August-September 2023 Issue • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine

In this issue

The August-September 2023 issue of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine features stories that show community still at the heart of business.

Professional advancement

Learn about people and companies making difference at work and in their communities, including Allison Raymond at CLH, CPAs & Consultants.

Community banks benefit the entire community by providing jobs, economic development with loans, sponsoring local events, volunteering and donating to nonprofits, among other community-building tasks.

Agile marketing strategies

Regional marketing firm leaders and professors agree that sticking with basic practices will help sustain businesses.

The family business

Family is at the heart of some small businesses that provide more than products and services but a focus on building community where they live and work.

Employment evolution

Companies in the Region are embracing the changing workforce by creating environments that attract the best talent, promoting employee well-being, and cultivating a culture of growth and purpose.

Valparaiso: ‘In the middle of everything’

For Valparaiso, location is the key to development and growth as a town “in the middle of everything.”

Serving food and possibilities

J’s Breakfast Club owner Joslyn Kelly is committed to building community with the restaurant’s new building in Gary’s Midtown neighborhood.

Strong start for babies

Every child born in Porter County eligible for $100 toward post-secondary education, thanks to First Things First’s Seeds of Promise program.

Electrician’s MMA dreams

Jonathon Appelman pursues Mixed Martial Arts pro career while he works as an electrician in Local 531 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.