HAMMOND – Mass. Electric Construction Co. of Irving, Texas, has donated $52,000 to Purdue University Calumet to support its construction management and engineering technologies program. MEC has employed several Purdue Calumet graduates. It is one of the nation’s largest electrical contractors. The donation will be used to enhance a Purdue Calumet Construction Management and Engineering […]
GARY – The Gary SouthShore RailCats have named Kevin Spudic as president and general manager. The RailCats are a member of the independent American Association. Spudic is a native of Highland and a graduate of Valparaiso University. He has previously worked for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire and the Chicago Enforcers. He also previously
SOUTH BEND – Memorial Home Care has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, meaning it is among the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. HomeCare Elite is in its sixth year of identifying the top 25 percent of agencies based on an analysis of some 10,000 agencies nationwide. The top performers are
GARY – The Indiana Gaming Commission has approved the transfer of ownership of Majestic Star Casino in Gary to Wayzata Corp. of Minnesota. Wayzata was a creditor of Majestic Star when it was owned by the late Don Barden. Majestic Star has been in bankruptcy. The commission said that although there were several creditors owed
Politics could hinder nation’s recovery, local economists warn. by Michael Puente The presidential election is one year away and potential Republican candidates are already jockeying to be the party’s nominee, each coming up with a plan for the nation’s economic recovery. Most suggest cutting spending, slashing taxes and reducing government regulations as the answers to
Relatively new words in this region, and they’re working wonders. Words you might not have put together in the same sentence 10 years ago to describe our region are now becoming synonymous with local leaders in Lake County. Today we have scores of collaborative efforts in the region that are working examples of cooperation in
SOUTH BEND – The Tire Rack has announced plans to build a 130,000-square-foot addition to its warehouse in South Bend. The project is expected to cost $3.8 million. Tire Rack currently occupies 532,000 square feet of warehouse and office space on the west side of the city along the Indiana Toll Road. The family-owned company
PORTAGE – The Northwest Indiana Contractors Association has elected officers for 2012. They are Mark Grimmer of Grimmer Construction, president; Bill Rathjen of Pangere Corp., vice president; and Tim Larson of Larson-Danielson Construction, secretary-treasurer. “NWICA negotiates labor agreements on behalf of more than 500 contractors throughout the region and the experience that these three gentlemen
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Insurance has been named one of the top 100 banks in insurance by the Who’s Who in Bank Insurance, published by the Bank Insurance Market Research Group. Selection was based on revenue for fiscal 2010. 1st Source ranked 75th, 11 places from the previous year. “It has been a tough
HAMMOND – Dr. Ann K. Williams has received the Gratitude Award from the Catherine McAuley Clinic board of directors. Williams is an ophthalmologist at the Williams Eye Institute in Hammond. It is part of the Franciscan Alliance. “You are a delight and I wish there were more Dr. Williamses. We are very proud of you;
