Annual awards honor drive, perseverance and innovation. by Rick A. Richards It might be going too far to describe entrepreneurs as gamblers, but they are risk takers. Bill Gregory, interim director of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center, says there is something in their nature that pushes them to take risks. “They all have …
by Rick A. Richards There isn’t a single nuclear power plant in Northwest Indiana–or the entire state for that matter–but that doesn’t mean the region is exempt from concern about nuclear plant safety. Illinois and Michigan have nuclear power plants and some are within 30 miles of major population areas in the region. In the …
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Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview with June Lyle, State Director for AARP Indiana on advocacy and issues facing baby boomers approaching retirement. Spotlight – Part One: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/12/122111_spotlight_cut1.mp3|titles=122111_spotlight_cut1] Spotlight – Part Two: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/12/122111_spotlight_cut2.mp3|titles=122111_spotlight_cut2]
IT’S NOVEMBER AND FOR MOST PEOPLE, GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT ENTAILS charitable giving, decorating the home, shopping those sales for presents for friends and family. But for business executives, the holidays are also an opportunity to thank employees for their dedication and contributions throughout the year. Here are our suggestions for holiday parties for …
Listen to “Spotlight” radio segment featuring a unique family business success story interview with PJ Jonas, founder and NWIBQ Publisher & CEO, Glee Renick-May for Emmis Communications, Indianapolis headquarters. Spotlight Interview Segment: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-16-spotlight-cut-2.mp3|titles=11-16 spotlight cut 2]
Making a difference by pursuing new ideas. by Rick A. Richards Innovation starts as a spark of inspiration. And once the fire is lit, there is no putting it out. The idea that you can create something new or do something in a different way motivates innovators. It may take years before an idea blooms, …
Seventeen leading Northwest Indiana CEOs, one CFO and community leaders for 2011 have been named according to results of the latest reader survey. Nominations were sought from Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly magazine business readers and peers. “The region’s best business and community leaders were selected based on their leadership success, business acumen and involvement in …
Congratulations! Winners will be profiled in our upcoming fall 2011 issue. Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly is proud to be a 2011 media sponsor for Indiana Companies To Watch presented by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Indiana Small Business Development Center Network and Purdue University. Diversified Marketing Strategies Crown Point Advertising, Public Relations, …
Northwest Indiana a hot place for a health-care career. by Bob Kronemyer With a diversity of educational programs and health-care facilities, Northwest Indiana is a vibrant environment to pursue a caregiver career. Coupled with the latest recession and an aging population, “health-care opportunities are viewed as good career choices,” says Angie Hampton, director of human …
Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview featuring Glee Renick-May, CEO & Publisher of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly with Sally Irvin, Founder of ICAN and John Aleshire, CEO Humane Society of Indy. Spotlight Interview Segment: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/08/7-13-spotlight-edit-22.mp3|titles=7-13 spotlight edit 2]
