RENSSELAER – Carpenter Creek Cellars, the newest winery in Indiana, has opened in Jasper County. The winery is on Jordan Road between Remington and Rensselaer. Carpenter Creek has been a two-year project. It opened with six wines ranging from dry to sweet. The production team uses grapes sourced from around the Midwest. “We don’t want […]
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor James B. Dworkin has been presented with the Ned E. Kalb Leadership Award, an honor co-sponsored by the Purdue Extension Office of LaPorte County and Leadership LaPorte County, two organizations that Ned Kalb impacted. The award is presented annually to recognize a quiet, behind-the-scenes leader in LaPorte County.
SOUTH BEND – Nicole Fallowfield has earned the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) designation from the National Wellness Institute. The designation requires strong academic preparation with a minimum of bachelor’s degree in wellness and/or health related specialty, professional competency in wellness programming, and commitment to continuing education and professional development. Recipients must have at least
MICHIGAN CITY – Purdue Extension’s Growing Stronger is coming to the Michigan City Senior Center. This eight-week fitness program is free. There will be fellowship, healthy snacks, and the opportunity to practice the exercises with Allison Goshorn, Purdue Extension Educator and certified program leader. The program begins Thursday, April 18, and meets on Tuesdays and
BURNS HARBOR – ArcelorMittal USA, along with top companies and organizations across the country, continues to lead the way toward a more energy efficient future through participation in ENERGY STAR. In recognition of its achievements in energy efficiency, ArcelorMittal USA, which has local facilities in East Chicago and Burns Harbor, earned the 2013 ENERGY STAR
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank has been named to Bank Director Magazine’s ‘Nifty Fifty’ list of high performing banks. 1st Source is 24th on the list which ranks the top 50 best users of capital based on profitability and capital strength. 1st Source ranked higher on the ‘Nifty Fifty’ list than any other bank
VALPARAISO – Porter Regional Hospital has announced the certification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) recover faster and improve their quality of life. Porter’s program includes exercise, education,
MERRILLVILLE – The second annual Leaders as Heroes 2013 South Shore Leadership Awards will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30 in Merrillville. The event is sponsored by Leadership Northwest Indiana and will recognize some of the region’s top leaders. Tickets are $60 for open seated or
MERRILLVILLE – The Gerald I Lamkin Innovation and Entrepreneur Center and the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, based at Ivy Tech Community College, will hold “Idea Ingine Ivent 2013 at 5:30 p.m. on April 18 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Among the speakers are Eric Diamond of Green Farms Agronomics and Mycology in Valparaiso;
Protecting your device and your data, too. by Allyson Kazmucha Almost every business user carries a smartphone these days. As technology progresses, so does the amount of data that’s stored on your iPhone, iPad, or any other smartphone or tablet. While everyone always hopes to never face a day his or her device is stolen,
