Candidates say jobs are the top priority–but how to create them? by Michael Puente In most general elections in Indiana, the race for governor would be the top attention getter in the field of candidates and races for state offices. But not this fall. The race for U.S. Senate between Republican Indiana State Treasurer Richard […]
LAKEVILLE – Robert “Bob” Newton, founder and owner of Hoosier Racing Tire, has died. He was 85 years old. Mr. Newton and his wife, Joyce, founded Hoosier Tire in 1957. Today, it is one of the largest manufacturers of racing tires in the world. Mr. Newton opened a factory in Plymouth in 1979 and the
SOUTH BEND – Press Ganey in South Bend has named Joe Greskoviak president. Most recently, Greskoviak was president of MedAssets. He is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago. Press Ganey helps health care organization measure patient experience. It has 600 employees.
MISHAWAKA – The Daughters of Penelope, a non-profit philanthropic organization, has opened a three-story senior, low-income apartment complex in Mishawaka. Forty of the 50 units in the building on South Merrifield have been leased. Pets are allowed; the complex does not allow smoking. Angela Magrames, a spokeswoman for Daughters of Penelope, said the investment in
SOUTH BEND – St. Mary’s College has received an $840,000 grant for scholarships to students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The grant is funded by $600,000 from the National Science Foundation and $240,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation. The grant will provide scholarships for up to 20 students enrolled at St. Mary’s beginning in
SOUTH BEND – Miguel Salazar has joined Gibson as a client executive in the employee benefits practice. He is responsible for new business opportunities and consulting with employers to provide an analysis of existing benefits program. Previously, Salazar was with Select Health Network, Community Health Alliance, Partners Health Plan and other agencies. Gibson is a
SOUTH BEND – Holladay Properties and an anonymous partner have acquired the 539,137 square foot AJ Wright building on South Bend’s west side. Holladay will operate the building and handle all leasing and sales. The building will be known as the Interstate 80 Commerce Center. Holladay, based in South Bend, also operates the Ameriplex at
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LAPORTE – The Pyrotechnics Guild convention held in LaPorte County in August pumped $3.5 million into the local economy, according to the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Of that amount, $1 million was tax revenue and another $800,000 in wages as a result of employment during the week-long event. PGI holds its annual meetings
GARY – Wright Alcorn has joined Methodist Hospitals as vice president of operations. Alcorn has experience in hospital and health system administration. He has been interim vice president of operations since Feb. 27. He will be responsible for Centers of Excellence, clinical ancillary departments including laboratory/radiology/imaging and outpatient diagnostics and the facilities, plant operations and
SOUTH BEND – U.S. News has ranked St. Mary’s College among the top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. St. Mary’s is 87th, up from 90th last year. St. Mary’s college’s strong graduation and retention rates are among the factors that contribute to its performance. According to the College’s Office of Institutional Research, of the
