It’s easy to pick a new business winner when you choose to franchise. But you may have to check your creativity at the door. by Michael Puente Tyler Carter and Lindsay Dudzik are young, ambitious and relatively new owners of businesses. But both took different routes in earning that distinguished title of business owner. The …
GARY – The Independent Basketball Association spring playoffs will begin Friday at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary. The seven playoff games and other playoff activities will continue through the weekend with the championship set for Sunday, June 24. This is the first time in league history all playoff games have been held in one …
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable will hold its 2012 golf outing Monday, July 23, at White Hawk Country Club. Tee time is 9 a.m. The even supports NWIBRT, a not-for-profit group of companies dedicated to improvement of construction and maintenance projects in the region. The outing includes businesses and elected officials. Check-in …
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced that the Chicago White Sox is its newest partner. “We’re looking to collaborate any way we can to bring more people to their games,” said Heather Becerra, South Sore CVA director of sales and marketing. In addition to promoting the White Sox at various …
Chicago teams playing ball with fresh leadership and rosters. by Rick A. Richards There are barely 10 miles between Wrigley Field where the Cubs play on Chicago’s north side and Cellular One Field on the city’s south side where the White Sox play. Somewhere between is an invisible boundary that separates fans from both teams. …
Our readers choose top business and lifestyle options. by Rick A. Richards Unsolicited gifts are the best kind. Just ask several Greater South Bend and Mishawaka businesses. Thanks to readers of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly, several businesses were chosen to be the best at what they do. For Thom Villing, president of Villing & Co., …
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HAMMOND – More than 750 participants will compete in the “world’s fastest triathlon” on June 3 in Hammond. Leon’s Triathlon will begin at 8 a.m. at Wolf Lake Park. It includes a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride and a 10K run. It will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet affiliates across the nation. “Comcast SportsNet …
VALPARAISO – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced that Valparaiso will be the host for opening ceremonies for this summer’s National Softball Association Girls “B” World Series. The ceremonies will be held in Central Park Plaza. The event was held in Crown Point in 2009. The event is expected to bring more …
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club has launched its Website for the 2012 season. The site was designed by Infinity Pro Sports and has advanced web-based software to allow viewers to access Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; listen to live games and buy tickets. Season tickets are on sale for $99. Game day tickets …
WEST LAFAYETTE – France A. Cordova, president of the Purdue University, is featured in a PBS-sponsored educational program and documentary highlighting women whose accomplishments in society, arts and science has helped shape America. “Makers: Women Who Make America,” tells the story of women’s advancement in America over the past 50 years. The three-part series will …
