GARY – Representatives of Gary Chicago International Airport, the Canadian National Railway Co. and the Regional Development Authority, along with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, announced a deal has been reached with CN that will allow runway expansion to move ahead. “I am extremely excited today,” said Freeman-Wilson. “We are one step closer to the completion […]
SOUTH BEND – Dr. Wahaj Mustafa Zaidi has joined Memorial Children’s Hospital in South Bend as a pediatric gastroenterologist. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the State University of New York at Syracuse College of Medicine and received his fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology from the University of Rochester Medical Center-Strong Memorial Hospital. Zaidi is
SOUTH BEND – Investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has named 1st Source Bank of South Bend and Horizon Bank of Michigan City to its Honor Roll for superior performance. The two banks were among 45 banks in the country named to the honor roll for meeting financial performance standards. The honor roll is
SOUTH BEND – Executive Forums, in conjunction with insurance company Gibson and law firm Jones Obenchain LLP, is bringing nationally renowned speaker Chuck Underwood to South Bend for an event on Generational Strategy. The event will feature an in-depth look at generational considerations and key tools to make them a permanent filter in business planning,
CHESTERTON – The Crisis Center’s 17th annual Wine Fest, Live & Silent Auction will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Sand Creek Country Club. The event, “Northwest Indiana’s Biggest Night,” benefits the Crisis Center’s intervention and prevention programs for children, adults and families. Its services include the Safe Place outreach program;
With millions of sufferers, chronic pain gets increasing attention. by Kathy McKimmie About 116 million adults in this country experience chronic pain, which costs between $560 billion and $635 billion annually in medical expenses and associated economic costs including lost wages and productivity, according to a report issued in June by the Institute of Medicine
Law guarantees veterans a place back on the “escalator.” The return of our soldiers from Iraq refocuses attention on the re-employment rights of employees who were called into active duty. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects employees who are called into active duty. One provision – the escalator concept – is
SOUTH BEND – Rodney Miller has joined Schafer Gear Works Inc. as manufacturing engineer. He will be responsible for engineering support for all gear manufacturing processes. Previously Miller worked as a manufacturing engineer at B&J Medical in Kendallville, Ind. “Rodney brings a strong manufacturing background to Schafer Gear and will be a valuable asset in
SOUTH BEND – Jeffery Basham has joined Schafer Gear Works Inc. as advanced manufacturing engineer. He is responsible for all advanced planning of new parts. Bashm has 18 years of experience in manufacturing and previously worked as a machining manager and programming engineer. “We are excited to have Jeff join our team,” said Paresh Shah,
CHESTERTON – Sand Creek Country Club has named Kyle Lundy as its director of golf operations. Previously, he was head golf professional at Harrison Lake Country Clubs in Kokomo. Lundy replaces Clayton Friend, who resigned last year. He is a graduate of Purdue University and is a member of the PGA of America and has
