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]
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]
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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
