INDIANAPOLIS – Marci Crozier has been named Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Crozier is part of the Wellness Council of Indiana and works at Franciscan Omni Health and Fitness in Schererville. After chronicling her nearly 80-pound weight loss on the NBC television show “The Biggest Loser” Crozier began empowering others with […]
GARY – Methodist Hospitals’ Auxiliary recognized 137 volunteers for service of more than 38,000 hours. Ian McFadden, president and CEO, said “volunteers are the heart of Methodist Hospitals. They are there to lend a helping hand and offer a kind word, and we can never over estimate the lasting impression that they leave on our
SOUTH BEND – New Energy Corp., which operates an ethanol plant on South Bend’s far south side, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. New Energy opened in 1984 and has a capacity of 100 million gallons of ethanol a year. The plant has been for sale since 2011 and earlier this year announced the layoff
INDIANAPOLIS – A study done by Conexus Indiana and the Aviation Association of Indiana shows that airports in Lake and Porter counties contributed more than $144 million to the area economy. The study said that statewide, 69 airports employ more than 69,000 people and have a payroll of more than $4 billion In Lake and
GRIFFITH – Lake Area United Way is donating $5,000 to assist in the near and long-term relief efforts to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. “We’ve all been shocked and moved by the images and stories coming from the communities affected by Hurricane Sandy,” said Kay Nelson, director of environmental affairs for the Northwest Indiana Forum
SOUTH BEND – Waldemar Rosario has joined the pediatricians practicing at Navarre Pediatrics at Main Street. Rosario received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pediatric Hospital in San Juan. He also has practices in California and Florida. Navarre Pediatrics is part
INDIANAPOLIS – Ice Miller LLP has been named among the 2012 “50 Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers. Ice Miller was recognized for the firm’s continued attention to family friendly policies and business development initiatives. Carol Evans, president of Working Mother Media, said, “Nearly one-third of women lawyers are leaving
MERRILLVILLE – NiSource Inc., the parent company for Northern Indiana Public Service Co., has begun a program to build a pipeline of women leaders through national and regional leadership summits, a mentoring program, an employee affinity group and other program. The Building the NextGen: Women in Leadership initiative provides opportunities for women at NiSource to
Advances in medical technology improve outcomes, and careers, too. by Bob Kronemyer Whether it’s electromagnetic guidance to detect lung cancer or robotic-assisted surgery for removing a gallbladder, the region’s health care centers are committed to offering their patients the newest in clinically proven diagnostics and treatment. High-tech options are also fueling select job growth within
PORTER – Seven Peaks Water Parks, a Utah-based amusement company that acquired Splash Down Dunes last year, has begun a fund-raiser to benefit local schools. Seven Peaks is offering the Pass of All Passes, good at more than a dozen attractions. The pass is good at Seven Peaks facilities along with games for the Chicago
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