In this issue
Discover how Northwest Indiana is growing through vibrant communities, tech innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. This issue highlights local success stories, emerging career paths, and the role of quality-of-life in economic development.
Professional advancement
Businesses and organizations share good news about new hires, locations, promotions, accolades, including Martin Pollio, Ivy Tech's new president.
Attorneys on fence about AI
Regional lawyers are concerned about AI’s legal and privacy issues but are open to the possibilities.
Stay the course
Regional experts say that sound business plans and a long-term outlook are the best ways to navigate challenging economic times.
Beyond the bachelor’s
Alternate career pathways help fuel Northwest Indiana’s economic growth.
Cyber preparedness
Regional experts say training, awareness can go a long way in avoiding cyberattacks and phishing.
Passionate about people
Veronica Banks, a Crown Point resident and Gary executive recruiter, finds career roles for Region’s residents.
Chesterton: Big downtown plans
A new downtown YMCA campus, skate and dog parks, library renovations and a new master plan fuel growth in Porter County town.
Cultural cultivation
Arts and entertainment options are central to building communities that attract and retain residents, businesses and their employees.
Homegrown lending
RDC finds new capital for small businesses with plans for the Northwest Indiana Regional Growth Fund.
Creating second chances
The Community Change Center: WeAreOne Inc., founded in 2019, helps justice-involved individuals re-enter society.
Humble beginnings
State Rep. Patricia Boy's first job at Jewel, then as a small business owner, led to helping others in the Indiana House of Representatives’ ninth district.
Silicon Valley lessons
Nate Uldricks, general manager of Fabius Labs, says adopting ‘tech mindset’ key to leveling up Region’s economy.
Tech progress for everyone
Indiana State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. calls for AI legislation that drives innovation, protects communities, and includes all Hoosiers. He urges balanced regulation to support Indiana’s tech growth while ensuring no community is left behind.
Entrepreneurial roots
Keith Kirkpatrick, author of “Leadersick: Becoming a Healthy Leader,” encourages business leaders to support young entrepreneurs