Across the region, thousands of businesses have a woman at the helm. by Rick A. Richards Surviving in business is tough no matter who you are. Toss in a sluggish economy, political uncertainty and a legislative landscape that could include higher taxes and it’s a wonder anyone would want to take on the challenge. Now, […]
Our annual roundup of answers to business law queries. by Michael Puente Summer is the time for beaches, backyard barbeques and just having fun. But it’s also a time for Hoosiers to adjust to new laws passed by the Indiana General Assembly back in the spring. Indiana has a host of new laws – namely
Northwest Indiana has been a brawny region for generations, with an image led by steel manufacturing. In the coming years, it may become just as famous for its brains. by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana is known for a lot of things – steel mills, urban sprawl and traffic jams, but soon the list could
Salon and spa owner fashions an attractive business story. by Rick A. Richards Keeping up with Patti Kobe isn’t easy. She drives herself hard to succeed and the growth of her salon and spa business offers plenty of proof that her formula of pushing herself to the limit is paying dividends. After working as a
Success isn’t just a matter of sales and profits. These standouts are committed to helping their communities succeed, too. by Bob Kronemyer Investing generous time and creative resources to help make their community a better place to work and live is a common thread among the six major winners of the “Salute to Business” competition,
The timing of business valuation is important. When a business owner divorces in Indiana, the business is most often inventoried as a marital asset, and must be valued for purposes of equitable distribution between husband and wife. The date of valuation can be a critical issue. Indiana uses the date of filing as the date
“Glee” meets the symphony, sculptors hit the street. by John Cain Top-level local talent! Smash Broadway hits! Popular contemporary songs! The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Kirk Muspratt present “South Shore Glee!” on Thursday evening, May 17, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville. Featuring talent galore from area schools,
Largest estate gift funds St. Joseph’s College scholarships. by Michael Puente For two years beginning in 2008, Maureen Egan provided vital information about St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer to a complete stranger. She had no idea what this person was going to do with the information or to whom they were going to pass the
