WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center has been awarded $13.79 million in federal funding over the next five years to serve the competitive needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers in Indiana. The funding, which quadruples the size of the center, allows for a dramatically increased presence in critical manufacturing areas across the […]

Theatre at the Center is bringing back 1965 rhapsody this spring with the thrilling new doo-wop musical, The Signal, on Saturday, April 4 at 4 and 8 p.m. A harmonious blend of classic songs and interactive dance numbers, The Signal recounts the stories of legendary artists who have become influential icons, while recapturing the soundtrack

INDIANAPOLIS — The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: PNC) has announced the appointment of Patricia Gamble-Moore to market manager for Community Development Banking in Indiana. In her position, Gamble-Moore is responsible is responsible for developing relationships and growing community development loans, investments and services that meet the needs of our low and moderate income

The Pfeil Innovation Center’s flagship program, the “Innovation Leadership Immersion,” is an experience that builds a competency and culture of innovation and leaves each participant inspired to innovate in their own organization and to stimulate conversations to better our community, their business’ and their own personal growth. Each 2-day “Innovation Leadership Immersion” experience is $150

MUNSTER — Peoples Bank, and its holding company Northwest Indiana Bancorp, announced the promotion of Benjamin Bochnowski to president and chief operating officer of the locally managed, independent community bank and the Bancorp. With unanimous approval by the Board of Directors, Bochnowski fills the president position formerly held by Joel Gorelick who retired in 2013. 

PORTER — A new study shows the tourism industry in Porter County is growing 5.5 percent annually and now contributes more than $386 million to the county’s economy each year. The study, titled “Economic Impact of Porter County’s Tourism and Travel Industry – 2011 and 2013, by Certec, Inc.,” shows that direct spending by tourists

Offering $122,000 in cash prizes and playing host to filmmakers from all over the world, the Heartland Film Festival (an Academy Award-qualifying festival within the Live Action Short Subject category) is now accepting film submissions. Early bird deadline is April 3. Prize categories and cash awards include: Best Narrative Feature $45,000 total award Best Documentary

Porter Health Care System welcomes Melissa Wilson, MSN, RN, CNS, FNP-BC, to the hospital’s network, Porter Physician Group. Wilson joins Drs. Pravin Gupta, Mark Ritter, and Angela Wheeler in practice at Porter Physician Group Coffee Creek, located at 2202 Kelle Drive in Chesterton. Wilson is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and received

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Schools All-City Honor Choir returns in 2015 through a partnership with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the state’s largest chorus. Following auditions in late 2014, the All-City Honor Choir includes a roster of 46 high school students representing Arsenal Technical High School, Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts and

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Indiana State Senator Sue Landske. “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Indiana State Senator Sue Landske. A true public servant in every way, Sue focused on serving others—from her service in the military