Local banks prosper even in tough economic times. by Michael Puente For the all the negative national economic news surrounding underwater mortgages, foreclosures and companies that can’t secure loans for new initiatives, Northern Indiana as a whole isn’t fairing too badly and is actually doing much better than other parts of the country. That’s according […]
Readers pick the top CEOs and community leaders. by Rick A. Richards The best leadership is that done by example. That’s what the five people selected as Northwest Indiana’s top CEOs and Community Leaders have in common, according to the people with whom they work most closely. These five provide a quiet example of doing
Employers increasingly demand workers with more education. by Barbara D. Grimsgard In November, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board will share with the community its 2012 State of the Workforce Report identifying our region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. It highlights key findings as they relate to demographics, education, labor force, income and education, industry and
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
Tricky decision for a smartphone, but the tablet choice is easy. by Allyson Kazmucha With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, smartphones and tablets are sure to be on many people’s shopping lists. With so many options, how do you know which to choose? When it comes to smartphones, the decision can become quite tricky
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
Holiday Pops concert and “Miss Saigon.” by John Cain The symphony will present the annual Holiday Pops Concert one month later on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Star Plaza Theatre. This South Shore holiday tradition features the orchestra and chorus as they get into the spirit of the season with familiar favorites
Much has happened in Northwest Indiana’s business community the past three months. Here are a few bits of information to get you up to date. AGRICULTURE Chester Inc. has moved its Agricultural Division from Porter County to North Judson in Starke County. Ag Systems Division was created in 1970 to handle Chester’s irrigation sales and
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
Jim Chancellor returned from war with a new mission. by Lauren Caggiano Jim Chancellor knows what it’s like to be on the other side–of war, that is. That’s why he is working to help spread the word about veterans’ issues and advocate for returned soldiers, through his nonprofit, American Veterans Collection. Chancellor, who lives in
