MERRILLVILLE – The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has added NiSource Inc. to its list. It is one of two North American natural gas companies included in the listing. Last year, NiSource reported a 40 percent shareholder return and $1.13 billion in capital investment. In addition, the company also was working on a $550 million desulfurization […]
INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, has been named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association. Espich was recognized for his 40 years of service in the Indiana House of Representatives, where is currently is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and the State Budget Committee. In 1972, Espich
LAPORTE – Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana will host its first fall 5K on Nov. 10 at Crichfield Elementary School. The emphasis is on finishing the race. The event starts at 10 a.m. and the 3.1 mile route will be through the residential roads behind Crichfield School. Register online at www.gotrofnwi.com and at
MUNSTER – Calumet Harley-Davidson is hosting the local HOG Chapter in an event to raise money for the Community Cancer Research Foundation. “Save Second Base” Ride and Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at the dealership at 10350 Calumet Ave. Registration for the 70-mile ride is 9 a.m. and the ride begins at 10:30
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital will hold a memorial service to remember children at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in the family chapel on the hospital’s first floor. The event is free and open to families wishing to honor the memory of their children who have passed away through miscarriage, stillbirth or other
Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly is pleased to announce the results of our 2012 reader’s top CEOs and Community Leaders. The five recipients this year include Daryl Pomranke, CEO of Citizens Financial Bank, and George Cressy, CEO of Grubb & Ellis/Cressy & Everett in South Bend. The three community leaders are James B. Dworkin, chancellor of
MISHAWAKA – Dickten Masch Plastics has acquired Nyloncraft Inc. of Mishawaka. Nyloncraft will become a subsidiary of Dickten Masch Plastics. The Wisconsin company also has operations in Nashotah, Wis., Ankeny, Iowa, and Monterrey, Mexico. With the addition of Nyloncraft and its operations in Mishawaka and Jonesville, Mich., the combined company will have more than 800
SOUTH BEND – Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP has announced the addition of two attorneys, Greta Roemer Lewis and Michael J. Hays. Both have been admitted by State Bar of Michigan to practice law in Michigan. Lewis is an estate and trust attorney and has been practicing law in Indiana since 1989. Hays practices in the
LAPORTE – LaPorte Cinema has closed after opening in 2009. The three-screen movie theater was operated by Neal O’Connor, who came on board earlier this year after acquiring the business from Cinemajestic. O’Connor said a lack of customers led to the closing. He added that by living in California he was not able to pay
(INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 19, 2012) Heartland Truly Moving Pictures announced the 118 films selected to be screened at this year’s Heartland Film Festival. The films once again demonstrate Heartland’s commitment to bring inspiring films – and filmmakers – to Indianapolis for its 10-day festival. Heartland will award more than $135,000 in cash prizes to this year’s
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