The region’s colleges nurture entrepreneurship and innovation, giving young businesspeople the tools they need to succeed. by Rick A. Richards Olga Pecanac doesn’t remember a lot about Pula, Croatia, her family’s home and where she was born. When she was 4 years old, her family fled the civil war there and came to Northwest Indiana, …
Despite high unemployment rates, it’s not always easy for employers to find qualified hires. Local programs are closing the gap. by Michael Puente When 2013 began, Northwest Indiana’s jobless rate stood at 9.8 percent, more than a percentage point higher than Indiana’s overall jobless rate of 8.5 percent and two points above the national rate …
Hoosier Daddy livens up barbecues across the country. by Kathy McKimmie Kim Foy remembers watching her dad make his special barbecue sauce when she was five or six years old. She grew up with the sweet concoction served at family gatherings and neighborhood picnics. When he died in late 2007 after a long struggle with …
Bring diverse communities together to build a brighter future. When NIPSCO’s Eddie Melton stepped to the podium at Strongbow’s Inn, he had no small task. He was asked along with others to answer this question: “How does a diverse region learn to work together to build a great region in a global economy? He was …
Beer sales are falling, but craft beers are bubbling up in a big way. Breweries are opening all over the region. by Rick A. Richards The oldest known beer recipe dates back 3,900 years to Samaria. For craft beer aficionados in Northwest Indiana, that’s not surprising. Beer – long a human staple – is becoming …
A summer packed with arts and entertainment across the region. South Shore Arts will present the fourth exhibit in its Outstanding Midwest Artist Series, this time featuring Chicago artist Chris Cosnowski, who paints icons of Americana in a photo-realistic style. At once lifelike in detail and humorous in concept, Cosnowski’s artwork recalls Western classical art …
Speedboat events bring thousands to LaPorte County shores. by Rick A. Richards A warm, sunny day, the roar of powerful engines and the thrill of speed is all a race fan needs. But this racing isn’t taking place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s happening just offshore from Michigan City on Lake Michigan, and this …
Ditch the car and pick up a bike. More than 125 miles of trails cross the region, with several more miles added every year. by Rick A. Richards Travelers who prefer to do their sightseeing on two wheels instead of four have more than 3,000 miles of bicycle trails across Indiana to choose from. There …
There has been a lot happening at Northwest Indiana businesses the last three months. Here are a few bits of what’s been happening around the region. ACCOUNTING Andrew Kominowski, manager of the accounting firm Kruggel Lawton CPA in South Bend, has completed requirements to earn the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst from the National Association …
“Salute to Business” awards shine a spotlight on St. Joseph County individuals who innovate, succeed and inspire others. by Bob Kronemyer Two of the six major recipients of this year’s “Salute to Business” awards bestowed by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce (along with title sponsor Lake City Bank) are in healthcare. This comes …
