In this issue
The December-January 2026 issue of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine includes stories about E-Day, the Society of Innovators, accounting, succession planning, the Future of Lowell and community foundations.
Professional advancement
Businesses and organizations share good news about new hires, promotions, accolades, including Jeffrey Berglund who was named president of Berglund Construction.
Worthy of recognition
E-Day award winners in 2025 find fulfillment in helping younger generations succeed.
Catalyst for progress
The Society of Innovators at PNW marks its 20th year in 2025 with the induction of 11 people or teams, including Jose Valtierra, a longtime champion of innovation.
Math without the paperwork
Digital technology injects innovation into time-consuming bookkeeping practices, deepens relationships with advisers.
Next acts
Professionals who just can’t quit working look for new opportunities after retiring from their official careers.
Lowell: Bright future
The Town of Lowell is growing fast as its small-town feeling draws newcomers to new housing and downtown shops.
Rooted in generosity
Community foundations power regional growth, fill gaps in funding by managing endowments and building network of local support.
Natural leader
Heather Hahn Sullivan said her journey came full circle when she returned to Chesterton in 2018 to work at the Dunes Learning Center — she now is executive director.
Creative sales loyalty
South Bend's Premier Business Solutions strategizes trade channel loyalty programs to help clients grow sales.
Destination for all abilities
Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso shows helping those with special needs can have huge regional economic impact.
Measuring up
Longtime regional leader Leigh Morris shares how the Region's 12 colleges and universities build minds and contribute to the regional economy.
Culture of innovation
Gary Johnson and Jason Williams of the Society of Innovators at PNW discuss innovation as the engine of regional renewal in Northwest Indiana.













