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Viewpoint: Better workforce essential

December 2, 2020 – By Linda Woloshansky Leave a Comment

Linda Woloshansky

The people of Northwest Indiana more than deserve Gov. Eric Holcomb’s designation as a 21st Century Talent Region. However, this designation does come with directives for keeping it.

Filed Under: 2020-Dec-Jan, Current Issue, Viewpoint Tagged With: 21st Century Talent Region, Blair Milo, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Ignite the Region, linda woloshansky

Viewpoint: Virus no excuse to litigate

October 1, 2020 – By Barbara Quandt Underwood Leave a Comment

Barbara Quandt

Indiana is slowly reopening, but the road to recovery will not be easy. The key to how fast our economy gets back on track lies with our small business owners. They were among the hardest hit during the pandemic.

Filed Under: 2020-Oct-Nov, Viewpoint Tagged With: Barbara Quandt Underwood, lawsuits, litigation, National Federation of Independent Business, NFIB, pandemic response, Small business

Viewpoint: We salute workers on Labor Day

September 7, 2020 – By Linda Woloshansky Leave a Comment

Labor Day

On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law establishing the first Monday in September of each year as a national holiday—Labor Day. A day to celebrate the American worker.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Viewpoint Tagged With: American workers, Around the Region, Center of Workforce Innovations, Labor Day, linda woloshansky, Northwest Indiana Workforce Board

Strong ‘fiscal foundation’

July 29, 2020 – By Eric Holcomb Leave a Comment

Eric Holcomb

Gov. Eric Holcomb shares his insight on how the business community has worked together to persevere during this unprecedented crisis, including how the state will emerge from the storm strong.

Filed Under: 2020-Aug-Sep, Viewpoint Tagged With: CARES Act, COVID-19, Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement, Eric Holcomb, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Indiana governor, Indiana Small Business Development Center, Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace, Indiana Small Business Restart Grant, MonoSol, N95 masks, Paycheck Protection Program, personal protective equipment, Pete Visclosky, PPE, Prairie Packaging Co., Sterno Products, U.S. Small Business Administration

Trust key to success as CEO

May 29, 2020 – By Leigh Morris Leave a Comment

Leigh Morris

I like to think one of the best legacies for an effective CEO is to leave people and the organization better off than when he or she found them.

Filed Under: 2020-Jun-Jul, Viewpoint Tagged With: CEO, David L. Dotlich, Dr. Ronald Riggio, effective leadership, Leigh Morris, Peter C. Cairo, trust

No more secrets: Indiana’s the best

April 2, 2020 – By Elaine Bedel Leave a Comment

Elaine Bedel

New agency’s goal to raise state’s profile will attract people and businesses — with help from us all • Elaine Bedel, Indiana Destination Development Corp.

Filed Under: 2020-Apr-May, Viewpoint Tagged With: Elaine Bedel, IDDC, Indiana Destination Development Corporation, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Indiana Office of Tourism Development, Indiana tourism, tourism, Viewpoint

Ambitious goals for growth

January 29, 2020 – By Troy Phelps Leave a Comment

Troy Phelps

During the past decade, Indiana has worked diligently to create the best environment in the nation for doing business, and the results speak for themselves.

Filed Under: 2020-Feb-Mar, Viewpoint Tagged With: Indiana Economic Development Corp., Indiana Small Business Development Center, Small business, Troy Phelps, Viewpoint

Research key to educating next generation of scientists

December 5, 2019 – By Thomas Keon Leave a Comment

Thomas L. Keon

The faculties at our Region’s colleges and universities are deeply committed to engaging students in their work.

Filed Under: 2019-Dec-Jan, Education, Viewpoint Tagged With: Brandon Stieve, Josh Miranda, Kathryn Rowberg, Neeti Parashar, Purdue University Northwest, Thomas L. Keon

Time for Region to shine

December 5, 2019 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Larry Avila

Region more than place to pass through on the way to other places, and a group of like-minded people want to make sure others come to this same epiphany.

Filed Under: 2019-Dec-Jan, Viewpoint Tagged With: Burgerhaus, Crown Point, Double Track project, Greek Food Festival, Larry Avila, Northwest Indiana Business Magazine, the Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery

World full of opportunities

October 3, 2019 – By Mark Van Fleet Leave a Comment

Mark Van Fleet

Mark Van Fleet, managing partner at Converge Ventures, comments on how Northwest Indiana businesses should take advantage of global opportunities. 

Filed Under: 2019-Oct-Nov, Viewpoint Tagged With: Export Assistance Center in Indianapolis, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Indiana Small Business Development Center, international business, Manufacturing, Mark Van Fleet, NW Indiana World Trade Alliance, Small Business Administration

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December-January 2020

December-January 2020 issue

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People first attitude

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Sound mind and body

Leadership potential

Guidance for entrepreneurs

Advocate for children

Legacy of environmental trust

Outdoor adventure awaits

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