Helping heavy industry safely complete dangerous work. by Kathy McKimmie “We started selling hard hats and safety glasses,” says Michael J. Miller, describing the early days of Code Red Safety, headquartered in Hammond. Founded in 1995 by Miller and two of his fraternity brothers from Indiana University, Gregg Mohoi and Robert Tepperman, it’s now a […]
Winners of the annual “E-Day” Awards have compelling stories to tell. by Jerry Davich Honored. Humbled. Surprised. These words gushed from each of the 2013 recipients of the 22nd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence “E-Day” Awards. Hosted by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), the ceremony honored 10 acclaimed entrepreneurs, each with a compelling story.
Accraline’s second generation looks toward a healthy future. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke When two machinists opened a small tool-and-die shop called Accraline in the late 1960s in downtown Bremen, residents who casually strolled past the storefront would stop outside the front doors, which were usually propped open, and peer inside to watch the activity. Many
Banking technologies add convenience, but some still prefer bricks and mortar. by Jerry Davich Today’s banking customers have more options than ever regarding their finances, but also more checks and balances when it comes to daily decision-making. Should they choose old habits over new technologies? Convenience over complexities? Face-to-face interactions versus online interfacing? Pen and
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Olympics are a rare time when women’s sports garner a large female television audience, along with increased interest and exposure because of American pride, says a Purdue University expert. “The Olympics pay attention to women’s sports in a way that we don’t see very often,” says Cheryl Cooky, an associate professor
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Taking the LEED in Northwest Indiana. by Jacqueline von Ogden In 1993, the concept of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards was not publically conceptualized. Five years later, when the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) developed LEED certification, a mere mention of the word LEED was known to raise an eyebrow. Now,
Seven steps that could save your company millions. by J. Brian Hittinger and Carrie L. Flores Would a $39 million settlement of a gender discrimination claim or a $160 million settlement of a race discrimination claim create an immediate need to shore up your company’s anti-discrimination program? It probably would if you were Bank of
LaPorte native making plans for environmentally friendly development. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke Paul Boardman acknowledges there are some important details about the multipurpose sports and entertainment venue he is planning in Northwest Indiana that have not yet been announced. He has not revealed the site on which Duneland Arena would be located, for instance, or
New Lakeshore leader is a lifelong consumer of public media. by Jerry Davich James Muhammad fondly remembers as a young boy falling asleep in front of a glowing television set after watching a plethora of public media programming. Educational programs, children’s shows, award-winning documentaries, scientific shows, cultural music events and so on–his family’s TV guide
Andrew Luck comfortable as the Colts’ face and cornerstone. by Ben Smith Begin with the shoes. There are four or five pairs, all athletic shoes, every species from cross-trainers to plain knockabout sneakers. Left where their owner dropped them, they spill out of Andrew Luck’s locker in a haphazard spray, and after a few seconds
