Who says you need years of experience before making a mark in the world? These idea people are getting an early start. by Rick A. Richards The idea for the “next big thing” can come from anywhere but a lot of times it’s frustration that leads to inspiration. That’s the case for John Rocha, who […]
HAMMOND – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center has announced it is making a business adviser available at the Hammond INnovation Center. Business adviser Bill Gregory will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Center, 5209 Hohman Ave. To make an appointment,
CROWN POINT – The Crown Point Youth Baseball Ladies Auxiliary has announced it will hold a 5K race to benefit the Crown Point Cal Ripken Youth Baseball league on Saturday, June 9. It will begin at 8 a.m. at the Crown Point Youth Baseball Fields. T&H Timing will conduct the 5K. The cost is $20
NEW YORK – Chief Executive magazine has come out with its rankings for the best and worst states for business and Indiana ranks fifth best in the country for business. The annual survey of 650 CEOs looks at regulations, tax policies, workforce quality, educational resources, quality of living and infrastructure. The top five states are
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Physicians has announced new hours for its After Hours Care and the Pediatric Care offices. After Hours Care hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Pediatric Care hours are 8:30 a.m. to p.m. Monday
PORTAGE – The City of Portage is in the running for a $25,000 price and a chance to be featured on the World Fishing Network if residents and supporters vote for it as the Ultimate Fishing Town. Indiana Dunes Tourism nominated Portage. “Portage has marina access to sport fishing on Lake Michigan, as well as
WINAMAC – BraunTaxi has entered the taxi market and will be able to serve the handicap-accessible market across the country. The Braun Corp. is adapting the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan as well as the Toyota Sienna for taxi use. Soon, the company will be retrofitting the Nissan NV200, which will be
BRIDGMAN, Mich. – The Unit 2 reactor at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant has been returned to service following a refueling process that began in March. During the shutdown, American Electric Power Co., which operates the nuclear facility on Lake Michigan, installed new transformers and conducted routine maintenance. The Cook Nuclear Plant is just
MERRILLVILLE – NiSource Inc., the parent company for Northern Indiana Public Service Co., has announced first quarter net income of $193.4 million, down 7.7 percent from $209.5 million last year. The decline was attributed to unseasonably warm weather during the first quarter. Residential gas use was down 23.5 percent, corresponding to 23 percent warmer than
MERRILLVILLE – Centier Bank has announced net income in the first quarter of $5.7 million, up from $2.8 million one year ago. The bank reported $2.15 billion in assets, up 4.4 percent from last year. Centier also announced $2 million was set aside in the first quarter to cover loan losses, compared with $6 million
