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Making good people great

March 28, 2019 – By Sheila Brillson Matias Leave a Comment

Sheila Brillson Matias

Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest here to share resources to drive change in Region Leadership. We know it when we see it, but more importantly, we are adrift when it is missing. That’s why the Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest, formerly known as the South Shore Leadership Center, is committed to developing, mentoring and […]

Filed Under: 2019-Apr-May, Viewpoint Tagged With: Leadership, Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest, Northwest Indiana growth, Northwest Indiana leadership, Sheila Brillson Matias, SLYCE, Viewpoint

A plan to ‘ignite’ change

February 4, 2019 – By Don Babcock Leave a Comment

Don Babock

Collaboration essential to growing community that encourages opportunity for everyone Competition compels us to excel—that is the nature of free enterprise—but competition between individuals alone will not often produce meaningful change across an entire region. Cooperation, respect and teamwork are required to create a vibrant, enticing, community of like-minded individuals who are out to change […]

Filed Under: 2019-Feb-Mar, Viewpoint Tagged With: action plan, Don Babcock NIPSCO, economi development plan, Ignite the Region, Northwest Indiana Forum

Hoosiers taking Northwest Indiana to the next level

December 3, 2018 – By Jim Schellinger Leave a Comment

Jim Schellinger, secretary of commerce for the state of Indiana

‘Ignite the Region’ initiative spurring next wave of growth Serving as Indiana’s secretary of commerce and helping lead the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC), I have the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work being done to drive Indiana forward and take our economy to the next level. Indiana is ranked first in the Midwest […]

Filed Under: 2018-Dec-Jan, Viewpoint Tagged With: 2019 economic outlook, economy of northwest Indiana, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Ignite the Region, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Jim Schellinger Indiana secretary of commerce, Next Level Jobs Indiana, Northwest Indiana Economic Development Plan

A calling to serve after long career

October 1, 2018 – By Mike Baird Leave a Comment

Mike Baird

Retired banker’s journey leads to most rewarding time of his life We are a community of volunteers. Most of you reading this already are giving back to your community, serving on the boards of nonprofits across Northwest Indiana or volunteering your time and talents to help fulfill the missions of other organizations. Community service in […]

Filed Under: 2018-Oct-Nov, Viewpoint Tagged With: Boys and Girls Clubs, giving back, Mike Baird, viewpoint Oct-Nov 2018, volunteerism

Equal Ground to Opportunity

August 2, 2018 – By Vanessa Allen-McCloud Leave a Comment

Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud

Courageous conversations can lead to change Sometimes we can feel that we are up against impossible odds. The challenges of racial and economic injustices, the difficulty many find moving forward on the path to equality and the resistance we see on a national level to policies leading to the “greater good” can leave us wondering […]

Filed Under: 2018-Aug-Sep, Viewpoint Tagged With: diversity, diversity symposium, Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud, Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso University

The Making of NWI’s Regional Economic Development Plan

June 1, 2018 – By George Douglas Leave a Comment

George Douglas

Strategy will lead to sustained prosperity and opportunity From the beginning, this great country has looked to the west for expansion and economic opportunities as part of our Manifest Destiny. This contributed, in many ways, to the official adoption by the Indiana General Assembly in 1937 of Indiana’s motto, “The Crossroads of America,” because of […]

Filed Under: 2018-Jun-Jul, Viewpoint Tagged With: George Douglas, NIRPC, Northwest Indiana Forum, One Region, RDA

VW Settlement Plan

April 9, 2018 – By Carl Lisek Leave a Comment

Mitigation fund will strengthen Indiana legacy Have you ever considered what your legacy might be? I have the privilege of serving as executive director of South Shore Clean Cities, a nonprofit, member-based coalition founded in 1999 and dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation and clean energy options in Indiana. South Shore Clean Cities is one of […]

Filed Under: 2018-Apr-May, Viewpoint Tagged With: Carl Lisek, Eric Holcomb, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, South Shore Clean Cities

Indiana Can Lead on Workforce Challenges

February 9, 2018 – By Blair Milo Leave a Comment

Blair Milo

Systemic change requires team effort Across the US, and even the world, the changing nature of work is a critical challenge for workers, employers, educators, policy-makers and others. When I had the opportunity to serve as Mayor of La Porte, Indiana, and work with a community team growing investment and development in our city, our […]

Filed Under: 2018-Feb-Mar, Viewpoint Tagged With: Employer Training Grant, Next Level Jobs, Workforce Ready Grant

State of Indiana Manufacturing

October 26, 2017 – By Brian Burton Leave a Comment

Brian Burton

Manufacturing is the dominant industry in Indiana The Indiana Manufacturers Association recently concluded a series of regional manufacturing summits around Indiana that included the participation of hundreds of individuals involved in the manufacturing sector. Statistics concerning Indiana’s manufacturing dominance were presented and discussed. Many had a recurring comment after seeing the data. It went like […]

Filed Under: Fall 2017, Viewpoint Tagged With: Economy, Indiana Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing

Putting the Pieces Together

August 18, 2017 – By Rep. Pete Visclosky 1 Comment

Indiana Lakeshore

Next Steps for the Northwest Indiana Lakeshore By assembling transformational projects, piece by piece, we can ensure a muscular new economy for Northwest Indiana. One important piece is the Marquette Plan. This project began over a generation ago with the purpose of preserving areas of our lakeshore for open, public use in order to improve […]

Filed Under: Summer 2017, Viewpoint

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