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 […]
How can we enhance it, and what happens if we don’t? by Leigh Morris I’ve been exploring the changing nature of the interaction between the public and private sectors at the community and regional levels, and I’ve come to four conclusions: Effective interaction between the public sector and the private sector has never been more
NIPSCO is officially 100, but its history goes back much further. by Rick A. Richards There aren’t a lot of businesses that make it to 100 years. A century of anything is a milestone worth celebrating, and so it is for Northern Indiana Public Service Co., which on Aug. 2 marked the 100th anniversary of
Society of Innovators announces its 2012 Fellows. by Rick A. Richards People who do what they do because they love doing it don’t see themselves as doing anything special. At least that’s the case with the people chosen as Fellows of the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana for 2012. Those Fellows and two research
Marie A. Eisenstein, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science, Indiana University Northwest If the 2012 election is consistent with the past, it will be decided solely by the economy. Winning a second term is always a difficult proposition, and historically, no president has won re-election when unemployment has been so high for such a sustained
Region’s innovators and leaders leave their mark. Northwest Indiana is quite a place, and inside this issue you’ll find out why. It’s populated with innovative, caring people who love living here and want to make it a great place to live. The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana announces its 2012 Fellows and like those
Stories about innovators, leaders and doers. The business of the media is a complex one. Our job is to inform the public and be responsible journalists in reporting the facts and engaging readers through our storytelling. Patience runs thin during deadlines, and often good intentions can be missed opportunities. Timely and effective communication is a
SOUTH BEND – Eddy Street Executive Suites has announced the relocation of a new client to its office business center. CenterX, based in Madison, Wis., is now in the center. It offers accessible low-cost e-prescribing software services to the healthcare community. The Eddy Street Commons is located adjacent to the University of Notre Dame.
Plan early to ensure the best future for you and your company. You’ve spent years devoting much of your attention to your business. Now that retirement is within sight, what will become of the company? There are many possibilities, and what’s right for your business depends on how soon you hope to retire, whether a
Surviving the downturn in construction and real estate. by Bob Kronemyer Weathering the devastating economic downturn and subsequent anemic growth cycle has not been easy for most industries, but the construction and real estate sector has been particularly hit hard. To survive, several regional firms have sharpened their pencils through downsizing and concentrating on strategic
