A positive outlook for the region’s economy in 2014. by Michael J. Hicks The end of the Great Recession has seen dramatic growth differences across industrial sectors in Northwest and North-Central Indiana. From the end of the recession there has been significant growth in transportation and warehousing, utilities, administrative services (most likely employment services), all …
Times have changed, but the chips are as tasty as ever. by Kathy McKimmie It was 1928, just a year before the big stock market crash, when John Norman Hogg started Peerless Potato Chips on West 11th Avenue in Gary. From England, he became a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps in World War I …
Indiana Pacers Coach Frank Vogel has his team on a roll. by Ben Smith Yes, he can still do it. Since you’re asking. “Some things you never forget. Even if you’d like to,” says Frank Vogel. It’s a frigid December afternoon and he’s leaning against a wall in the Banker’s Life Fieldhouse practice facility, a …
Advances in cardiac care give new hope to patients. by Shari Held The bad news: Heart disease is still the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. And Northwest Indiana’s population is at an even higher risk for cardiovascular disease and heart-related conditions than the overall U.S. population. That’s because there’s …
Tourism officials expect a growing economic impact. by Shari Held 2014 promises to be bigger and better as far as income and interest generated by visitors to Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Southwest Michigan. New events are making their debut to the area while old favorites are growing. Here’s a look at some of the events …
A diversity of entertainment, from Johnny Cash to Agatha Christie. by John Cain Theatre at the Center will present “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, February 20 through March 30. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love …
Winners of the annual “E-Day” Awards have compelling stories to tell. by Jerry Davich Honored. Humbled. Surprised. These words gushed from each of the 2013 recipients of the 22nd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence “E-Day” Awards. Hosted by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), the ceremony honored 10 acclaimed entrepreneurs, each with a compelling story. …
The year has opened with positive beginnings and cooperative attitudes. Though January has been bitterly cold, we’re seeing positive beginnings for Indiana’s economy and more cooperative attitudes from our state legislators–if they can just realize that the state cannot rule or control preferences for lifetime partners. There is legislation that is equally or more important …
