Tax law changes have made it a moving target. When President Barack Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 last December, it changed the federal estate tax. The estate tax dates back 1916, when it was imposed at a rate of 10 percent on the portion of estates […]
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SOUTH BEND – Jenn Burton of Gibson Insurance Group has been promoted to client executive for the business and private client group. She will focus on commercial property and casualty accounts. Her responsibilities include identifying and proactively addressing exposures to help small business owners manage their strategic, business and hazard risks.
LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s 32nd annual meeting recently recognized Dr. Ross and Sue Lawrence with honorary life memberships. The Lawrences have been members since 1982. They moved to LaPorte in 1964 when Dr. Lawrence started a dental practice. He was involved in the foundation’s first Tour de LaPorte, which benefits cancer patients in
CARMEL – Centier Bank has announced the opening of a loan production office at 11611 Meridian St. in Carmel. The office is in the Meridian Mark 1 Plaza. Michael Schrage, president and CEO, said the loan production office is the first presence for Centier in Hamilton County. Since 2010, Centier has served the Carmel and
CROWN POINT – The women of the Zeta Psi chapter of Tri Kappa sorority will hold its 15th annual Christmas House Walk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. The homes this year are in White Hawk subdivision. Treats and gift baskets will be available at one of the homes. “This is
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central will host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute from July 3-7, 2012. The tribute will provide visitors an opportunity to experience and 80 percent scale version of the Vietnam Wall. “It is a tremendous honor to have the opportunity to host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute on our campus,” said
VALPARAISO – Porter-Starke Services Foundation will hold its eighth annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. Some 1,800 runners are expected for the 5K and 10K races. Registration is 7 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m. The event begins at Valparaiso High School Fieldhouse at 2727 N. Campbell St. Proceeds will benefit Porter-Starke Services Foundation
HIGHLAND – Staff Source, a staffing and recruitment firm, along with Walgreen’s and Walsh Construction are sponsoring a community give back to benefit Worldwide Impact Now from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. at Wicker Memorial Park on Ridge Road. There will be a silent auction, live entertainment, dinner and an open bar. Proceeds benefit
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
