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
Working smarter with the help of cloud computing. If you had the opportunity to extend the life of your current computer equipment (especially that server that you bought in 2003) without a large capital outlay, would you consider it? Would you like to access a client file stored on your hard drive while you’re having
Local cooperation bodes well for the future. by Shari Held Although the economy may not have rebounded 100 percent from the recent recession, things are picking up in Michiana. There’s a new focus and a fresh, unified approach that bodes well for the future. “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of cooperation,” says Jeff Rea,
