LAPORTE – When Family Nurse Practitioner Kimberley Mendez received her Master’s of Science in Nursing with a family practice specialty, she started looking for a place to practice to fit her philosophy of what medicine should be. She found it in North Judson, where she will share office space with Dr. Curtis Bejes, as part […]
MISHAWAKA – Mark Murray, president and CEO at Center for Hospice Care, has announced the hiring Amber Burger as CHC’s third full-time medical director. Burger is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and has completed a one-year Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Ohio State University Medical Center. She has experience in the
KNOX – Teresa Sickmiller is the new clinical dietician at Indiana University Health Starke Hospital. In the 20 years she has been in the field, Sickmiller has seen the effects of obesity and diabetes. “I’m really worried if these two, one a condition and the other a disease, are not brought under control we are
EAST CHICAGO – Ameristar Casinos, which operates a casino and hotel in East Chicago, has been acquired by Pinnacle Entertainment of Las Vegas. The deal is worth $869 million. Part of the deal calls for Pinnacle to take over $1.9 billion in Ameristar debt. Once complete, Pinnacle will operate 17 hotels and casinos in the
GARY – The Regional Development Authority is working with Gary officials to help finance the demolition of the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown. The 300-room hotel, which has been closed for 25 years, has become an eyesore. Demolition would about $1.3 million according to Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. Freeman-Wilson said demolition would open up new possibilities
MICHIGAN CITY – The former Michigan City Economic Development Corp. has changed its name to Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana to more accurately describe the corporation’s mission while also better explaining the region’s geographical assets. “We didn’t want to change our focus from economic development, but instead we wanted to refresh our image while
WEST LAFAYETTE – Experts from Purdue University will be among presenters at the 2013 Indiana Green Expo, which will feature a variety of workshops, sessions and exhibits for horticulture, turf science and business professionals. The conference and trade show will be held Jan. 9 to 11 at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis.
MERRILLVILLE – Advanced Imaging Solutions, a marketplace leader in managed print services, copiers, printers, and managed IT services has purchased Pinnacle of Indiana, a Microsoft Certified Partner and one of the top managed information technology service providers in the Midwest. Together, they will serve over 3,000 customers concentrated in Northern Indiana and Central and South
Glass company opens the (steel) door to long-term success. by Steve Kaelble “There are still a lot of people in Northwest Indiana who know Lazzaro as just a glass company,” says Joel Putz, president of The Lazzaro Companies in Merrillville. Yes, roughly a third of the business still involves glass, but much has changed since
It’s not easy assessing job applicants’ technology know-how. by Keith Kirkpatrick Robert needed his next hire to be solid in technology. When he interviewed Angela, he asked, “How good are you with computers?” She responded, “Great,” and explained that she had shot a few videos and posted them on YouTube. Besides, she had the usual
