CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable will hold its 2012 golf outing Monday, July 23, at White Hawk Country Club. Tee time is 9 a.m. The even supports NWIBRT, a not-for-profit group of companies dedicated to improvement of construction and maintenance projects in the region. The outing includes businesses and elected officials. Check-in […]
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced that the Chicago White Sox is its newest partner. “We’re looking to collaborate any way we can to bring more people to their games,” said Heather Becerra, South Sore CVA director of sales and marketing. In addition to promoting the White Sox at various
Chicago teams playing ball with fresh leadership and rosters. by Rick A. Richards There are barely 10 miles between Wrigley Field where the Cubs play on Chicago’s north side and Cellular One Field on the city’s south side where the White Sox play. Somewhere between is an invisible boundary that separates fans from both teams.
Our readers choose top business and lifestyle options. by Rick A. Richards Unsolicited gifts are the best kind. Just ask several Greater South Bend and Mishawaka businesses. Thanks to readers of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly, several businesses were chosen to be the best at what they do. For Thom Villing, president of Villing & Co.,
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HAMMOND – More than 750 participants will compete in the “world’s fastest triathlon” on June 3 in Hammond. Leon’s Triathlon will begin at 8 a.m. at Wolf Lake Park. It includes a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride and a 10K run. It will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet affiliates across the nation. “Comcast SportsNet
VALPARAISO – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced that Valparaiso will be the host for opening ceremonies for this summer’s National Softball Association Girls “B” World Series. The ceremonies will be held in Central Park Plaza. The event was held in Crown Point in 2009. The event is expected to bring more
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club has launched its Website for the 2012 season. The site was designed by Infinity Pro Sports and has advanced web-based software to allow viewers to access Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; listen to live games and buy tickets. Season tickets are on sale for $99. Game day tickets
SOUTH BEND – The College Football Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend will honor those who have given their lives in defense of the country over the Memorial Day weekend. The hall will present a new exhibit featuring Pat Tillman who was a veteran and a College Football Hall of Famer. The exhibit will
Who says you need years of experience before making a mark in the world? These idea people are getting an early start. by Rick A. Richards The idea for the “next big thing” can come from anywhere but a lot of times it’s frustration that leads to inspiration. That’s the case for John Rocha, who
CROWN POINT – The Crown Point Youth Baseball Ladies Auxiliary has announced it will hold a 5K race to benefit the Crown Point Cal Ripken Youth Baseball league on Saturday, June 9. It will begin at 8 a.m. at the Crown Point Youth Baseball Fields. T&H Timing will conduct the 5K. The cost is $20
