HAMMOND – Fifty-seven needy families in the Calumet area were recipients of a special Christmas through the Adopt-a-Family program supported by employees, volunteers, medical staff, executive and vendors of Franciscan St. Margaret Health. The program is in its 26th years and allows departments or groups of friends to adopt a needy family. Employees work with …
MUNSTER – Thomas F. Prisby, chairman and chief executive officer of CFS Bancorp, Inc., the parent of Citizens Financial Bank, has announced his retirement after 30 years with the institution. He will serve as chairman emeritus of the bank until Dec. 31, 2013. Prisby joined the bank in 1982 and was president and CEO until …
Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview with June Lyle, State Director for AARP Indiana on advocacy and issues facing baby boomers approaching retirement. Spotlight – Part One: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/12/122111_spotlight_cut1.mp3|titles=122111_spotlight_cut1] Spotlight – Part Two: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2011/12/122111_spotlight_cut2.mp3|titles=122111_spotlight_cut2]
INDIANAPOLIS – Christina M. Bennett, vice president of meetings and events for the Indiana Bankers Association, has been named 2011 Association Professional of the Year by the Indiana Society for Association Executives. Bennett joined the IBA in 1990 and is responsible for the organizations largest events, including its Mega Conference, annual convention, legislative reception and …
HOBART – Boyd Construction Co. has been recognized by the Indianapolis Historical Society with its Centennial Business Award. The award recognizes the business for 100 years of operation. Boyd Construction was founded in 1911 by Vincent R. Boyd Sr. The business today is owned by Richard Boyd, William C. Boyd and Robert W. Boyd. The …
GARY – Linda Delunas has been named the new director of the School of Nursing at Indiana University Northwest. She will continue as associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Delunas, of St. John, has been with IUN since 1984. As director of the School of Nursing, she will supervise a staff …
GARY – A $250 million expansion of the Indiana Toll Road through Gary has been completed. The project added a third lane in both directions for the five-mile stretch between Gary and Lake Station. Since 2006 when the Toll Road Concession Co. took over operations of the Indiana Toll Road in a $3.8 billion lease …
GARY – Gary Chicago International Airport has announced that starting Feb. 15, twice weekly round trip passenger service will begin to the Sanford Orlando International Airport in Florida through Allegiant Airlines. The passenger service is the first at the airport since 2007 when Sky Value USA filed bankruptcy. Previously, passenger service was available at Gary …
SOUTH BEND – Shannon Clifton of Gibson Insurance Group in South Bend has been awarded the Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation from the Insurance Institute of America. The designation requires the completion of a series of courses and a national examination covering property and liability insurance principles, personal and commercial insurance, insurance policy analysis …
INDIANAPOLIS – Heartland Truly Moving Pictures has released its Top 10 Truly Moving Picture Award-winning films of 2011. Disney’s The Help claims the No. 1 spot, followed by Sarah’s Key and Beginners. Dolphin Tale and The Muppets rounded out the list of top films that inspire, educate and engage audiences of all ages. “Compiling this …
