Our readers pick their favorites in dozens of categories. by NWIBQ Editorial Staff Businesses across Northwest Indiana all have a single goal – to be the very best at what they do. There are lots of ways to reach that goal from creating a work place that nurtures excellence among employees to making sure the […]
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Roads, rail and bridges help drive the region’s economy. by Rick A. Richards Indiana’s motto, Crossroads of America, makes it clear transportation isn’t taken lightly in the Hoosier state. Thanks to eight interstate highways–more than any other state–the idea of Indiana being the nation’s crossroads has been expanded by making Indiana a business destination. But
Credit unions offer alternatives to traditional banking. by Michael Puente When the great recession hit in 2008 and lasted through much of 2009, securing a loan through a traditional bank became more difficult, with stricter income guidelines and tougher collateral requirements as a way to reduce the risk of loans going unpaid. That meant some
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
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
