Eight Northern Indiana companies with bright futures. by Steve Kaelble When they were handing out invitations to the recent economic downturn, these eight companies apparently didn’t open their mail. They’re Northern Indiana’s members of the 2012 class of Companies to Watch, and they’ve been bucking the trends and building bright futures. Indiana’s Companies to Watch …
Much cleaner now, but still work to do. by Rick A. Richards For longtime Northwest Indiana environmentalists, years of hard work are paying off with cleaner air and water. Thanks to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1972, the grit that used to be a constant in the air is mostly gone, …
Companies’ efforts are cleaning the region’s environment. by Rick A. Richards A generation ago, Northwest Indiana was one of the most polluted regions in the country. And while the region’s environment isn’t pristine today, it’s much cleaner than it used to be. Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that all 92 of …
Glass company opens the (steel) door to long-term success. by Steve Kaelble “There are still a lot of people in Northwest Indiana who know Lazzaro as just a glass company,” says Joel Putz, president of The Lazzaro Companies in Merrillville. Yes, roughly a third of the business still involves glass, but much has changed since …
Local banks prosper even in tough economic times. by Michael Puente For the all the negative national economic news surrounding underwater mortgages, foreclosures and companies that can’t secure loans for new initiatives, Northern Indiana as a whole isn’t fairing too badly and is actually doing much better than other parts of the country. That’s according …
Readers pick the top CEOs and community leaders. by Rick A. Richards The best leadership is that done by example. That’s what the five people selected as Northwest Indiana’s top CEOs and Community Leaders have in common, according to the people with whom they work most closely. These five provide a quiet example of doing …
Employers increasingly demand workers with more education. by Barbara D. Grimsgard In November, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board will share with the community its 2012 State of the Workforce Report identifying our region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. It highlights key findings as they relate to demographics, education, labor force, income and education, industry and …
Advances in medical technology improve outcomes, and careers, too. by Bob Kronemyer Whether it’s electromagnetic guidance to detect lung cancer or robotic-assisted surgery for removing a gallbladder, the region’s health care centers are committed to offering their patients the newest in clinically proven diagnostics and treatment. High-tech options are also fueling select job growth within …
Tricky decision for a smartphone, but the tablet choice is easy. by Allyson Kazmucha With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, smartphones and tablets are sure to be on many people’s shopping lists. With so many options, how do you know which to choose? When it comes to smartphones, the decision can become quite tricky …
NIPSCO is officially 100, but its history goes back much further. by Rick A. Richards There aren’t a lot of businesses that make it to 100 years. A century of anything is a milestone worth celebrating, and so it is for Northern Indiana Public Service Co., which on Aug. 2 marked the 100th anniversary of …
