Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview about Homeless Veterans and help for them through the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF). Spotlight – Part One: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Spotlight-052012-Part-1-of-2.mp3|titles=Spotlight 052012 Part 1 of 2] Spotlight – Part Two: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Spotlight-052012-Part-2-of-2.mp3|titles=Spotlight 052012 Part 2 of 2]
Wellness programs benefit workers and employers alike. by Rick A. Richards It’s hard to find any disagreement with the idea that proper exercise and the right diet can do wonders, and it’s a formula Northwest Indiana companies are embracing for their workers. A growing number of companies are finding that encouraging workers to stay fit
Former NFL lineman builds fitness business. by Rick A. Richards Jared Tomich is a pretty imposing guy. He stands 6 feet, 3 inches tall and his weight isn’t far off from the 283 pounds he carried when he played in defensive lineman in the National Football League. In the five years since he left the
Who says you need years of experience before making a mark in the world? These idea people are getting an early start. by Rick A. Richards The idea for the “next big thing” can come from anywhere but a lot of times it’s frustration that leads to inspiration. That’s the case for John Rocha, who
Largest estate gift funds St. Joseph’s College scholarships. by Michael Puente For two years beginning in 2008, Maureen Egan provided vital information about St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer to a complete stranger. She had no idea what this person was going to do with the information or to whom they were going to pass the
Our readers’ picks of the region’s top business and lifestyle choices. by Rick A. Richards All businesses strive to be the best at what they do. Companies create a culture to nurture excellence in hiring the right employees and providing the services and products customers want, but they seldom receive unsolicited validation that what they’re
The economy is coming back to life. Is the region’s workforce prepared to cash in on the opportunities? by Shari Held With the negative press the economy has generated over the last few years, it’s easy to overlook the positives Northwest Indiana has to offer – the Dunes, the casinos, the steel mills, a great
Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview with State Director, Mary McConnell with The Indiana Nature Conservancy and Jim Poyser, Indiana Living Green Magazine, and executive producer/host Glee Renick-May. Spotlight – Part One: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Spotlight-Indianapolis-1-of-2-042212.mp3|titles=Spotlight Indianapolis 1 of 2 042212]
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Big projects in education, manufacturing, distribution and lifestyle amenities. by Michael Puente Northwest Indiana is experiencing a building boom of sorts with several major projects on tap for the coming year. One large-scale project that’s slated for completion in early 2012 is the new headquarters and distribution center for North Coast Distribution, a wholesale beer
Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse with Fairbanks, one of Indiana’s leading 12-step treatment facilities in Indianapolis, and executive producer/host Glee Renick-May. Spotlight – Part One: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Spotlight-Indianapolis-2-26-12pt1.mp3|titles=Spotlight Indianapolis 2-26-12pt1] Spotlight – Part Two: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Spotlight-Indianapolis-2-26-12pt2.mp3|titles=Spotlight Indianapolis 2-26-12pt2]
