Making a difference by pursuing new ideas. by Rick A. Richards Innovation starts as a spark of inspiration. And once the fire is lit, there is no putting it out. The idea that you can create something new or do something in a different way motivates innovators. It may take years before an idea blooms, […]
MUNSTER – A $60 million renovation of the 72-acre Lake Business Center has begun. Developer Mitch Simborg said the project includes 100,000 square feet of office space and 900,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and distribution space. A hotel and restaurants are planned for the site, along with medical service offices. The development in Munster
MERRILLVILLE – Legacy Environmental Services Inc. has announced an expansion of its service territory to the Fort Myers, Fla., area. The company, based at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana, is an environmental company that helps clients implement sustainability programs. Legacy’s clients include businesses, schools and government.
BLOOMINGTON – ArcelorMittal has provided a grant to the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University to expand the undergraduate building on the Bloomington campus. Since 2007, ArcelorMittal has provided more than $850,000 to IU through the Campus Partnership Program. The steelmaker said 8 percent of its salaried employees are IU graduates. ArcelorMittal provides support
HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Entrepreneurial Success will hold a free seminar Thursday, Nov. 3, aimed at helping entrepreneurs make the right decisions in starting a business. The seminar starts at 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Dushan Nikolovski, director of the center, will be the speaker. Although the seminar is free, registration is
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central faculty will be part of a discussion on regional and national economic issues at forums on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 10. The first discussion Nov. 2 will be at the Harre Union at Valparaiso University. Dr. Alan Krabbenhoft, dean of the College Business; Dr. Derek Bjonback, associate
SOUTH BEND – Memorial Children’s Hospital will open a new pediatric specialties office that will expand on care already available at the hospital. The office is in Suite 5550 at 100 Navarre Place, will include pediatric neurology, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric pulmonology and infectious diseases, pediatric dietitians and pediatric diabetes educators. A
HAMMOND – The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh annual Business Expo and Luncheon starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Dynasty Banquet Center, 4125 Calumet Ave. Speakers include Kevin Brinegar, president of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce; Morton Marcus, Indiana University economist; David Mika, regional president of BMO
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University has announced a new effort aimed at cutting fuel consumption half for commercial vehicles by perfecting hybrid technologies for the world’s truck fleets. The Hoosier Heavy Hybrid Center of Excellence is funded with a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Graduate Automotive Technology Education Initiative. Buses and
MUNSTER – Community Hospital has been rated best hospital in Northwest Indiana for overall cardiac services, including cardiology and heart surgery, stroke care, overall neurosciences services and vascular surgery. The rating was announced by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization. Community Hospital is the only hospital in Northwest Indiana to be designated one of HealthGrades
