The University of Notre Dame College of Engineering has created a new center for civic innovation in partnership with the Office of Research, Center for Social Concerns and IDEA Center. The college said it’s part of an effort to find innovative solutions to pressing civic issues and improve quality of life and place in St. […]
Cindy Cavanaugh has been named by Goodwill LEADS Inc. as vice president for The Excel Centers. Cavanaugh previously served as director of the Hammond Excel Center. Her background includes nine years with the School City of Hammond, serving as interim dean of students. Cavanaugh will manage the educational goals and vision for Excel Center sites
These Indiana business expansion projects recently were announced by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.: Oji Intertech expanding: Oji Intertech Inc., a Japan-based automotive and industrial parts manufacturer, plans to expand its operations in Wabash County, creating up to 33 new jobs by 2021. The company, which is a subsidiary of Oji Interpack Co. Ltd., will
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Timothy Rice of Lakeside Wealth Management in Chesterton is among the finalists for the 2018 Invest in Others Awards. The program, now in its 12th year, recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors and financial services firms across the country and around the world. The program has presented 57 awards, partnered with more than 155
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INDIANAPOLIS — The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the following new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Terms expire June 30, 2022: David Lasco (Crown Point), representing business and industry Dr. Ronald Leach (Brazil), representing the medical profession Russ McQuaid (Greenwood), journalist with Fox 59 Mark
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Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced July 16 it has completed its purchase of Centaur Holdings for $1.7 billion. The transaction adds Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing and Casino in Shelbyville to Caesars’ properties across 13 states. Caesars operates the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond as well as the Horseshoe Southern Indiana,
More students are graduating from Indiana colleges than ever before. That’s according to the 2018 College Completion Report released July 16 by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Additionally, on-time college completion rates are improving across all four and two-year public campuses statewide, and extended graduation rates are increasing at most Indiana public campuses. “It
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Being prepared for the unexpected may be the best way to give your family peace of mind. Kevin McNamara, an attorney with Eichhorn and Eichhorn Attorneys at Law, with offices in Hammond, Mishawaka and Indianapolis, will give a free presentation on legal planning, addressing how someone can protect their family, business and assets. McMamara will
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The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is accepting public comment on the draft changes to the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through Aug. 13. NIRPC’s TIP is a short-range financial and spending plan on how to use federal transportation funding. These dollars can be used for highway, transit, and non-motorized transportation projects. NIRPC’s TIP is
A program launched by the University of Notre Dame in its first year has successfully helped 27 new businesses get off the ground. Notre Dame’s (Innovation, Derisking and Enterprise Acceleration) IDEA Center had an initial goal of creating 16 faculty and student startup companies between July 2017 and June 2018. Before the program, the university
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