First ocean vessel of season arrives in Burns Harbor port
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor welcomed its first ocean vessel of the year by presenting its captain with the “steel stein.”
NIRPC plans to release updated 2050 plan
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission planned today to release a draft of its NWI 2050+ report.
Love’s reopens Gary location after fire last year
Love’s Travel Stops reopened its Gary location after rebuilding it bigger and with more amenities. It closed last year after a fire.
Gary airport plans return of airshow this summer
The Gary/Chicago International Airport announced the return of the Gary airshow Aug. 5 and 6.
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor ships 2% more than 2021
The Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor handled 3.45 million tons of cargo — 2% more than in 2021.
Ports of Indiana Commission names new CEO
The Ports of Indiana Commission named long-time employee Jody Peacock chief executive officer.
Region to receive $1M in grants for safer roads
Northwest Indiana and Michiana are set to receive almost a $1 million from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program.
Transportation boom
From upgrades at the Region’s airports to monumental changes on its railroads, the infrastructure for the freight delivery and transportation needs of tomorrow are under construction now.
U.S. DOT approves $27.5M loan for double-track project
The Build America Bureau approved a $27.5 million Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan for the South Shore Line double-track project.
South Bend Airport operations manager named aviation Top 40 Under 40
Ashley Thorsen, South Bend International Airport’s operations manager, landed a spot on the 2022 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40 list.