MERRILLVILLE – Modern Forge Co. of Blue Island, Ill., has announced it is moving to a site on Colorado Street in Merrillville. The move will result in a $17 million investment in the new site and will create 250 jobs. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. provided $2.2 million in incentives and the Northwest Indiana Regional […]

GARY – Gariup Construction received a $1.2 million contract as part of the $28 million overhaul of Marquette Park. Gariup submitted a successful bid for site development, general trades, and masonry work on the Aquatorium.  The contract was awarded by the Gary Board of Public Works and Safety. City officials said they selected Gariup because […]

MICHIGAN CITY – Vanair Manufacturing Inc. is expected to announce soon that it will invest $1 million to expand its manufacturing plant by 30,000 square feet. The project is expected to add 20 jobs. Vanair produces customized work trucks for municipalities, railroads, manufacturers and other customers around the United States.      

MICHIGAN CITY – The second Beyond Safety Conference and Expo will be held Oct. 26-27 at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. The event is an opportunity meet with safety professionals and industry leaders. More than 500 people involved in the safety industry, including safety managers, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, contractors, construction managers and […]

HAMMOND – City officials in Hammond have made a proposal to PotashCorp. to locate a $100 million facility in the city’s Gibson Yard. The Canadian fertilizer producer has been talking with Indiana Harbor Belt Railway to open a transfer facility in Hammond. It would occupy some 90 acres. If Potash moves to Hammond it would […]

MERRILLVILLE – White Lodging Services Corp. has announced plans to build a 1,000-room hotel in Austin, Texas. White, based in Merrillville, said it will be the largest hotel in Austin, home to the University of Texas. Ground will be broken on the Austin Marriott Marquis in mid-2012. When it opens, it will have 725 employees. […]

VALPARAISO – Porter hospital has signed an agreement with the Valparaiso Park Board to acquire the naming rights of the new Central Park Plaza amphitheater. The agreement for $67,500, is for one year, and is renewable for two additional years. Jonathan Nalli, CEO of Porter hospital said the agreement allows the hospital to promote a […]

GARY – Canadian National Railway has announced plans to move a portion of its operations to Gary’s Kirk Yard from Markham, Ill. The shift could bring more than 250 jobs to the region. CN said it expects to invest more than $160 million in Gary to expand the rail yard and construction of a locomotive […]