Merrillville venture remakes the Lazy Susan. by Kathy McKimmie At The Image House at Home, Amy Slater dreams of the day when every home will have one of her artsy Lazy Susans. She’s no stranger to dreaming big dreams, evidenced by the fact that the year-old venture is a spinoff division of her successful large-format, […]
Dedication and inspiration create jobs across the region. by Jerry Davich Without fresh ideas and out-of-the-box thinking, the economy would never grow. That’s why young, entrepreneurial minds are such a vital part of the region’s future. Read on for some of their stories. Christopher Barbauld Ideas. Innovation. Inspiration. These words best define Christopher Barbauld. “It’s
ACCOUNTING Kruggel Lawton CPAs, welcomes Michelle Chupp as a staff accountant to the Elkhart office, and Mike Reed and Michele Reed, both staff accountants to the South Bend office. … Jill A. Jones, CPA, and vice president of McMahon & Associates, has earned a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation. Jones successfully completed the certification process
Should you sell on a secured or unsecured basis? Successful businesses must prepare for potential problems and possible solutions related to selling to and buying from companies that are insolvent, or may become so. Here are some considerations in that regard. An important business decision is whether to sell to customers on a secured or
Dr. Marlon Mitchell takes on the region’s educational challenges. by Michael Puente In 2005, Gary native Dr. Marlon Mitchell was a successful businessman and real estate developer in Albany, Georgia, about three hours south of Atlanta. There, he built multiuse buildings and single-family homes while also undertaking historic restorations, along with project management consulting and
Programs expand their focus and work on employee engagement. by Jacqueline von Ogden Whether you’re the owner of a large or a small business, the thought of your employees staying well has undoubtedly crept into your mind. Not a business owner? Concerned about your health or a coworker’s? Then read on as we discuss employee
Rather than sell, homeowners are remodeling more and more. by Jerry Davich Custom remodeling of upscale homes is back in vogue, whether it’s a $50,000 kitchen upgrade or a $200,000 outdoor overhaul. “Things are looking up again,” says Jim Pressel, owner of Pressel Enterprises Inc. in LaPorte, a custom builder and remodeler in Northwest Indiana.
Developing new employees and the existing workforce. by Shari Held Chuck Knebl, communications manager for WorkOne in South Bend (Region 2), says economic conditions have improved substantially across Indiana’s Northern Tier–composed of 23 counties across three regions. For instance, the jobless rate is coming down and employment grew in several sectors during 2013. “Indiana’s Northern
Under those tattoos and piercings are tomorrow’s workers. by Keith Kirkpatrick On the rare occasion that I go to the mall, I mostly people-watch. I really hate shopping. On one of those visits, I was focusing on the kids. Oh my gosh, look at those tattoos. Seriously, your parents let you leave the house dressed
Health centers improve access and offer a holistic approach. by Steven Davidson Few topics have been in the headlines more than health care during the past year, as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act has picked up steam. The political controversy continues even after the conclusion of the first open enrollment period–meanwhile, health-care providers
