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Group lands $193,000 training grant to assist sexual assault, human trafficking victims

February 25, 2019

The SAFECHR Coalition for Human Rights with offices in Munster and Chicago, recently was awarded a $193,000 grant from the Indiana Victims of Crime Act to fund training and treatment programs for personnel who work with victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. The victim services division of the state of Indiana administers funding to […]

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Several Region companies named among Best Places to Work for 2019

February 25, 2019

Several companies from Northwest Indiana were named among the Best Places to Work in Indiana for 2019. More than 125 Hoosier companies were named to the Best Places to Work in Indiana list, which includes 40 businesses making the list for the first time. The complete list is available on the Indiana Chamber website. The

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Methodist Hospitals employee awards banquet March 1

February 22, 2019

Methodist Hospitals will honor 363 employees for their dedication and commitment to the health system at its annual service awards banquet. The 2019 Service Award Banquet will honor employees who have reached the five-year service milestone to 40 years. The program begins at 6 p.m. and will be at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Special

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NIPSCO accepting grant applications for environmental projects

February 22, 2019

NIPSCO is accepting applications for its environmental action grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. Now in its fourth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant provides funding for restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “Our grant helps to improve the quality of the environment through many creative ways that might not otherwise be

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Midwest Orthotics and Technology Center rebrands as Transcend

February 21, 2019

Midwest Orthotics and Technology Center and its affiliated clinics now operate under Transcend Orthotics & Prosthetics. Transcend had operated under six different names and had 13 locations, including sites in Merrillville and South Bend, across eight states and wanted to put all operations under one brand, according to a statement from the company. Bernie Veldman,

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New alliance combines resources of Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and Greater La Porte Economic Development Corp.

February 21, 2019

A new alliance between the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and Greater La Porte Economic Development Corp. will bring together the resources of each organization under one roof. In Feb. 21 statement from the La Porte Economic Development Corp., the organizations said the new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic

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Ivy Tech Community College students, programs receive state excellence awards

February 21, 2019

Four Ivy Tech Community College students and three Ivy Tech programs have been selected for Awards for Excellence from the Indiana Department of Education. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Feb. 26 at the Indiana Government Center Auditorium. “Ivy Tech is honored to see such an outstanding list of students and programs

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Purdue University Northwest seeks to develop community leaders

February 20, 2019

Purdue University Northwest seeks to build on the success of the South Shore Leadership Center. The leadership center, which has operated as an affiliate of PNW since October 2016, now operates as The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest. The institute builds skills of emerging leaders through project-based learning. Sheila Brillson Matias, executive director, leads

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Northwest Indiana Business Magazine announces 2019 Best of Business winners

February 20, 2019

More than 100 businesses and organizations from Northwest Indiana and the greater South Bend/Mishawaka area were selected by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine readers as the Best of Business for 2019. Northwest Indiana Business Magazine annually surveys readers asking them to vote for the best businesses throughout Northwest Indiana and the greater South Bend area. This

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Retired astronaut and Crown Point native Jerry Ross featured guest at Share the Love event Feb. 27

February 19, 2019

Retired astronaut and Crown Point native Jerry Ross will be the featured presenter at the annual Share the Love event on Feb. 27 at The Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster. A veteran of seven space shuttle missions, Ross logged more than 1,393 hours in space during his NASA career. Ross’ appearance is

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