SOUTH BEND – Memorial Hospital’s “Diabeticos Saludables: Sweet Success in the Fight Against Diabetes,” is among 10 programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Service Awards. Diabeticos Saludables is a program of Memorial’s Community Health Enhancement division. It is a multifaceted, culturally appropriate, education and case management program […]
Here are the winners selected to recieve our “thank-you” gifts. The NWIBQ magazine team thanks everyone who took the time to complete this survey. Overnight at The Inn at Aberdeen Amanda Watson, Holladay Properties Chris Skoczylas, 1st Source Insurance Mindy Trzeciak, Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana Tim Ohlund, Heston Supper Club Dinner at Don Quijote
CROWN POINT – Shrine of Christ’s Passion has received a check for $16,724 from its first Golf Classic that was held last fall. The money supports the free admission program for the shrine. The Shrine is a journey through the Passion of Christ along a half-mile trail in St. John. It provides a prayerful environment
GARY – Gary/Chicago International Airport has announced that Hertz Rental Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car will operate at the terminal to serve Allegiant Air passengers. Each will pay the airport $180 a month along with 10 percent of their gross receipts. The car rental companies are committed to a one-year contract with the airport.
PORTER – Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has a $63 million impact in the region in 2010, according to information compiled by the National Park Service. That is the amount of money visitors to the park spent in the region. The National Park Service said the spending supported 658 jobs. In 2010, the park has 2.1
INDIANAPOLIS – Stephen A. Stitle will join the law firm of Krieg DeVault on May 1 as a partner. Most recently, he was regional chairman for PNC Bank Indiana. Stitle was with PNC Bank for 17 years and also was with National City Bank and spent 25 years as an executive with Eli Lilly. “We
WHITING – Oil City Stadium will be the home of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club that will begin play in June. The announcement was made by owners Don Popravak, former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle, and Mayor Joe Stahura. The Oilmen will be made up of top college players from around the country for
CHESTERTON – Kramer & Leonard Office Products has been named Company of the Year by United Way of Porter County. “It is with great pleasure that we were able to recognize Kramer & Leonard Inc. with this honor,” said Sharon A. Kish, president of United Way of Porter County. She thanks owners Greg and Mary
MICHIGAN CITY – KTR Corp., a manufacturer of power transmission components, will invest $1.6 million to upgrade its Michigan City operation on Anchor Road. The company will install new computer equipment and machinery, and upgrade its 42,000-square-foot warehouse and production plant. The German-based company, which has 43 employees, said the project should be completed in
MERRILLVILLE – Claudia Earls has been named division counsel for NIPSCO. Most recently, she was assistant general counsel. Earls will oversee legal support and regulatory matters for NIPSCO. She was involved in the recent electric rate case and represented the utility before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. She joined NIPSCO in 2010 after spending nine
