‘Ignite the Region’ initiative spurring next wave of growth Serving as Indiana’s secretary of commerce and helping lead the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC), I have the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work being done to drive Indiana forward and take our economy to the next level. Indiana is ranked first in the Midwest […]
CEO explores the world
Next adventure always on mind of Horizon Bank chairman Craig Dwight, CEO and chairman of Horizon Bank, treasures advice his mother Wilma, now 97, imparted decades ago. “My mother always said, ‘never turn down an invitation because it’s also a new opportunity,’ which is a good rule to follow,” said Dwight, who shares his travel […]
Expanding to the Midwest
California safe maker sets up new location in Hammond Not only does Kevin Trimble own a trademarked “Second Amendment” residential gun safe in his home, but many of his house guests also end up owning one. “These gun safes are fairly new with our company, but already they’re very popular with our customers,” said Trimble, […]
Things to see and do in greater South Bend – Dec-Jan 2018
An update on art and entertainment options across the Region Greater South Bend Morris Performing Arts Center is back Usually, it’s the performers on stage who are supposed to bring the house down. However, South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center made the news for the wrong reasons in September when a 2.5-foot piece of plaster […]
Things to see and do in Northwest Indiana – Dec-Jan 2018
An update on art and entertainment options across the Region Northwest Indiana Urban ruins “Haunts,” the second exhibit in the two-part “Urban Ruins” series organized by South Shore Arts, runs Feb. 8 through April 21, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster with an artist reception from 1-3 p.m. March 3. The […]
Fun leads to business success
Region entrepreneurs find niche entertaining youths and adults It’s a noisy path to Patricia Sidener’s office at the back of her Griffith gastropub. Bells and buzzers beep in the background while loudly playing music fills in any potential void in the cacophony as you walk past the rows of video games and pinball machines that […]
Making the world take notice
Farming methods raising Indiana’s profile in global marketplace Agriculture is big business in the Hoosier state. When it comes to production of corn, soybeans, peppermint, spearmint, watermelon, tomatoes, cantaloupe and pumpkins, Indiana ranked in the top 10 nationally in 2017 for those crops. On the livestock side, Indiana is in the top 10 in hogs, […]
Tips for making plan for future
Solid succession strategies keep companies growing, prospering Pete Korellis knows his business and those who work for him will be taken care of long after he decides to step away from his company. He recognizes succession plans are vital for entrepreneurs to ensure their businesses thrive in the future. “A well-thought succession plan is one […]
Attracting foreign interests
Northwest Indiana emerging as a destination for global investments While interest and investment on the part of foreign companies in Northwest Indiana is not a novelty, recent wins suggest the trend may have staying power. For instance, Gary and Hammond put in bids for Amazon’s HQ2. Gary/Chicago International Airport has a full-fledged U.S. Customs facility. […]
A spark for launching ideas
Society of Innovators has new purpose with Purdue University Northwest The spirit of innovation is not only flying high across Northwest Indiana, it’s now piloted by a new flight crew with broader horizons. In June 2018, the vaunted Society of Innovators of NWI entered a collaboration agreement to establish itself as the Society of Innovators […]