WEST LAFAYETTE – The Purdue University Cooperative Agriculture Extension Office has announced that a group of rural communities and banks in Porter, LaPorte, Jasper and Starke counties will take part in the federal Stronger Economies Together program. The banks and communities will be working to create programs and support businesses involved in tourism and manufacturing. […]
CROWN POINT – The number of Crown Point-area students enrolled at University of St. Francis has grown significantly since last year, said Andrew J. Prall, assistant provost. There are 184 students enrolled in health care education at USF’s Crown Point and Fort Wayne campuses, up 30 percent from last year. Prall said the growth is
LAKEVILLE – Dr. Kenya Martinez has joined the Memorial Medical Group’s practice in Lakeville. Martinez, who is from the St. Joseph County area, received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She is a second generation caring for the community, following her father, an area veterinarian. Martinez received her undergraduate degree from Indiana
CROWN POINT – Tiffany Bley has joined Diversified Marketing Strategies Inc. as director of communications. She will be in charges of all facets of public relations and writing for the agency. Previously, Bley was event coordinator and director of the European Market with Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce. She also has worked as a marketing assistant
Around The Region Here are a few bits of business news about what’s happened in Northwest Indiana the past three months. ACCOUNTING Legacy Professionals LLP has announced it is moving from its Munster office to a new location on Indianapolis Boulevard in Schererville. … James G. Conklin III of Jurgonski & Fredlake CPAs of South
VALPARAISO – The Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Porter Health Systems has begun using a new treatment option for patients with peripheral artery disease. Laser atherectomy uses a cool laser that vaporizes blockages inside the artery to restore blood flow, said cardiology Sandeep Sehgal. PAD is caused by arteriosclerosis, also known as hardening of the
HIGHLAND – The second United Way Success by 6 Born Learning Trail in Lake County has opened. This trail is in Wicker Park and encourages children to learn through fun and meaningful activities. The interactive trail contains signs with instructions for games that parents can play with their child to turn a regular walk through
MICHIGAN CITY – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital will hold its 10th annual Women’s Fair from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino. Vendors are being sought for the fair. For information, call Shellie Kermin at (219) 326-2516 or e-mail skermin@iuhealth.org. Last year, the Women’s Fair
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company for Peoples Bank, has declared a third quarter dividend of 15 cents a share. It will be paid Oct. 7 to shareholders of record on Sept. 30. The company’s over-the-counter stock is trades under the symbol NWIN.OB. Peoples has 11 banking offices in Lake and Porter counties.
MICHIGAN CITY – Horizon Bancorp, the parent of Horizon Bank, has announced it will increase the money it makes available for small business loans over the next two years. Horizon has received $12.5 million as its share of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Horizon had purchased preferred shares in the program that
