The construction jobs have been welcome. What happens when they go away? by Jacqueline von Ogden The talk on the streets regarding the BP Whiting Refinery Modernization Project (WRMP) wrap-up ranges from gloom…to doom. The huge project has been an economic blessing at a very opportune time, providing a wealth of construction work, but all …
Tee up to make solid connections and sign lucrative deals. by Jerry Davich Greg Fox took a beverage break between holes to talk a little business with other golfers in his foursome. Fox, principal owner of Kramer & Leonard Office Products in Chesterton, knows full well that golf and business-talk go together like a putter …
Colleges are providing students to local businesses in exchange for pre-career services. What’s the catch? Apparently, there is none. The benefits are real, and university/business partnerships are growing to a new level. by Jacqueline von Ogden In today’s world, job-bound college students may be better prepared than their predecessors. Throughout the last decade, the traditional …
The success stories of five local executives and owners. by Shari Held More than 10 million U.S. firms are owned by women. And those numbers are anticipated to increase this year. In a recent national survey of women business owners (conducted by Web.com and the National Association of Women Business Owners) 85 percent surveyed anticipate …
Our readers suggest some of the region’s standouts in medical care. Thousands of people work in health care across the region, all helping patients get healthy and stay that way. Who is exceptionally good at doing so? We asked our readers for nominations in our second annual compilation of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Health Care …
Setting the standard for advances in the fields of biotechnology. by Bob Kronemyer In recent months, the biotechnological world in the agricultural industry has made headlines across the nation, with a specific interest for Indiana. With the recent decision in the Monsanto ruling, the focus on biotechnology not only became a force behind the public’s …
Innovations and Leadership The region’s researchers and business leaders are charting new paths. The Indiana life sciences industry’s overall economic impact is estimated $50 billion by BioCrossroads, in a report released earlier this year. In Northwest Indiana, the influence of this industry is emerging, involving innovators such as Dr. Almuhannad Alfrhan, whose intragastric balloon device …
Are you really prepared for all of the possible scenarios? I coach softball and before every game I make sure that I’m prepared for anything that may happen. I have all of the softball gear that the team should need. I have drinks and a parent bringing snacks after the game. I have a first …
As in business, it’s all about finding the right person for the role. by Rick A. Richards Getting the right people into the right position is the lifeblood of any business or organization. There are dozens of books and classes explaining how to make sure the right people are put in the right job, but …
Small businesses brace for cost increases in 2014. by Bob Kronemyer Small businesses should plan for a significant cost bump in healthcare starting next January, as the federal government continues to roll out major reforms. “Businesses with fewer than 50 employees should plan on new compliance challenges and the potential for larger than normal premium …
