How can we enhance it, and what happens if we don’t? by Leigh Morris I’ve been exploring the changing nature of the interaction between the public and private sectors at the community and regional levels, and I’ve come to four conclusions: Effective interaction between the public sector and the private sector has never been more […]
There’s nothing quite like the holiday season. It’s the time of year when we show our thanks to all those people–significant others, family, friends, colleagues and employees–who make our lives more enjoyable and a little easier. Some people thrive on the challenge of getting everyone on their list the “perfect” gift, while others go blank
GARY – Majestic Star Casino & Hotel in Gary has announced it will cut 80 jobs due to what it says are changes in its organization due to the economy. The casino and hotel will have 1,344 employees after the changes. In a prepared statement, the casino said economic softness in the region and seasonal
EAST CHICAGO – Steelmaker ArcelorMittal has announced that it is cutting the hours of some workers at its bar mill in East Chicago. Some 155 workers at Indiana Harbor Long Carbon will operate on a 32-hour work week for the foreseeable future. The reduction affects workers who have been with the company for less than
SOUTH BEND – New Energy Corp., which operates an ethanol refinery on South Bend’s far south side, announced it will idle the facility for the winter, putting 40 people out of work. The reason for the decision was the economy, said President Russ Abarr. “We’ve been looking at what we can do and trying to
GARY – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson has been named a 2012 Newsmaker by the Chicago Defender. For 107 years, the Chicago Defender has been a key voice for African Americans in Chicago and across the country. “I am deeply humbled to receive this award and have a dedicated team known as Team Gary to tank for
PORTAGE – Mark Maassel, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, has been named an Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Maassel was cited for his work in supporting the Indiana Vision 2025 to boost economic development across Indiana. “Gaining statewide support for Indiana Vision 2025 is critical to bringing the
CROWN POINT – Kiemle-Hankins, an industrial repair and maintenance business based in Gary will soon move to a larger location at 1011 E. Summit St. in Crown Point. President Tim Martindale said the move will be completed in February, once $2 million in improvements and upgrades are made in the building. Currently, Kiemle-Hankins has 30
SOUTH BEND – Two South Bend accounting firms, David P. Aranowski and Warner Jones & Co. have merged to create Aranowski & Co. Both firms operate from the River Place Professional Center and will continue to operate there. Aranowski will be managing partner of the firm. He and his brother, Jim, along with Joe Warner
CROWN POINT – Marci Crozier has been named Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Crozier has spent 30 years working at Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness in Schererville and is the regional director of marketing and sales. After chronicling her nearly 80-pound weight loss on the popular NBC television show, “The Biggest
