MERRILLVILLE – John Gregg, former speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and a 2012 Democratic candidate for governor, has received the endorsement of the 1st Congressional Caucus of the Democratic State Central Committee. The endorsement came during a speaking engagement at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville, hosted by the Lake County Democratic Central […]
SOUTH BEND – Doug Fozo has been named operations manager for South Bend Gear, a new joint venture of Schafer Gear Works Inc. in South Bend and Somaschini S.p.A of Italy. South Bend Gear will produce gears for engines for the heavy-duty truck market in North America at a 50,000-square-foot plan being built in South
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University is developing a program in energy storage technology in cooperation with the Naval Surface Warfare Center based in Crane, Ind. The effort could eventually lead to a master’s degree in chemical engineering and help in the development of electrical vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, solar cells, wind turbines and diesel
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana CPA Society recently honored 10 minority students with scholarships. The students were recognized at the annual Indiana CPA Society Diversity Summit. Of the 10 scholarship recipients (each received $500), one was from Northwest Indiana. Rachel Enokou is studying at Indiana University South Bend, where she has a 3.77 grade point average.
DEMOTTE – Belstra Milling Co. has announced it will spend $2.5 million to renovate and expand its DeMotte animal feed production facility. The project is designed to make the mill more efficient, increase storage and improve capacity. When completed, the project will create three new jobs, bringing employment at the feed mill to 31. “Customer
CROWN POINT – The University of St. Francis Crown Point has named Bobbie Atzhorn as student adviser/mentor to provide academic support services to students. Atzhorn received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in social work at Indiana University and has worked as a linguist for the National Security Agency, as an addictions
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana CPA Society recently recognized 36 outstanding accounting majors for leadership and academic achievement. Of those, eight were from colleges and universities in Northwest Indiana. They are Joseph Welch, Bethel College in Mishawaka; Shannan Leigh Sharp at Indiana University Northwest in Gary; Isaiah A. Counsellor, Indiana University South Bend; Elizabeth Holesapple at
Waffle-making executive earns Small Business Person of the Year honors. by Steve Kaelble What’s it take to bring about dramatic business growth? Some revolutionary new technology? Maybe. Or maybe just a new way to present a traditional ware, even an old product. And what could be more traditional than a piping hot breakfast, with delicious
Insights from some of the area’s leading business attorneys. by Michael Puente How can a small business handle delinquent customers? What are the pitfalls of obtaining legal advice online? What issues are overlooked by entrepreneurs when starting a new business? These are some of these questions on the minds of Northwest Indiana business owners. Each
HIGHLAND – A Pop-Up Gallery Event will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at 8149 Kennedy Ave. in Highland. A Pop-Up Galley is a concept to introduce art to the community, showcase available properties and create a networking experience for the community. The event has been organized by Highland Main Street,
