The region’s manufacturers bring innovation to market. by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana and manufacturing fit together like hand in glove. The region is known for steel, automobiles, refining and railroads. Generations of region residents have worked in traditional manufacturing and many will likely work there in the future. But new, cutting-edge manufacturers are finding […]
Protecting your device and your data, too. by Allyson Kazmucha Almost every business user carries a smartphone these days. As technology progresses, so does the amount of data that’s stored on your iPhone, iPad, or any other smartphone or tablet. While everyone always hopes to never face a day his or her device is stolen,
HAMMOND – Northwest Indiana will host the 30th anniversary of the world’s fastest triathlon on Sunday, June 2, with the running of Leon’s Triathlon. Last year’s race had 750 triathletes from around the nation compete, said organizer Leon Wolek, who is the founder of the event. Leon’s Triathlon is an Olympic distance race beginning and
Overall costs are down and convenience for employees is up. by Rick A. Richards So far, there isn’t any data to support the idea that healthy workers are happy workers, but employers have discovered one thing about healthy workers–they’re more productive. And that has been enough to entice some Northwest Indiana business to embrace the
FORT WAYNE – The University of St. Francis (USF) has collaborated with the Fort Wayne Ballet to offer four-year and two-year programs in dance through the university’s Fort Wayne Ballet Conservatory at the University of Saint Francis. It is the region’s only four-year degree of its type. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and
SOUTH BEND – Global Spectrum, operators of the Century Center, will host the River Bend Film Festival, April 3-6. The four-day festival, sponsored by Mid America Filmmakers and Downtown South Bend, will showcase everything from regional talent to Hollywood producers at three different venues in South Bend. More than 50 local, national and international independent
Taking care of yourself is also healthy for your work. by Bob Kronemyer Christopher Jones, owner of Schoop’s Hamburgers in Hammond, celebrated in November the heart attack he suffered last April, by eating the restaurant’s signature Mickey burger: a half-pound of ground beef with two pieces of cheese. “My doctors told me that eating an
VALPARAISO – The Lutheran Basketball Association of America will hold its annual championship tournament in Valparaiso March 22 to 24. The event, which was first hosted in Valparaiso in 1971, brings 64 teams of boys and girls in middle school from all over the nation to battle on the basketball courts for top honors.
