Not-for-profit manufacturer serves those with special needs. by Kathy McKimmie The coveralls worn by the sailor cleaning the deck of the Navy’s USS Enterprise are likely made at Gary’s TradeWinds Services, a regional not-for-profit serving children and adults with special needs for 45 years. For 25 of those years it has carved a niche in […]
Setting an example with perseverance and hard work. by Rick A. Richards The 2012 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award recipients have one thing in common: Not one of them expected to be where they are today and none anticipated they would be held up as a mentor for others. But when the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development
After a solid 2012, prepare for an eventful 2013 in the region. by Mark Maassel 2012 was another great year and we are already building on those successes as we enter 2013. With a focus on boosting jobs and the quality of life, Northwest Indiana continues to make great strides toward our future. And the
Since our last issue in the fall, a lot has happened in Northwest Indiana’s business community. Here are a few bits of information from around the region on what has taken place: BANKING Michael J. Purcell has been appointed to the board of directors of American Savings, FSB in Munster. Purcell is president and owner
New Year, New Leadership Here’s to more growth, more prosperity and a little less drama. As I reflect on this past year, 2012 had some significant events that have impacted our state economy. The Super Bowl was a huge image boost for Indiana, though Indianapolis businesses were the biggest beneficiaries. The passage of the right-to-work
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
