MERRILLVILLE – Lakeshore PAWS puppies and dogs will be available for adoption from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phantom Fireworks in Merrillville on Saturday, June 25. In case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, June 26. All dogs up for adoption will be spayed or neutered, have current vaccinations (including rabies) […]
INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that the total loan amount guaranteed to Indiana small businesses for the first eight months of the fiscal year 2011 has exceeded all of 2010. On May 31, the amount approved for Indiana entrepreneurs was $352.8 million. On June 24 in the Westin Hotel Indianapolis, the
KNOX – Indiana University Health Starke Hospital will hold a child passenger safety certification court from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. The class is approved by the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration and offered through the Automobile Safety Program at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. The class is designed for police officers, firefighters, healthcare
Commit to exercise for a more productive workday. by Bob Kronemyer For busy executives who would like to commit to a regular fitness program but don’t feel they have the time, Thor Thordarson may be all the inspiration they need. As president and CEO of IU Health LaPorte Hospital, the 47-year-old Thordarson has been participating
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Northwest Indiana. Small business incubators dot the region’s landscape – from Valparaiso to Hammond, from Merrillville to South Bend. As the landscape for small business changes from traditional pursuits in manufacturing to high-tech ventures, new questions arise among entrepreneurs on how to ensure success. To help answer
WEST LAFAYETTE – Michael A. Brezinski has been named dean of International Programs at Purdue University. Most recently, he launched the Global Business Engagement Initiative to offer Purdue resources and expertise to Indiana communities and businesses interested in pursuing international economic development. “His ability to work well with alumni and friends overseas, especially in China
MICHIGAN CITY – PXLFIX, an all-in-one tech firm that specializes in iPod, iPad, iPhone and other smartphone repair, Web development, Web design and Mac-based IT consulting has opened in downtown Michigan City, says owner Allyson Kazmucha. The firm also provides public and private seminars to help individuals and companies maximize their technology. Its first seminar,
MUNSTER – Citizens Financial Bank has announced that two of its vice presidents were among the women honored in 11 categories at the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet at Avalon Manor. Theresa Mudd, vice president and regional manager, won the award for Up and Coming Woman of the Year in Financial Services. Rene
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank has announced the winners of its 13th annual Ernestine M. Raclin Community Leadership Awards. Five employees and five community volunteers who embody the spirit, values, energy and leadership of Ernestine M. Raclin, past chairman of 1st Source Bank, were selected. Two winners from Northwest Indiana were Jim Anton of
PORTER – The South Shore transit line operator said Wednesday it has launched a new website as part of a campaign to boost the number of leisure weekday riders to Chicago. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District is working with Valparaiso-based marketing firm AC Inc. to operate the new website which provides information on attractions and events
