SOUTH BEND — Beacon Health System and Project Lead The Way (PLTW), the nation’s leading provider of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs, announced a grant partnership this week as part of the recently announced five-county regional initiative with the Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth (CPEG). The $150,000 grant from Beacon Health System will […]
LA PORTE — Indiana University Health urges area residents to take action toward prevention through discounted cardiovascular screenings for adults and students in La Porte, Marshall and Starke counties in the coming months. Upcoming Heart Cart visits include the following Thursdays: *April 3 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am at IU Health Medical Offices at
Indiana manufacturers leading the way with cutting-edge products and processes. by Steve Kaelble “Somebody’s got to create wealth,” says Pat Kiely, president of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. Indiana’s manufacturing industry is doing plenty of that these days, and that’s a great thing for the state’s economy. Indeed, every state wants more manufacturing jobs, but few
WESTVILLE — The Purdue University North Central College of Business announces the appointment of Dr. R. Derek Bjonback, associate professor of Economics to Director of The Center for Economic Development and Research (CEDaR). Bjonback will be responsible for connecting and collaborating with local economic development entities in their efforts to improve the region through CEDaR,
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VALPARAISO — Porter-Starke Services, a licensed community mental health center for adults, families, adolescents and children with mental health or substance abuse issues, will be presented with a Best Practices Honor from the American Psychological Association (APA) at the annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony to be held on March 8, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Listen to “Spotlight Indianapolis” radio segment about the legalization of marijuana in Indiana for medicinal usage. Spotlight – Part One: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Spotlight-1-3-16.mp3] Spotlight – Part Two: [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Spotlight-2-3-16.mp3]
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HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet’s fifth annual Faculty Lecture will feature longtime Professor of History Saul Lerner discussing inequality in America as a partisan and dividing political issue. The campus presentation is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 18 in Alumni Hall of the Student Union & Library. Titled “Inequality in Modern America: Causes, Consequences, and
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PORTAGE — Jill E. Ritchie, Northwest Indiana Forum Board Chair, announced today that Heather Ennis will be the new President and CEO of the regional economic development organization. Ennis, the first woman to lead the group, will take the helm in early April. “Heather brings an excellent set of skills to the position,” said Ritchie.
