HAMMOND – The sculptors responsible for the creation of the Flick statue, as well as the Orville Redenbacher statue in Valparaiso, will present other works while educating visitors on the bronze statue making process during the Explore the South Shore: Art & Culture event at the Indiana Welcome Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Companies’ efforts are cleaning the region’s environment. by Rick A. Richards A generation ago, Northwest Indiana was one of the most polluted regions in the country. And while the region’s environment isn’t pristine today, it’s much cleaner than it used to be. Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that all 92 of
Glass company opens the (steel) door to long-term success. by Steve Kaelble “There are still a lot of people in Northwest Indiana who know Lazzaro as just a glass company,” says Joel Putz, president of The Lazzaro Companies in Merrillville. Yes, roughly a third of the business still involves glass, but much has changed since
Local banks prosper even in tough economic times. by Michael Puente For the all the negative national economic news surrounding underwater mortgages, foreclosures and companies that can’t secure loans for new initiatives, Northern Indiana as a whole isn’t fairing too badly and is actually doing much better than other parts of the country. That’s according
FRENCH LICK, Ind. – LPGA Tour veteran Laura Davies of Great Britain has added another victory to 81 world-wide triumphs and created more awareness for The Legends Tour for LPGA professionals 45 and older. French Lick Resort in southern Indiana will host the event in September 2013. It is likely she will join several LPGA
Readers pick the top CEOs and community leaders. by Rick A. Richards The best leadership is that done by example. That’s what the five people selected as Northwest Indiana’s top CEOs and Community Leaders have in common, according to the people with whom they work most closely. These five provide a quiet example of doing
Employers increasingly demand workers with more education. by Barbara D. Grimsgard In November, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board will share with the community its 2012 State of the Workforce Report identifying our region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. It highlights key findings as they relate to demographics, education, labor force, income and education, industry and
Advances in medical technology improve outcomes, and careers, too. by Bob Kronemyer Whether it’s electromagnetic guidance to detect lung cancer or robotic-assisted surgery for removing a gallbladder, the region’s health care centers are committed to offering their patients the newest in clinically proven diagnostics and treatment. High-tech options are also fueling select job growth within
