VALPARAISO – Century 21 Alliance Group has received the Century 21 Quality Service Office award for its commitment to providing quality customer service to its clients. “Receiving this award is a great honor and a testament to the focus and attention we commit to our clients in ensuring that they understand each and every step […]
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SOUTH BEND – Memorial Hospital & Health System has contracted with FairWarning Inc. of Clearwater, Fla., to conduct a proactive privacy audit of its system. The audit will help the hospital comply with federal regulatory mandates, protect patient privacy and provide a secure foundation for the uninterrupted growth of electronic health records. “After an extensive
MERRILLVILLE – Gariup Construction Co. Inc. was honored recently with a 2012 Appreciation Award from the Indiana Plan of Northern Indiana for the significant efforts that Gariup has made to support the Indiana Plan’s mission to increase female and minority participation in the construction industry. The award was presented at the International Brotherhood of Electrical
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Corp. and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation have formed a partnership, said Charles Weaver, executive director of the Starke County foundation. “We have seen several models of how to do things over the last several years, but the one that we currently all seem to
SOUTH BEND – The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County was named Outstanding Indiana Chamber of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association. The award recognizes organizational excellence in chambers of commerce and is based on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s accreditation process for local chambers. It highlights accomplishments in the areas of
SOUTH BEND – A tourism initiative in St. Joseph County is awarding 18 events and organizations with $75,000 in grants to help with marketing efforts for 2012. “I’m very happy we were able to spread the money to 18 different events, programs and organizations – and especially gratified to see so many applicants recognizing the
ST. CATHARINE’S, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. has predicted that cargo shipments will rise by about 3 percent to 38.6 million tons in 2012. The announcement came on the opening of 2012 shipping season. Canadian and international carriers are building new vessels for use this shipping season. Collister Johnson Jr., administrator of
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central for the sixth consecutive year has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service in recognition of its students and their commitment to bettering their communities through community service and service learning. The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll recognizes higher education
How personnel companies help employers navigate the road ahead. by Steve Kaelble “It’s kind of an industry trademark that we’re canaries in the coal mine,” Mirko Marich, managing partner of Staff Source in Hammond, says of the staffing and employment services industry. “We were seeing the downturn in the economy well before most other industries.”
MUNSTER – Community Hospital has been included among a select group of U.S. hospitals according to HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization. For the fifth consecutive year, it included Community Hospital as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals. The rating is based on clinical outcomes. “We’re proud of our staff and their efforts that have
