LAKEVILLE – Dr. Kenya Martinez has joined the Memorial Medical Group’s practice in Lakeville. Martinez, who is from the St. Joseph County area, received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She is a second generation caring for the community, following her father, an area veterinarian. Martinez received her undergraduate degree from Indiana …
CROWN POINT – Tiffany Bley has joined Diversified Marketing Strategies Inc. as director of communications. She will be in charges of all facets of public relations and writing for the agency. Previously, Bley was event coordinator and director of the European Market with Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce. She also has worked as a marketing assistant …
Around The Region Here are a few bits of business news about what’s happened in Northwest Indiana the past three months. ACCOUNTING Legacy Professionals LLP has announced it is moving from its Munster office to a new location on Indianapolis Boulevard in Schererville. … James G. Conklin III of Jurgonski & Fredlake CPAs of South …
VALPARAISO – The Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Porter Health Systems has begun using a new treatment option for patients with peripheral artery disease. Laser atherectomy uses a cool laser that vaporizes blockages inside the artery to restore blood flow, said cardiology Sandeep Sehgal. PAD is caused by arteriosclerosis, also known as hardening of the …
HIGHLAND – The second United Way Success by 6 Born Learning Trail in Lake County has opened. This trail is in Wicker Park and encourages children to learn through fun and meaningful activities. The interactive trail contains signs with instructions for games that parents can play with their child to turn a regular walk through …
MICHIGAN CITY – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital will hold its 10th annual Women’s Fair from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino. Vendors are being sought for the fair. For information, call Shellie Kermin at (219) 326-2516 or e-mail skermin@iuhealth.org. Last year, the Women’s Fair …
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company for Peoples Bank, has declared a third quarter dividend of 15 cents a share. It will be paid Oct. 7 to shareholders of record on Sept. 30. The company’s over-the-counter stock is trades under the symbol NWIN.OB. Peoples has 11 banking offices in Lake and Porter counties. …
MICHIGAN CITY – Horizon Bancorp, the parent of Horizon Bank, has announced it will increase the money it makes available for small business loans over the next two years. Horizon has received $12.5 million as its share of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Horizon had purchased preferred shares in the program that …
LAPORTE – The Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital is looking for volunteers to assist hospice patients and families in LaPorte County. Interested volunteers should sign up for 10 to 12 hours of trainings on Friday, Sept. 16, at the VNA office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 20, …
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central is now offering a graduate certificate in economic development. It meets the needs of area economic development professionals interested in participating in economic development activities. Classes are 2 to 5:50 p.m. over a 10-week session starting Sept. 12 and ending in May 2012. Registration is $499 for separate sessions …
