How five women business owners succeed in Northwest Indiana. by Rick A. Richards Determination has helped sweep away any impediments to business success for five Northwest Indiana women who have carved out successful niches by doing things their way. When Georgeann Quealy decided the time was right to move her food ingredient company from a […]
Living up to our region’s incredible potential. “We have met the enemy and he is us” is a quote from the old comic strip, Pogo. As we strive to integrate sustainable development in Northwest Indiana, the perception of us as “Region Rats” impedes the initiative. The 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall caused an economic
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central will offer public showings of the film, “The Conspirator” are part of the university Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series. Co-sponsoring the series is the Michigan City Public Library. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the library and at 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
Cities pursue creative efforts for revitalization. by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana downtowns were once retail hubs. But with the development of regional shopping malls and strip shopping centers over the past two generations, downtowns across the region have changed. Left behind are empty storefronts and vacant parking lots. In recent years, however, those downtown
MERRILLVILLE – An Alabama software company that provides digital video distribution products to college athletic departments and professional sports franchises has opened an office in the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana. DragonFly Athletics LLC was founded by Kirk Miller in 2006. He was previously with the University of Alabama’s athletic department. The company’s chief
NIPSCO leader builds bridges with employees and his new Northwest Indiana community. by Rick A. Richards Jimmy Staton is passionate about a lot of things in his life. His family. Sports, especially University of West Virginia sports. And the utility business. “I have two sons and we’re all sports fanatics. My wife is very tolerant,”
Sept. 11 tribute, operatic works on the calendar. by John Cain South Shore Arts will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, with “New York, September 11th by Magnum Photographers,” an exhibition of 42 color and black-and-white photographs, photo tapestries, light boxes and a large-scale, freestanding photo triptych, which will be
Northwest Indiana a hot place for a health-care career. by Bob Kronemyer With a diversity of educational programs and health-care facilities, Northwest Indiana is a vibrant environment to pursue a caregiver career. Coupled with the latest recession and an aging population, “health-care opportunities are viewed as good career choices,” says Angie Hampton, director of human
LAPORTE – LaPorte Hospital Foundation will hold its 10th annual Tour de LaPorte Bike, Run and Walk on Aug. 27-28. A 10K run, half marathon and mini Tour de LaPorte will be at Soldier’s Memorial Park in LaPorte on Saturday, Aug. 27. That same day, the bike time trial will be held at Rolling Prairie
Waffle-making executive earns Small Business Person of the Year honors. by Steve Kaelble What’s it take to bring about dramatic business growth? Some revolutionary new technology? Maybe. Or maybe just a new way to present a traditional ware, even an old product. And what could be more traditional than a piping hot breakfast, with delicious
