Our readers suggest some of the region’s standouts in medical care. Thousands of people work in health care across the region, all helping patients get healthy and stay that way. Who is exceptionally good at doing so? We asked our readers for nominations in our second annual compilation of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Health Care […]
Setting the standard for advances in the fields of biotechnology. by Bob Kronemyer In recent months, the biotechnological world in the agricultural industry has made headlines across the nation, with a specific interest for Indiana. With the recent decision in the Monsanto ruling, the focus on biotechnology not only became a force behind the public’s
Innovations and Leadership The region’s researchers and business leaders are charting new paths. The Indiana life sciences industry’s overall economic impact is estimated $50 billion by BioCrossroads, in a report released earlier this year. In Northwest Indiana, the influence of this industry is emerging, involving innovators such as Dr. Almuhannad Alfrhan, whose intragastric balloon device
Are you really prepared for all of the possible scenarios? I coach softball and before every game I make sure that I’m prepared for anything that may happen. I have all of the softball gear that the team should need. I have drinks and a parent bringing snacks after the game. I have a first
As in business, it’s all about finding the right person for the role. by Rick A. Richards Getting the right people into the right position is the lifeblood of any business or organization. There are dozens of books and classes explaining how to make sure the right people are put in the right job, but
LAPORTE – The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that the recent running of the Maple City Grand Prix boat race on Stone Lake in LaPorte brought in more than $1 million to the local economy. A study by Certec Inc. of Versailles, Ky., showed that 15,000 people attended the race, with 76
Small businesses brace for cost increases in 2014. by Bob Kronemyer Small businesses should plan for a significant cost bump in healthcare starting next January, as the federal government continues to roll out major reforms. “Businesses with fewer than 50 employees should plan on new compliance challenges and the potential for larger than normal premium
The region’s colleges nurture entrepreneurship and innovation, giving young businesspeople the tools they need to succeed. by Rick A. Richards Olga Pecanac doesn’t remember a lot about Pula, Croatia, her family’s home and where she was born. When she was 4 years old, her family fled the civil war there and came to Northwest Indiana,
