Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital

Franciscan Health unveils new $243 million Michigan City hospital to staff, community

Franciscan Health’s new $243 million hospital in Michigan City is ready for business. The facility, which fronts I-94 and took about 2 1/2 years to complete, is scheduled to open Jan. 12. In recent weeks, Franciscan dedicated the hospital’s chapel, hosted a VIP reception and open house for about 500 people, hosted an open house […]

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California-based company proposing biofuel facility in Gary

A California firm is proposing building a facility in Gary that will convert solid waste into low-carbon, renewable transportation fuel. Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. of Pleasanton, Calif., announced Dec. 13 it had selected Gary for its Centerpoint BioFuels Plant. The estimated investment is $600 million and when fully operational by 2022, the facility could employ up

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Methodist Hospitals’ Jim Concato named a 2018 Cancer Control Champion by the Indiana Cancer Consortium

Jim Concato, director of oncology services at Methodist Hospitals, was one of six Indiana health care professionals named a 2018 Cancer Control Champion by the Indiana Cancer Consortium, a coalition working to prevent, control, and reduce cancer in Indiana. He was recognized for exhibiting leadership in implementing the ICC Cancer Control Plan through participation in

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New home construction

New home construction remained steady across Indiana in October despite concerns among buyers over rising interest rates, building costs

New home construction across Indiana showed no signs of slowing in October. The Indiana Builders Association, citing U.S. Census Bureau data, said 1,470 permits for new homes were issued across the state in October, up 15 percent from September when 1,277 building permits were recorded. The association added the number of permits issued in October

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Economy general

U.S., Indiana’s economic growth may slow in 2019 Ball State University report suggests

A Ball State University report suggests the combined effects of the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, current monetary policy, and a widening trade war will reduce the pace of Indiana’s economic growth in 2019. During his address at the annual Indiana Economic Outlook Luncheon in Muncie’s Horizon Convention Center Dec. 12, Ball State economist

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Orestes Hernandez

National Mascot Hall of Fame expands staff, names executive director

An executive with museum experience will be the new leader for the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting. Orestes Hernandez, formerly vice president of business development at the Coral Gables (Florida) Museum near Miami, was named executive director of the interactive children’s museum and hall of fame for collegiate and professional sports mascots set

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Ivy Tech Union Institute and University

Ivy Tech expands credit transfer network through partnership with Union Institute & University in Ohio

Ivy Tech Community College has signed a new credit transfer partnership with Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ivy Tech has more than 50 credit transfer arrangements, including reverse transfer agreements.  Ivy Tech Community College graduates who transfer into UI&U undergraduate programs will receive a scholarship of $100 discount per credit hour for the

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St. Louis-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. opens first Indiana office in Chesterton

St. Louis-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. recently opened its first Indiana location in Chesterton. The company’s Chesterton office will be led by Clifford Bryan, branch manager and managing director – investments. Bryan has worked in the financial services industry for 23 years. Bryan will be joined by Jeff Fernandez, financial advisor,

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