From pop culture to popular movie music to two takes on “Hamlet.” by John Cain South Shore Arts opens its summer-long exhibit “Baby Boom or Bust” on June 15, featuring iconic imagery of the 20th century by artist Brian J. Sullivan along with memorabilia from an “atomic” childhood. As Baby Boomers arrive at the upper …
Our readers make their picks in dozens of categories. Who doesn’t want to be the best? Students do, as do athletes and performing artists. So, of course, do businesses, and for them the proof comes from satisfied customers who voice approval through word-of-mouth recommendations. That’s what Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly‘s annual reader survey reveals… the …
A Salute to the Best Spotlighting winners, from businesses to racing teams. My congratulations to this year’s “Best Of” winners in Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend/Michiana, as chosen by our readers! And thanks again to all our readers who took the time to vote. We had a record number of responses this year and …
From Washington to Indy, Greg Zoeller dedicated to public service. by Michael Puente Greg Zoeller recently sent out a letter seeking financial support for a possible run at a third consecutive four-year term in 2016 as Indiana attorney general. But that doesn’t mean he’s ready to say if he’s running. “I usually tell people that …
What can your social media policy cover? What can’t it do? Employees talk. That’s no big surprise. Sometimes it’s about sports, the weather or their families. But more often than not, they talk about work–their hours, their boss, their responsibilities, their supervisors, even their new assignments. When they talk about work, sometimes they air their …
If you don’t cater to the needs of mobile users, someone else will. by Dillon Carter Every business, organization, and even the lone, single freelancer or entrepreneur has an identity. A reputation is the feeling that people get when they think about a company, the way they perceive the company. And that can go well …
NiSource program opens doors and offers guidance. by Michael Puente Saundra Taylor began her career at Northern Indiana Public Service Co. in 1979. She worked at the company’s Merrillville office as a typist in the purchasing department. From there, she moved within the company, first as a supervisor at NIPSCO’s power plant in Wheatfield and …
Building projects reflect evolving needs and functions. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke A meeting room is not just a meeting room any more. Nor is a cafeteria just a cafeteria. And open space inside a building is not just empty square footage you go through to get from one place to another. From academia to banking …
ACCOUNTING CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), ranked as one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and consulting firms, has a new principal in its Chicagoland offices. Charles (Chuck) Taylor, CPA, was promoted to principal, effective November 2013. Taylor provides services from both the Oak Brook, Ill., and Schererville offices of CLA, and will oversee tax compliance, …
The region’s top CEOs and business leaders. by Jacqueline von Ogden Look up the word “lead” in a dictionary or using Google and you’ll get what seems like endless results. Some of the definitions include “showing the way,” “guiding,” “directing activities,” “serving as a route,” “inspiring conduct” and “to be a channel or conduit for.” …
