In June 2008, after a long, grueling campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, Hillary Clinton finally conceded to Barack Obama. It was a historic moment for the entire nation, but especially for American women. “Although we weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it’s got about 18 […]
Brad Toothaker has a competitive streak in him. It dates back to his days as a champion swimmer for the South Bend Riley High School Wildcats in the late 1980s, and later the UCLA Bruins in college. Toothaker, though, doesn’t make a big deal out of being a part of a state championship swim team
For the Past few months, readers of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly have been casting their votes for the Best of Northwest Indiana. But this year, instead of mailing or faxing in their ballots, readers simply clicked their mouse. It took a bit of time to page through the numerous categories, and to all those who
Immediate Opening full or part-time: Account Executive Job description and responsibilities: This position requires previous advertising sales experience in publishing or related print advertising sales media or broadcast media. This candidate is responsible for new business advertising revenues for a growing successful regional business magazine currently serving northwest Indiana and South Bend/Michiana. This job requires
Moran Design Corporation added another award to it’s ever growing list of recognitions, recently capturing a silver in the prestigious 2010 Summit Creative Award competition, sponsored annually by Summit International Awards. Thousands of submissions poured in from 24 countries with the Hammond, Indiana design firm scoring among the very best creative entries. The design firm’s
Heartland Film Festival officially opened its Call for Entries and is now accepting independently-produced feature length, short and student films for its 19th annual competition, which will take place October 14-23, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Heartland Film Festival presents Crystal Heart Awards and more than $100,000 in cash prizes to the top-judged submissions, including a
The director of global litigation for one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies and a former United States Attorney for northern Indiana, John F. Hoehner, will speak to graduates of the Valparaiso University School of Law during May 22 commencement ceremonies. Hoehner, whose distinguished legal career has spanned more than 30 years, will
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The 2008 rankings from the United Health Foundation show that Indiana faces several health challenges. Nearly one-quarter (24.1 percent) of Hoosiers smoke and 27.4 percent are obese. The overall indications are that healthiness will decline over time rather than improve. Not a pretty picture. Many people are receiving health care assistance from the workplace—both medical
