LAPORTE – Camp Summit Boot Camp recently partnered with Indiana first lady Cheri Daniels in the Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers Food Drive. Staff at the boot camp contributed 185 food items. The items were donated to Good Shepherd Food Pantry in LaPorte, which will distribute it to families in the area. The pantry serves about 400 […]
Wide variety of events and conferences slated for 2012. by Shari Held Despite the slower than expected economic growth that has continued to put a damper on business meetings, events and conferences, Northwest Indiana has continued to hold its own. “The SMERF (sports, military, education, religious and fraternal) market in Northwest Indiana has sustained even
GARY – Gary Jet Center at Gary/Chicago International Airport has opened a new $5 million, 40,000-square-foot hangar. The hangar was designed by the Lee Co., which has applied for LEED designation for the building, which would certify it as a green project and environmentally friendly. Jet Center owner Wil Davis said the new hangar was
PORTAGE – John Swanson, the executive director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission since 2004, has announced he will step down from that position at the end of the year. Swanson was previously head of the Northeastern Illinois Regional Planning Commission for 30 years before taking over the position in Northwest Indiana. NIRPC is
DYER – Two Franciscan St. Margaret Health physicians have received St. Luke awards, which are given on behalf of nurses from both the Dyer and Hammond campuses to honor excellence in service to patients and staff. Dr. Navin Kumar, a gastroenterology/internal medicine specialist, receive the award for the Hammond campus, and Dr. Urmi Kalokhe, a
GARY – Indiana University Northwest and the Indiana High Speed Rail Association have partnered to provide IUN students an opportunity to take on a real client with real needs. Business students at IUN along with students in the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, will conduct research for IHSRA and produce a feasibility report for
SOUTH BEND – The fourth annual River Bend Film Festival will be April 11-14 at three locations in South Bend. The event is sponsored by Mid America Filmmakers and Downtown South Bend through a grant from Indiana Arts. The kick-off screening is from 7 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at Merriman’s Playhouse, 1211
VALPARAISO – Anton Insurance Agency Inc. has been honored by Erie Insurance with the Founders’ Award. It is presented as a measure of quality agency performance in auto and property production and service to customers. Anton Insurance Agency has offices in Valparaiso and Chesterton and offers a full line of property/casualty insurance including auto and
WHITING – Justin Huisman has been named manager of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen. The team will begin its inaugural season in the Midwest Collegiate League this summer. Huisman is a former pitcher for the Kansas City Royals and is a graduate of Purdue University Calumet. He began his collegiate career at the University of Mississippi
SOUTH BEND – Patrick Ryan has been named chief executive officer of Press Ganey Associates in South Bend. Ryan, a 30-year healthcare veteran, is also purchasing a minority stake in the company. Most recently, he was chairman and CEO at The Broadlane Group in Dallas. Press Ganey provides services to hospitals, medical practices, home care
