FAIR OAKS – Select Milk Producers plans to introduce a series of new beverages featuring milk produced by Fair Oaks Dairy. Steve Jones, CEO of Select Milk Producers, said the first product will be Athletes HoneyMilk, which will be sold in area supermarkets, including Strack & Van Til and Chicago-area Walmarts. Jones is a former […]
HAMMOND – The South Shore CVA has unveiled a new web site. It uses the latest technological features that provide users with an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-use format. “The South Shore has had this untapped source of art that we felt deserved to be showcased. It’s something unique to our area,” said Speros Batistatos, president
SCHERERVILLE – The Illiana Vegetable Growers will hold a workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Tiebel’s Restaurant at U.S. 30 and U.S. 41. The workshop offers commercial vegetable growers and farmers a chance to learn the latest about pest management, production methods and other topics. The workshop is sponsored by
INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Miles, chair of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, joined Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Allison Melangton, president and chief executive officer of the Host Committee, and Rick Fuson, volunteer co-chair of the Super Bowl Village committee, just before Christmas to share preparations for Super Bowl XLVI and unveil details about activities
MISHAWAKA – University Park Mall in Mishawaka has added two charging stations for electric cars. Shoppers will be able to charge their cars while they shop. The mall, owned by Simon Property Group, plans to install charging stations at several of its properties. Shoppers who use the charging stations will be able to fully charge
MERRILLVILLE – The Board of Zoning Appeals in Merrillville has granted a variance that will allow Modern Forge Co. to build a 65-foot tall addition onto its existing building. The building height is needed in order to house equipment. The addition will house the company’s forging machinery. Construction is expected to begin in the spring
HAMLET – IU Health LaPorte VNA Services has opened an office at 5595 County Road 600 North in Hamlet. VNA Skilled HomeCare and Private Duty Services allows people to recuperate at home or in an assisted living residence instead of a long hospital stay or nursing home. Nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven
Our annual reader nominations honoring business and community leaders. Leadership is difficult to quantify. Either it exists in an organization or it doesn’t. Successful companies and organizations have it, and in an economy that’s been as difficult as this one has been for the past two years, good leadership has proven to be a valuable
SOUTH BEND – St. Mary’s College has announced that seniors Amanda Lester and Melissa Jackson have been named Orr Fellows. Lester is from Houston, Texas, and Jackson is from Gloucester City, N.J. The Governor Bob Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship provides an opportunity to soon-to-be college graduate. About 25 fellows are selected each year for an
HIGHLAND – A Pop-Up Gallery will be held in downtown Highland from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 2645 Main St., Suite C. The event is sponsored by Highland Main Street. Pop-Up Gallery is a concept to introduce art to the community, showcase available properties and create a networking event. The artists
