’s executives, a significant portion of their day is spent in the office. More often than not, they work in formal surroundings with generic photos on the wall. Their functional office furniture offers no insight into their personality. But sometimes the office reflects the boss’ personal tastes and immediately says something […]
On the Court
The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association are separated by a three-hour drive along 200 miles of Interstate 65, but their history is a lot closer than that. The Bulls joined the NBA in 1967, the same year the Pacers became one of the original franchises of the now defunct American […]
In the Genes
In the The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 became effective Nov. 21, 2009. GINA prohibits employers, except when necessary to comply with federal or state family medical leave laws, from requesting, requiring or receiving genetic information about an employee or an employee’s family members. Genetic information includes information obtained from the genetic tests of […]
1st Source donates $840,000
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank and its philanthropic arm, 1st Source Foundation, have donated more than $840,000 to community causes in 2010. In addition, 1st Source employees volunteers more than 25,000 hours to more than 375 non-profits. Major donations include $100,000 to St. Mary’s College Capital Campaign; $30,000 to South Bend Area […]
Legal Q&A
Disputes arise in every type of business—big or small, new or established. Disputes can develop between a business owner and employee or with an independent contractor. And litigation is always costly. For instance, a dispute could arise over Internet use at work, about what’s being posted and how that might affect a business’s reputation. How […]
Technology in Construction
In the current economy, contractors are looking for ways to control costs and reduce overall construction schedules without sacrificing safety or quality. Over the years, Tonn and Blank has adopted new delivery methods to address the problems inherent with traditional building methods. Beyond the traditional design-bid-build process, we have embraced construction management, CM-at-risk, design-build, computerized […]
