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You are here: Home / Archives for Magazine / Previous Issues / Spring 2017

Choose Civility

May 3, 2017 by Chuck Hughes

Chuck Hughes

Discourse should heal, not divide The Gary Chamber of Commerce had just concluded a very spirited meeting and immediately afterward the Chamber office received a contentious call regarding a matter that was clearly out of the authority of the Gary Chamber. That caused me to reflect upon the discord among our elected officials, within our […]

Filed Under: Spring 2017, Viewpoint

Young Talent

May 3, 2017 by Jerry Davich

“Students today come with a unique set of skills and ideas,” says Sandy Alvarez, whose agency works extensively with Indiana INTERNnet to promote internships in Northwest Indiana.

How to make the most of an intern Hiring an intern can be an easy decision but, as any manager knows, how to best utilize one can be tricky business. “Planning is key when embarking on an internship program in order for it to be successful for the employer and the intern,” says Janet Boston, […]

Filed Under: Professional & Legal Advice, Spring 2017

Stewart McMillan

May 3, 2017 by Amanda Wilson

Stewart McMillan, CEO of Task Force Tips, Valparaiso, established a regional volunteer firefighting academy to provide training to assist firefighters with meeting state requirements.

Task Force Tips CEO innovates and inspires For Stewart McMillan, CEO of Task Force Tips, the Valparaiso-based, worldwide distributor of firefighting equipment, innovation is a profitable passion that inspires, saves lives, and provides an all-American way to do business and serve the community. McMillan jokes about testing 100 percent positive for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on […]

Filed Under: Leader & CEO Profiles, Spring 2017

Things to Do and See in South Bend – Spring 2017

May 3, 2017 by Jack Walton

Jack Walton

An update on arts and entertainment options across the region Summer entertainment abounds throughout Northwest Indiana. Here is just a sample. A new entertainment promotion is coming to South Bend from May 29-June 4. Titled “Best Week Ever,” the project’s plan is to blitz South Bend with a variety of non-stop activities for the full […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Events, Spring 2017

Things to Do and See in Northwest Indiana – Spring 2017

May 3, 2017 by John Cain

Northwest Indiana Symphony presents this year’s South Shore Summer Music Festival with free concerts for family, friends and neighbors to enjoy in the great outdoors.

An update on arts and entertainment options across the region Summer entertainment abounds throughout Northwest Indiana. Here is just a sample. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Events, Spring 2017

Navigating the Waterways

May 3, 2017 by Ben Smith

NWIPA members paddling canoes and kayaks along the waterways of Northwest Indiana.

NWI Paddling Association combines community and conservation She’s the first to admit that the ancestral spirit of the French voyageur likely doesn’t breathe within her. Nor does that of the Olympic kayaker. Instead, Debby Stoit says she’s still a novice at this business of paddling canoes and kayaks along the waterways of Northwest Indiana, and […]

Filed Under: Sports, Spring 2017

Building Hope

May 3, 2017 by Lauren Caggiano

Workers reclaim lumber and building materials from a vacant home in Gary. The reclaimed materials will be resold or donated to local groups converting local blight into an economic benefit for the community.

Steel City Salvage initiative addresses blight, creates jobs in Gary A nonprofit hopes to spur economic development while addressing issues like blight, in hard hit Gary. The Chicago-based Delta Institute is committed to building both a resilient environment and economy through sustainable solutions. The Steel City Salvage initiative in Gary is a local example of its […]

Filed Under: Making a Difference, Spring 2017

Maximized Marketing

May 3, 2017 by Julia Huisman

Geminus recently outsourced their marketing to an outside firm who implemented a comprehensive digital strategy for events. Attendance at a recent event increased from 700 in previous years to 1,600 this year.

How marketing firms help businesses rise to the top In our increasingly digital world, the role of marketing looks drastically different than it did a decade ago. It’s never been easier for a company to market itself, but at the same time, the number of options to do so can be overwhelming. This is why […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Spring 2017

Community Comrades

May 3, 2017 by Bob Moulesong

Valparaiso’s downtown has experienced a renaissance. Small businesses have flocked to the downtown filling it with a mixture of restaurants, retail shops, boutiques and more.

Small business provides a sense of place Small business is the lifeblood of every city or town, regardless of size. A 2012 study by Civic Economics, a company that analyzes the impact of buying local, found that local businesses are known to have a “multiplier effect” on their communities; for every dollar spent at a […]

Filed Under: Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Spring 2017

The Start-up Toolkit

May 3, 2017 by Lesly Bailey

Lorri Feldt, Regional Director, NW-ISBDC and Jim Hubbard, SCORE District Director, explain the multitude of local resources available to business owners and potential business owners.

NWI host to multiple resources designed to help entrepreneurs Cultivating communication skills, mentoring, giving sound advice and offering a collaborative environment are among the ways region organizations are fostering the young entrepreneurial community. “Starting a business isn’t easy. There’s a lot of risk associated with it,” says Lorri Feldt, regional director of the Northwest Indiana […]

Filed Under: Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Spring 2017

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