The economy is strong, but manufacturers are having trouble filling jobs. by Steve Kaelble Indiana’s jobless rate as 2015 wound down was holding steady at 4.4 percent. That’s as low as it has been in a decade and a half, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s fantastic news, right? All in all, […]
Indiana infrastructure needs. by Michael Puente Indiana is considered by many to be the Crossroads of America. But some of those crossroads are in need of a major upgrade. That need became evident last summer when a portion of Interstate 65 near Lafayette was forced to shut down for repairs. The northbound lanes of Interstate
Service and ingenuity are the keys to this pallet manufacturer’s growth. Entrepreneurs know to always be listening so they’ll hear when opportunity knocks. What about when an opportunity goes “moo”? Yes, Wade and Susan Kohler of Pioneer Packaging answered that opportunity, too, when they got into the business of livestock bedding. It’s a perfect–but not
SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Cloud computing is a term thrown around a lot these days, but what is it and how can businesses benefit? The cloud is a distributed network of data centers and IT resources that are accessible on-demand over the Internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. While the concept of “the cloud” is abstract, ultimately
Non-profit changes lives by teaching business and painting skills. by Lauren Caggiano Everyone has the power to change the world for the better if they try. That’s the mantra Norma Williams embraces in her personal and business life. The entrepreneur currently operates a successful residential and commercial painting business, Excellence By Design, which celebrated its
The Pacers’ Glenn Robinson has a powerful work ethic. by Ben Smith Practice is long minutes over for the Indiana Pacers this warmish December afternoon, but still the shots are going up out there, rising and falling in flawless net-rustling arcs. Glenn Robinson III, a young man with a ringing Hoosier name and a profile
Loyalty program benefits financial institutions, merchants, members. by Phil Britt Financial institutions and local retailers and restaurants alike find themselves competing with much larger national companies for customers. For the local financial institutions, the need to attract and retain customers has never been more critical. The largest banks in the country control half of the
Upcoming events in Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend. Northwest Indiana by John Cain Theatre at the Center kicks off the 2016 season with Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps,” February 18-March 20. Adapted from the 1935 film and 1915 novel by John Buchan, this thrilling comedy has been a hit on Broadway and the West
Alliance brings together Chicago region. The relationship between Northwest Indiana and the Greater Chicago area has often been described as a love-hate relationship. We love the proximity and the jobs provided for Hoosiers, but the state line has often seemed to be a barrier to collaboration. A landmark study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation
Spotlight on Innovators Visionaries are leading the way and challenging the status quo. Where would we be without the idea people, risk-takers and self-made entrepreneurs? They boost our quality of life and drive the location economy. For the past 11 years, the Northwest Indiana Society of Innovators has put the spotlight on these kinds of
